Karel Janicek

Populist billionaire Andrej Babis has been sworn in as the Czech Republic's new prime minister following October's parliamentary election, in a return to power for the businessman.

President Petr Pavel swore in Babiš as prime minister. Pavel had asked him to form a new government after his ANO, or YES, movement won big in the Oct. 3-4 ballot and agreed to form a majority coalition government with two other small political groups, th... See more

The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity. South Korea’s KHNP has won the contract to construct the reactors which … This item is available in full to subscribers. We have rece... See more

Czechs are voting in a two-day general election that could shift the country's stance on Ukraine. Billionaire Andrej Babiš is predicted to make a political comeback after four years in opposition. … This item is available in full to subscribers. We have r... See more

Olivier Giroud scores a late goal to lead Lille to a 2-1 victory over Brann in the Europa League. The 38-year-old striker heads home the winner 10 minutes from time after coming off the bench. … This item is available in full to subscribers. We have recen... See more