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The Respekt.cz front page focuses heavily on Czech domestic politics, particularly concerning Andrej Babiš and his government's alleged legislative favors to Agrofert. It also covers upcoming elections, real estate price trends in the Czech Republic, and a commentary on Babiš's role as an…
A proposed pre-emption right on agricultural land by the Babiš government is highlighted as a potentially blatant bending of rules to benefit the former company of the ANO movement leader.
This commentary explores why people might be unwilling to admit that their own party is in power, discussing Babiš's role as an opposition leader and double standards.
The Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal against detention related to the attack on the Pardubice arms factory.
A US court has once again blocked Donald Trump from asserting control over election processes.
Apartment prices have risen by more than 10% in the past year, though the overall growth is no longer as widespread.
This podcast episode discusses Hungary's political landscape, including a presidential change, investigations into subsidies, and potential shifts concerning Viktor Orbán.
A report on the drought affecting Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant and the broader implications and warnings it presents.
This article from the 'Pre-election Czechia' series discusses local resistance to wealthy individuals buying property in Špindlerův Mlýn, highlighting the perception that the rich can still bypass regulations.
An article detailing a power struggle in South Bohemia involving local politician Kuba and a revitalized ODS party led by a former manager of the dairy company Madeta.
This piece examines the political landscape in liberal Prague, suggesting a crowded field of candidates from various parties like the Pirates, Čižinský's movement, Mayors, and Láska.
Part 6 of 'Pre-election Czechia' delves into the issue of wealthy individuals residing in municipal housing, using the case of Babiš's close associate Tünde Bartha to illustrate a problem affecting all of Prague.
Part 5 of 'Pre-election Czechia' discusses the controversial topic of building wind turbines in rural Czechia and Moravia, an agenda unfamiliar to these areas until recently.
This morning's insight piece by Tomáš Brolík likely discusses a current event or political situation, using the analogy of 'doing the same thing' and referencing a 'Hungarian case'.
