News digest: Ex-spy boss acquitted of corruption charges, police chief out

August 31, 2021

Several protests to be held on national holiday. Another proposal restricting abortions comes to parliament. More in today’s digest.

Someone faints, everyone else leaves. Roma are often scared of vaccination

August 31, 2021

The Covid vaccination uptake in marginalised communities is far below the national average, provoking concerns ahead of Delta wave.

Police chief resigns and leaves the force

August 31, 2021

Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.

Former SIS head acquitted of all charges after General Prosecutor's Office intervention

August 31, 2021

Sme Rodina nominee for the top spy post released from custody after more than five months. Charges dropped in another case against Haščák of Penta as well.

Police chief resigns and leaves the service

August 31, 2021

Peter Kovařík does not want to continue in the post while being prosecuted.

Radio Prague International celebrates 85 years on the airwaves

August 31, 2021

Although the origins of foreign language broadcasting on Czech Radio stretch as far back as 1926 – in the form of English and French lectures about Czechoslovakia – the birth of the foreign language service is traditionally dated to August 31, 1936, when the Technical Director of Czechoslovak Rad

These beloved hills bring Slovakia’s landscape to life

August 31, 2021

Hiking, biking and wine-tasting await visitors of the Small Carpathians.

European Socialists defend ex-PM Fico’s party

August 31, 2021

Eight Slovak MEPs have called for excluding Smer from the socialist faction.

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