Politics & Economics

Czech and Ukrainian Governments to Have Joint Meeting in Prague

The Czech and Ukrainian governments will hold a joint meeting in Prague on Tuesday, focusing on cooperation in defense, energy, and migration. The Government Office announced this on Monday. Discussions will also cover the potential involvement of Czech companies in the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine. The two cabinets last met in Kyiv in October 2022, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. The topics of that meeting were similar, emphasizing Ukraine’s ambitions to join the European Union. The upcoming consultations will be led by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Key Czech officials attending the meeting include Interior Minister Vít Rakušan, Regional Development Minister Ivan Bartoš, Health Minister Vlastimil Válek, Defense Minister Jana Černochová, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Síkela, Transport Minister Martin Kupka, Education Minister Mikuláš Bek, Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný, and Science, Research and Innovation Minister Marek Ženíšek. On Wednesday, the Czech cabinet will hold its regular meeting. The Czech government also holds joint meetings with the Polish cabinet. However, the traditional meeting with the Slovak government has been temporarily suspended due to differing views on foreign policy issues, including their stance on aid to Ukraine. Would you like...

by Prague Morning Jul 15, 2024

Czechia Unveils New Portal to Attract One Million Foreign Tech Talent

Authorities in Czechia have recently launched a new portal called ‘Work in Czechia‘ aimed at attracting foreign talent to bolster the skilled labor market. This initiative aligns with the European Institute for Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) Deep Tech Talent Initiative, which seeks to upskill one million individuals in deep tech fields by 2025. The country has been actively inviting foreign professionals with the skills and ambition needed to contribute to an economy that highly values these attributes. This initiative reflects similar recruitment efforts undertaken from Scandinavian countries in Europe. Further emphasizing this strategic alignment, Czechia, according to a statement on the website, is coordinating with other European nations that are actively recruiting tech experts. The portal is available in Czechia.EU, provides a comprehensive guide for foreign professionals, covering all aspects of life and work in the country. This includes detailed information on visa and immigration procedures, as well as tips for cultural engagement. The head of the CzechInvest agency, Jan Michal, highlighted that the platform offers numerous opportunities, particularly in the technology sector. It also provides essential guidance on navigating the visa process, further facilitating the integration of international talent into Czechia’s workforce. “The website provides foreign talents with a...

by Prague Morning Jun 11, 2024
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