Press Advisories
12. 9. 2012
Sale of spirits by street stands banned until further notice
The Ministry of Health has imposed an extraordinary measure in an effort to put a stop to a methanol-poisoning emergency. As announced by Minister Heger today, the ministry has banned street stands from serving poured alcohol until further notice.
12. 9. 2012
Prime Minister to paralympians: You are an inspiration to others
On Wednesday Prime Minister Petr Nečas met our successful paralympians. He particularly thanked the medallists from London for their excellent representation of the Czech Republic and expressed his appreciation for their determination and strength of will.
12. 9. 2012
Banking union in focus of the Committee for the EU
The regular meeting of the Government´s Committee for the EU on Wednesday discussed the current initiative towards the establishment of the banking union.
2. 9. 2012
Prime Minister Petr Nečas visits Czech troops in Afghanistan
At the weekend Prime Minister Petr Nečas made his first visit to Czech troops in Afghanistan. He spent Saturday at the base of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul, then moved on Sunday to the Shank base in Logar.
28. 8. 2012
Prime Minister Petr Nečas stresses the role of Czech diplomacy
In a speech delivered at a meeting with the country's ambassadors on Tuesday, the prime minister emphasized the importance of Czech diplomatic missions, particularly in view of their support for Czech exporters, and mentioned the current situation in the European Union and cooperation within the Visegrad Group.
2. 7. 2012
June European Council focused on Growth Agenda and Eurozone Situation
A European Council meeting was held in Brussels on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June 2012. The Czech Delegation was led by Prime Minister Nečas. Multiple topics were included in the agenda, but the main focus rested on the debate about solutions to the current Eurozone problems and about measures to revive economic growth.
