Czech Republic

• Petr Pavel, former NATO general, wins Czech presidential election

  With all the ballots counted by the Czech Statistics Office, Pavel had 58.3 per cent of the vote compared with 42.7 per cent for Babis. Voter turnout was just over 70 per cent.

  World

  Jan 28
  
• Saskatchewan ball hockey teams return home after successful trips to nationals, worlds

  Saskatchewan ball hockey teams in the men's and women's divisions brought home medals from recent competitions, winning two gold and a silver at nationals and a bronze at worlds.

  Sports

  Oct 3, 2022
  
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• Peacekeeping mission needed in Ukraine, Polish leader says during Kyiv visit

  The official made the remarks after he and the prime ministers of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia travelled to Kyiv in the first visit by EU leaders since the war began.

  World

  Mar 15, 2022
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• Team Canada ready for rematch as 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championship begins

  Local players Tyler McGregor, James Dunn and Corbyn Smith are representing Canada at the 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championship.

  Sports

  Jun 18, 2021
• Calgary Flames deal goalie David Rittich to Toronto for third round pick in 2022

  The Toronto Maple Leafs are fortifying their crease, acquiring goalie David Rittich from the Calgary Flames.

  Sports

  Apr 12, 2021
• Coronavirus surge pushes Czech Republic into 2nd lockdown, breaking gov’t pledges

  The measures include limits on free movement and the closure of many stores, shopping malls and hotels, which will remain in place until at least Nov 3.

  World

  Oct 22, 2020
• European vacationers face threats of sudden and ever-changing COVID-19 travel rules

  "To say that this is frustrating and confusing is to put it mildly," travel writer Fionn Davenport said.

  World

  Aug 30, 2020
• Coronavirus outbreak linked to Prague club spreads to 98 people

  The Prague Public Health Authority said 68 visitors to the club, seven employees and 23 family members and contacts have tested positive. Another 273 others have been put in quarantine.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Czech Republic reports attempted cyber attack on healthcare systems

  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is concerned about such an attack and anybody engaged in such activity should "expect consequences."

  World

  Apr 17, 2020
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• U.S. coronavirus research targeted by foreign government hackers, FBI official warns

  U.S. and Czech officials sounded alarms Thursday that their health-care system and research facilities are either ongoing or expected in the coming days.

  World

  Apr 16, 2020