Press Advisories
21. 1. 2009
Speech by Minister Julínek at ENVI of the European Parliament
Today Minister Tomáš Julínek will introduce the priorities in the sphere of public health and the programme of the Czech Presidency based on the 18-month programme of the Trio Presidency to the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety i Brusel.
21. 1. 2009
Extraordinary meeting of EU foreign ministers with Izrael
The meeting was convened by the Czech Presidency in Brussels for 21 January.
21. 1. 2009
EU Presidency Statement on the inauguration of the new President of the United States
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union warmly welcomes the inauguration of Barack Obama as the President of the United States of America.
20. 1. 2009
Czech Presidency welcomes resumption of Russian gas deliveries through Ukraine
The Czech EU Presidency welcomes the resumption of Russian gas deliveries to the citizens of the European Union through Ukraine.
20. 1. 2009
Czech Experts on Humanitarian and Development Aid Departed for Gaza
Three Czech experts on humanitarian and development aid left today for Israel and the Palestinian territories.
19. 1. 2009
EU Informal Workshop on Climate Change
The Czech Republic organises the EU informal workshop on climate change under its presidency of the EU Council.
18. 1. 2009
Topolánek and Schwarzenberg Took Part in Sharm el-Sheikh Summit
President of the European Council Mirek Topolánek and Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg participated in the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit in Egypt.
18. 1. 2009
EU Presidency Statement on Israel's Announcement of a Temporary Ceasefire in Gaza
The Presidency welcomes the announcement by Israel to unilaterally cease all their military activities in Gaza and urges Hamas to immediately and unconditionally join this ceasefire.
18. 1. 2009
Czech Presidency Welcomes Progress Achieved in Gas Talks
Following intensive pressure by the EU represented by the Czech Presidency and the European Commission, Prime Ministers of Russia and Ukraine met for talks yesterday for the first time since the start of the gas crisis.
