US President Donald Trump's administration has ended a program documenting possible Russian war crimes, including the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia. The Washington Post (WP) reports, citing US officials familiar with the measure. The move has prevented the transfer of evidence to prosecutors who are conducting a number of criminal proceedings, including a case at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
US President Donald Trump's administration has ended a program documenting possible Russian war crimes, including the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia. The Washington Post (WP) reports, citing US officials familiar with the measure. The move has prevented the transfer of evidence to prosecutors who are conducting a number of criminal proceedings, including a case at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The new Slovak Minister of Investment, Regional Development and Informatisation will be the now non-attached MP Samuel Migal, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini confirmed in an earlier announcement. Migaľ will be appointed to the cabinet on Wednesday. The personnel change is part of the steps taken by Prime Minister Robert Fico's (Smer) three-member governing coalition to restore its original majority in the lower house.
The new Slovak Minister of Investment, Regional Development and Informatisation will be the now non-attached MP Samuel Migal, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini confirmed in an earlier announcement. Migaľ will be appointed to the cabinet on Wednesday. The personnel change is part of the steps taken by Prime Minister Robert Fico's (Smer) three-member governing coalition to restore its original majority in the lower house.
The figures arrived at by experts from the European Commission are not the same as those presented by Slovakia regarding the losses related to the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Energy Commissioner Dan Jörgensen said. The Slovak data is now being analysed by experts and the EU commissioner said he takes it very seriously when “a member state tells him that it is in trouble”.
The figures arrived at by experts from the European Commission are not the same as those presented by Slovakia regarding the losses related to the suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, Energy Commissioner Dan Jörgensen said. The Slovak data is now being analysed by experts and the EU commissioner said he takes it very seriously when “a member state tells him that it is in trouble”.
An analysis by independent think tank InfluenceMap revealed that around half of the world's carbon dioxide emissions come from fossil fuels produced by just 36 companies. It is this pollution that is warming the planet and leading to changes in weather disruption, drought, heat waves and more.
An analysis by independent think tank InfluenceMap revealed that around half of the world's carbon dioxide emissions come from fossil fuels produced by just 36 companies. It is this pollution that is warming the planet and leading to changes in weather disruption, drought, heat waves and more.
The European Commission (EC) has allowed the Czech Republic to release 960 million euros (24 billion crowns) in state aid to support investments in strategic sectors. The money is intended to facilitate the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The aid will be given in the form of direct grants and is intended for companies of all sizes.
The European Commission (EC) has allowed the Czech Republic to release 960 million euros (24 billion crowns) in state aid to support investments in strategic sectors. The money is intended to facilitate the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The aid will be given in the form of direct grants and is intended for companies of all sizes.
Sheep, goats, pigs and cattle can be transported from Hungary and Slovakia again from Tuesday 18 March. The State Veterinary Administration (SVS) has decided to end the ban and border checks. It says there is no indication that foot-and-mouth disease is continuing to spread.
Sheep, goats, pigs and cattle can be transported from Hungary and Slovakia again from Tuesday 18 March. The State Veterinary Administration (SVS) has decided to end the ban and border checks. It says there is no indication that foot-and-mouth disease is continuing to spread.
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský wants to discuss the continuation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), whose funding from the US government is ending, with his counterparts from the European Union countries at a meeting on Monday. Lipavský said this on the programme "Questions of Václav Moravec". MEP Danuše Nerudová would like to discuss the question of the continued existence of this media outlet, which is based in Prague, at a meeting of the European Parliament.
Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský wants to discuss the continuation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), whose funding from the US government is ending, with his counterparts from the European Union countries at a meeting on Monday. Lipavský said this on the programme "Questions of Václav Moravec". MEP Danuše Nerudová would like to discuss the question of the continued existence of this media outlet, which is based in Prague, at a meeting of the European Parliament.
An Australian man has survived one hundred days to transplant with an artificial titanium heart, the longest of any patient with the technology so far. The success in clinical trials gives people with heart failure hope for a longer-term solution to their difficulties.
An Australian man has survived one hundred days to transplant with an artificial titanium heart, the longest of any patient with the technology so far. The success in clinical trials gives people with heart failure hope for a longer-term solution to their difficulties.
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede has criticised US President Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States could annex Greenland. The White House chief says the Danish island is crucial to US security. But Greenland elected a new parliament on Tuesday, with parties in it that support sooner or later independence. Egede called a meeting with other leaders to prepare a stronger response to Trump's remarks.
Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede has criticised US President Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States could annex Greenland. The White House chief says the Danish island is crucial to US security. But Greenland elected a new parliament on Tuesday, with parties in it that support sooner or later independence. Egede called a meeting with other leaders to prepare a stronger response to Trump's remarks.
Following the deterioration of the security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia sent one hundred and fifty soldiers to the country. They are expected to be there for a month, the army said. The Czech soldiers moved to Bosnia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Together with their Romanian and Italian colleagues, they are to reinforce the country's security. The EU's military mission in Bosnia (EUFOR) announced on its website on Tuesday that military reinforcements from the European Union, including the Czech Republic, would arrive in Bosnia.
