Czech Republic
ViennEast Compass: CESEE outlook, planning for new normal
There is no end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, but the new normal that will emerge could benefit the countries of Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe (CESEE), due to the new opportunities that will arise.
Czech brewing industry posted loss of almost €180mn during coronavirus lockdown
Higher sales of bottled beer failed to offset the losses from the closure of bars and restaurants.
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Czech right-wing politician Tomio Okamura’s YouTube channel cancelled over violent content
Tomio Okamura's SPD was one of the main forces disseminating hatred and xenophobic content in the country in 2019, according to an interior ministry report.
Czech Republic introduced new emergency anti-COVID measures
There are now more than 5,000 active cases of coronavirus for the first time since the pandemic started.
EU leaders strike deal on post-coronavirus stimulus plan
European Union leaders reached agreement on a massive stimulus plan for the bloc’s economies in the early hours of July 21, after almost five days of intense talks.
European Commission approves merger of Poland’s PKN Orlen with peer Grupa Lotos
Poland's two refining companies to merge to create a “multinational company with a global reach”, government officials say. PKN Orlen lines up its next merger, with oil and gas company PGNiG.