Press Advisories

10. 6. 2009

EU Presidency Statement on the suicide attack of 10 June 2009 in Peshawar, Pakistan

The Presidency strongly condemns today's suicide attack on the Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar and expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

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9. 6. 2009

Last ECOFIN meeting under the auspices of the Czech Presidency

On Tuesday 9 June, for the last time during the Czech Presidency, EU Ministers responsible for finance and economy will meet in Luxembourg.

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7. 6. 2009

The Prime Minister Expressed Deep Sorrow Over Tragedy in Mexico

Jan Fischer has sent a wire to President of Mexico conveying his sympathy with the child victims of yesterday’s tragedy.

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4. 6. 2009

European "tour des capitales" of the Czech Presidency continues in Romania and Hungary

Minister for European Affairs Štefan Füle will visit Romania and Hungary on Friday 5 June 2009 within the context of the preparations for the European Council.

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3. 6. 2009

European elections are important, Czech PM and European Parliament President agree

Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer and President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering spoke on the phone this afternoon about the upcoming European Parliament elections.

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3. 6. 2009

Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg

The Justice and Home Affairs Council will meet on 4 – 5 June 2009 in Luxembourg. The meeting will be chaired by Czech Minister of the Interior Martin Pecina and Czech Minister of Justice Daniela Kovářová.

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2. 6. 2009

The Prime Minister Expressed Deep Sorrow Over Air Disaster

Jan Fischer has sent a wire to the French President conveying his sympathy with the victims of yesterday’s air disaster.

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26. 5. 2009

Government endorses parliamentary amendment to the Rules of Criminal Procedure

The Government discussed a parliamentary proposal for an amendment to the Rules of Criminal Procedure (Press No 815) concerning a law which the media in particular have taken to dubbing the “Muzzle Act”.

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