Czech Senate to debate fuel price regulation bill

The Senate is set to debate a government-proposed bill which would enable regulating fuel prices through government decrees. The proposed legislation is intended to replace the current system of price directives issued by the Finance Ministry on a daily basis in connection with the Middle East crisis.

Czech foreign minister to hold talks in Saudi Arabia

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka will travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for talks focusing on cooperation in energy and security, as well as boosting bilateral investment. He is scheduled to meet with his Saudi counterpart Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and representatives of the Saudi ministries of defense and energy.