Czech soldier quarantined after return from Congo amid Ebola concerns

A Czech soldier has been placed in quarantine after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting an outbreak of Ebola. He has shown no symptoms and is being monitored at the military’s specialised Biological Protection Centre in Těchonín.

Macinka would like to complete embassy move to Jerusalem

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka (Motorists) said he would like to complete the relocation of the Czech embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of his term in office. He told journalists this after a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar at Prague’s Černín Palace.

Record number of motorcyclist fatalities in May

This year's May has gone down as one of the deadliest months for Czech motorcyclists in recent years, with 11 riders killed in traffic accidents. Among riders, accidents are often linked to limited experience after the winter break, rider error, or losing control of the motorcycle in bends. Among motorists, the most common causes are failure to yield and overlooking motorcycles while overtaking, he said.