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- The Czech Statistical Office has reported that Prague’s population has grown by over 10,000, with a natural increase of 296 residents. However, the growth was mainly due to migration, with over 41,000 people moving to the city. The number of births is decreasing, but Prague remains the only region in Czechia where the birth rate exceeds the death rate.
- President Petr Pavel is set to represent Czechia at the coronation of the UK’s King Charles III in London in May, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. In an unusual move the head of state and his wife Eva Pavlová are due to fly to the British capital on a regular commercial flight with a small entourage.
- Just over 325,000 Ukrainian refugees with temporary protection status were present in Czechia at the start of this month. The number includes Ukrainians who have extended previously granted visas and those who have applied for the first time this year.
- Czechia is planning to provide between CZK 600 million and CZK 700 million in military aid to Ukraine, the country’s defence minister, Jana Černochová, said after a meeting with President Petr Pavel on Wednesday.
- Finland’s accession into NATO is a historic step for the security of Europe, said Czech PM Petr Fiala (ODS) yesterday. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky (Pirates) added that the Russian aggression in Ukraine has shown Finland that neutrality will not ensure its security, and that the newest NATO member will be a strong ally.
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