Following the deterioration of the security situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia sent one hundred and fifty soldiers to the country. They are expected to be there for a month, the army said. The Czech soldiers moved to Bosnia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Together with their Romanian and Italian colleagues, they are to reinforce the country's security. The EU's military mission in Bosnia (EUFOR) announced on its website on Tuesday that military reinforcements from the European Union, including the Czech Republic, would arrive in Bosnia.
Greenland's parliamentary elections are won by the opposition Democrats, who are in no hurry to make the island independent from Denmark. This was reported by Reuters. The campaign before the vote was dominated by statements from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Greenland's parliamentary elections are won by the opposition Democrats, who are in no hurry to make the island independent from Denmark. This was reported by Reuters. The campaign before the vote was dominated by statements from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland.
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the Serbian state television and radio station RTS in Belgrade last night. They are protesting against the way the media is reporting on the student anti-government movement, AFP reported. One of the presenters earlier described the demonstrating students as a "horde".
Hundreds of demonstrators blocked the Serbian state television and radio station RTS in Belgrade last night. They are protesting against the way the media is reporting on the student anti-government movement, AFP reported. One of the presenters earlier described the demonstrating students as a "horde".
Slovak archaeologists have made an exceptional discovery. Right on the outskirts of Bratislava, they managed to uncover an almost two thousand year old Roman aqueduct.
Slovak archaeologists have made an exceptional discovery. Right on the outskirts of Bratislava, they managed to uncover an almost two thousand year old Roman aqueduct.
Arms imports to Europe between 2020 and 2024 increased by 155 percent compared to the previous period, and Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer after the Russian invasion in 2022. The United States, in turn, continues to dominate the global scene, with companies there increasing their share of global arms exports to 43 per cent between 2020 and 2024, up from thirty-five per cent between 2015 and 2019, according to a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Arms imports to Europe between 2020 and 2024 increased by 155 percent compared to the previous period, and Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer after the Russian invasion in 2022. The United States, in turn, continues to dominate the global scene, with companies there increasing their share of global arms exports to 43 per cent between 2020 and 2024, up from thirty-five per cent between 2015 and 2019, according to a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is slowing down due to melting ice in Antarctica. The impacts can be quite substantial - on sea level rise, ocean warming and the viability of marine ecosystems.
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is slowing down due to melting ice in Antarctica. The impacts can be quite substantial - on sea level rise, ocean warming and the viability of marine ecosystems.
The administration of US President Donald Trump recently began negotiations with Russia to end Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This has aroused the concerns of Europe and Ukraine, which refuse to allow decisions to be taken without the participation of representatives of Kyiv. The question remains how permanent any agreement with Russia would be. Moscow has violated a number of international and bilateral agreements by waging war against its neighbour.
The administration of US President Donald Trump recently began negotiations with Russia to end Russia's aggression against Ukraine. This has aroused the concerns of Europe and Ukraine, which refuse to allow decisions to be taken without the participation of representatives of Kyiv. The question remains how permanent any agreement with Russia would be. Moscow has violated a number of international and bilateral agreements by waging war against its neighbour.
Polish authorities have accused former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of abuse of power and dereliction of duty in connection with preparations for the 2020 presidential by-election during the pandemic. The ex-premier, who is one of the leading figures of the now-opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, has pleaded not guilty and refused to testify, according to media reports. If found guilty, Morawiecki could face up to three years in prison.
Polish authorities have accused former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of abuse of power and dereliction of duty in connection with preparations for the 2020 presidential by-election during the pandemic. The ex-premier, who is one of the leading figures of the now-opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party, has pleaded not guilty and refused to testify, according to media reports. If found guilty, Morawiecki could face up to three years in prison.
One of the few influential opposition leaders in Vladimir Putin's Russia was former minister and deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov. He helped organise street protests against Putin's regime and spoke out strongly against it, being arrested and imprisoned several times. Ten years ago, on 27 February 2015, Nemtsov was shot dead in Moscow.
One of the few influential opposition leaders in Vladimir Putin's Russia was former minister and deputy prime minister Boris Nemtsov. He helped organise street protests against Putin's regime and spoke out strongly against it, being arrested and imprisoned several times. Ten years ago, on 27 February 2015, Nemtsov was shot dead in Moscow.
Gene therapy has improved the vision of children with a genetic disorder for the first time. London scientists have successfully carried out the experiment on humans for the first time.
Gene therapy has improved the vision of children with a genetic disorder for the first time. London scientists have successfully carried out the experiment on humans for the first time.
The Russian gas company Gazprom must pay more than CZK 1 billion (EUR 40 million) to the energy company CEZ for the reduction of the ordered gas supplies during 2022. This was decided by the arbitration tribunal of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which upheld CEZ's claim, informed the company's spokesman Ladislav Kříž. If the Russian state-owned company fails to pay, CEZ intends to enforce the claim.
The Russian gas company Gazprom must pay more than CZK 1 billion (EUR 40 million) to the energy company CEZ for the reduction of the ordered gas supplies during 2022. This was decided by the arbitration tribunal of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which upheld CEZ's claim, informed the company's spokesman Ladislav Kříž. If the Russian state-owned company fails to pay, CEZ intends to enforce the claim.
