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Czech Senate Backs Setting NATO Spending Target of 2% of GDP as Law

The Czech parliament’s upper house approved a bill on Wednesday that will set the state’s minimum defence spending at 2% of gross domestic product (GDP) from next year, matching its commitment to the NATO military alliance. European countries have ramped up their defence expenditure since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which had turned up pressure on member states that had not been meeting spending commitments. Czech defence spending is planned at 1.52% of GDP in 2023 but should rise to above 2% next year once the president signs the bill into law, expected in the coming weeks. Last week Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s centre-right government approved a plan to buy 246 infantry fighting vehicles CV90 for the Czech army for 59.7 billion crowns ($2.81 billion), or an amount equal to 0.7% of GDP forecast for 2024. Prague is also in talks with the United States on the possible purchase of F-35 fighter jets, while the defence ministry plans to buy around 70 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonfutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbetbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala ligaclb leicester cityMUman citymessi lionelsalahnapolineymarpsgronaldoserie atottenhamvalenciaAS ROMALeverkusenac milanmbappenapolinewcastleaston villaliverpoolfa cupreal madridpremier leagueAjaxbao bong da247EPLbarcelonabournemouthaff cupasean...

by Prague Morning May 31, 2023

Czech Senate Adopts Resolution Supporting Ukraine’s Fast-Track Accession to NATO

The Senate of the Czech Republic has adopted a resolution on supporting Ukraine’s accession to NATO under the fast-track procedure. Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. “Yesterday (June 1 – ed.) the Senate of the Czech Republic adopted an important resolution on Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization,” he wrote. Stefanchuk wrote that the adopted resolution, in particular, notes Ukraine’s demonstration of determination and readiness to defend Euro-Atlantic values. According to him, the document says that Ukraine’s victory in the war with the Russian Federation and Ukraine’s accession to NATO are in the interests of the Czech Republic’s security. The Verkhovna Rada chairman also noted that the resolution emphasizes that the Czech Republic supports the training of the Ukrainian military, the provision of weapons and other military equipment to Ukraine in coordination with its allies. In addition, Stefanchuk added that the Senate of the Czech Republic emphasizes in the resolution that the NATO summit in Vilnius should confirm a strong political commitment to Ukraine, because Ukraine’s accession to NATO will significantly strengthen the military potential of the Alliance and preserve the international order based on UN rules and regulations. The...

by Prague Morning May 31, 2023

Metronome Prague Accompanying Program: Podcasts, Escape Game, Observation Wheel and Workshops

Metronome Prague, happening at the Prague Exhibition Grounds from 21 to 24 June, will traditionally offer more than just great music. The sixth edition also features a rich accompanying programme, the Metronome Fair, with this year’s theme being COURAGE. Broadcasted directly from Metronome Prague, podcasts will make an exciting addition, there will be a variety of workshops, the festival also gives space to non-profit organizations and award-winning artists, and does not forget about children and teenagers. All those who like to have fun will meet in one place, where stars such as Jamiroquai, ZAZ, Moderat, Aurora, M83, Editors, ToveLo, J.I.D, White Lies, Jana Kirschner and others reign supreme. Bargain-priced tickets are nearly sold out, with the next edition going for full price. For example, you can play an escape game, explore virtual reality, see the festival from above from the observation wheel, practice heart massage, start fighting stress, search for brand new caches and try hip hop dance. Festival of podcasts The organizers of Metronome, together with other Czech art institutions, have prepared extraordinary outdoor expositions, there will be interesting film productions and also a new exciting addition: podcasts recorded live from the Prague Exhibition Grounds – Čestmír Strakatý with Prostor X, Pastoral Brothers, Dobrovský & Šídlo, We Children with Courage, etc. Visitors...

by Prague Morning May 30, 2023

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