Morning Briefing │ Monday, April 15th, 2024

* POLITICS:

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has arrived in Washington for a two-day official visit. On Monday, Mr. Fiala is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss security cooperation and support for Ukraine, as well as mutual economic relations and nuclear energy.

* CHARITY:

People around Czechia donated 467 tonnes of non-perishable foodstuffs and hygiene products for the needy on Saturday within the bi-annual National Food Collection. Some 2,100 shops and supermarket chains joined the charity effort, which has been held twice a year since 2019.

* WEATHER:

Monday will be mostly overcast with rain and temperatures ranging between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius.

* PRAGUE:

Hundreds of people took part in Sunday’s Culture against Antisemitism event in Prague, organised by the Czech branch of the humanitarian organization International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.The event started with a march leading from Old Town Square to the Wallenstein gardens, where the main part of the program took place, including theatre performances and speeches.

* UKRAINE:

Ukraine’s situation warrants a coordinated international response similar to that received by Israel in the wake of Iranian drone and missile strikes, some Czech officials who expressed support for Israel said.