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The legislation is part of a broader bill extending protections for Ukrainian refugees. Photo via mzv.gov.cz

Czech lawmakers approve stricter citizenship rules for Russians

The Czech Parliament has passed a controversial law requiring Russians to renounce their citizenship before applying for Czech nationality.

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From past to future: the momentous life and times of Prague’s Wenceslas Square

Prague’s Wenceslas Square is to undergo a thorough facelift that will see the iconic boulevard – which has witnessed events that changed the course of modern Czech history – become more people-friendly than ever before.

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Slovenia joins ammo alliance for Ukraine, Austria stays neutral: Czech official

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský announced on Tuesday that Slovenia has joined the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine. Austria refused however, citing their country’s longstanding military neutrality.