Tag: Republic

Germany, Poland, Czech Republic seek EU money for Ukraine refugees

The leaders of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic have signed a joint letter calling for the European Union to provide more funding for Ukrainian refugees on their respective territories. “The refugees actually reside predominantly and in large numbers in just a few member states,” the letter says. “Our countries’ capacities are strained: more than […]

Patrik Schick breaks Czech Republic scoring record in Euros draw with Georgia

Patrik Schick’s record-breaking goal for the Czech Republic against Georgia only earned them a 1-1 draw to leave both sides’ Euro 2024 hopes in the balance. The Bayer Leverkusen forward’s sixth European Championship goal, surpassing Milan Baros, cancelled out Georges Mikautadze’s penalty opener but despite their dominance, the Czechs could not force the win they […]

Czech Republic believes Russia was behind arson attack on buses

The Czech Republic is accusing Russia of being behind an attempted arson attack following the arrest of a terrorist suspect in Prague. “It is not only possible, but very likely that Russia is involved in this case,” Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on television on Monday after a meeting of the National Security Council. “Everything […]

Five key talking points as the Republic of Ireland prepare to face Portugal

Interim boss John O’Shea will once again lead the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday evening’s testing friendly against Euro 2024 finalists Portugal. The former Manchester United and Ireland defender, who took charge of March’s friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland, will hope to build upon last week’s 2-1 win over Hungary when he sends his team […]

Four people killed and 27 injured in Czech Republic train crash

A passenger train has collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others, officials said. Interior minister Vit Rakusan said the crash happened late on Wednesday in the city of Pardubice, about 62 miles east of Prague. The high-speed passenger train belonged to the private […]

Four people killed and 23 injured in Czech Republic train crash

A passenger train has collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others, officials said. Interior minister Vit Rakusan said the crash happened late on Wednesday in the city of Pardubice, about 62 miles east of Prague. The high-speed passenger train belonged to the private […]

John O’Shea delighted to see Republic of Ireland winning games again

Interim boss John O’Shea is confident the Republic of Ireland are laying a foundation for future success after a morale-boosting friendly victory over Euro 2024 qualifiers Hungary. Substitute Troy Parrott’s stoppage-time goal secured a 2-1 win at the Aviva Stadium which ended the Hungarians’ 14-match unbeaten run in their penultimate warm-up fixture before they fly […]

Republic of Ireland swept aside by Sweden in Euro 2025 qualifier

The Republic of Ireland remain pointless in Euro 2025 qualifying after a 3-0 defeat at home to Sweden. Chelsea’s Johanna Rytting Kaneryd bagged a brace while Fridolina Rolfo also struck as Eileen Gleeson’s side saw their winless run extend to five matches. Standard Liege forward Amber Barrett had a couple of good early chances having […]

Czech Republic has ‘no problem’ if Ukraine strikes Russian territory

The Czech foreign minister told reporters on Thursday that his country has “no problem” with Ukraine using munitions supplied by Prague to strike targets on Russian territory. “Czechia has no problem with Ukraine defending itself against an aggressor,” Jan Lipavský said before a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Prague. That includes “attacks which necessarily […]