Prague Rejects Temporary U.S. Permit to Buy Russian Oil

The Czech Republic has declined to use a temporary U.S. permit that would have allowed the purchase of Russian oil already loaded on tankers. The measure, valid for 30 days, was introduced to help stabilize global energy prices. Prague said it would not change its position. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová said the country will continue to follow its sanctions policy against Russia.

Czechia Secures U.S. LNG Capacity Covering 25% of Gas Demand

The Czech Republic has reached a preliminary agreement to reserve 1.4 billion cubic meters of gas per year at terminals in the United States. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlíček announced the deal after returning from a visit to the U.S. According to Havlíček, the agreement is intended to strengthen the country’s energy security and diversify supply sources.

Survey: Nearly Half of Czechs Believe Alcohol Can Be Healthy

Almost half of Czech residents believe that small amounts of alcohol can benefit health, according to a study by sociologists from the Faculty of Philosophy at Charles University examining common myths about alcohol. Many respondents said a few glasses of wine or beer can be good for the body, while about 40% believe moderate drinking helps prevent heart disease. More than 60% also think alcohol helps warm the body.

Czech Paralympian Refuses Photo With Russian Winner

Czech Paralympic athlete Simona Bubeníčková declined to be photographed next to the Russian winner after the 10-kilometer race. After winning silver, she agreed only to a group photo on the podium, where the athletes stood in their assigned positions but not side by side. According to Czech team representatives, Bubeníčková also refused to give interviews to Russian journalists.

Czechia Leads EU in Ukrainians Under Temporary Protection

The Czech Republic ranks first in the European Union in the number of Ukrainians under temporary protection per capita. According to Eurostat data, 397,185 Ukrainian citizens were living in the country at the end of January 2026, equal to about 36.4 people per 1,000 residents. In absolute numbers, Germany hosts the largest number of Ukrainians—more than 1.26 million—followed by Poland and the Czech Republic.