
Fico’s Trip Troubles Reflect EU’s Ongoing Russia Rift
Several EU countries have refused the Slovak PM’s request to fly over their countries on his way to the Russian May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

Several EU countries have refused the Slovak PM’s request to fly over their countries on his way to the Russian May 9 Victory Day celebrations.

Moscow suggested European drone producers could be considered legitimate military targets, prompting the Czech government to summon Russia’s ambassador.

Five suspects are in pre-trial detention in Czechia with two others in custody abroad under European arrest warrants, according to police.

PM Andrej Babiš criticized Czechia’s neighbors for failing to coordinate on fuel pricing.

An American national is among those facing terrorism charges for an attack on a major Czech drone manufacturer.

Tomio Okamura, speaker of the house, said the EU Commission is “aggressively censoring content on the Internet and interfering in elections across Europe.”

When the vote took place, 84 lawmakers backed the motion, below the 101 votes needed to remove the Czech government.

The Czech president has accused his foreign minister of possible blackmail over attempts to secure a ministerial appointment.

The patriotic-sovereignist coalition says the country needs the aircraft for its own defence.

Airports, rail networks, and road traffic were affected in several countries as ice forced authorities to suspend services.