Prime Minister Andrej Babis' new right-wing populist government wants to bring the Czech public broadcaster under its control. One of its reforms is to abolish licensing fees.

When Lukas Klima and his Czech Republic team erupted in celebration after beating Germany on Tuesday, you could be forgiven for thinking they had just clinched Olympic gold.

The men's national field hockey team finishes the preliminary round of the Olympic tournament with a 4-3 win over the Czech Republic after overtime. The Swiss thus finish the preliminary round in the top half of the rankings in 5th or 6th place.

The Czech Republic's coalition government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces a no-confidence vote over a dispute with President Petr Pavel.

A ministerial steering committee has been established to oversee progress on the Dukovany new nuclear project - as significant new contracts have been signed between South Korean and Czech companies.

Czech teenager Metodej Jilek produced the race of his life to beat a powerful field and seize 10,000 metres gold on Friday, delivering the Czech Republic their first speed skating title of these Winter Olympics.