PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) – The Czech Republic emerged from four decades behind the Iron Curtain to become a member of the European Union and one of Europe’s tourist hotspots. Here are five things to know about the central European country of 10.6 million people that kicks off a second-round presidential election run-off on Friday. Prague, an architectural gem Its capital is a popular tourist magnet, boasting a picturesque historic center that entered the UNESCO heritage […]
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‘Czech Trump’ poised to win vote, promises ‘new stage’
by Jan Flemr and Jan Marchal Agence France-Presse PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) – A billionaire populist dubbed the “Czech Trump” vowed a new stage in Czech politics as voters head to the polls Saturday in day two of an election expected to sweep him into power. Betting on his anti-euro, anti-migrant and anti-corruption ticket, ANO (Yes) movement chief Andrej Babis topped opinion polls by a wide margin ahead of the ballot that ends Saturday afternoon. Babis […]





