Tag: Czech Republic
In break from region, hard-hit Hungary to loosen lockdown
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Despite struggling with the worst COVID-19 death rate in the world and record new infections, Hungary announced plans Friday to scale...
Central Europe’s hospitals slammed, can’t treat all in need
WARSAW, Poland — Poland recorded its highest daily number of new coronavirus infections Wednesday as hospitals buckle under a new surge. Hungary has the...
Belgium wins Group E opener, Czech Republic thrashes Estonia
BRUSSELS — Top-ranked Belgium produced a subdued but controlled display to start its qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup with a 3-1 win...
Scottish police probing incidents in Rangers-Slavia game
GLASGOW, Scotland — Scottish police are investigating claims of racial abuse and assault which are alleged to have taken place during and after a...
Glasgow rivals’ pre-derby stand in solidarity against racism
GLASGOW, Scoltand — Glasgow's rival soccer teams stood rather than taking a knee in a pre-match display of solidarity before the derby at Celtic...
Rangers player alleges ‘vile racist abuse’ by Czech opponent
Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara has accused a Slavia Prague opponent of “deliberate and premeditated” racial abuse, dismissing defender Ondřej Kúdela's denial as an “utter...
Estonia-Czech WCup qualifier moved to Poland due to virus
PRAGUE — Estonia's home match against the Czech Republic in World Cup qualifying has been moved to Poland because of new coronavirus restrictions.
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Czechs split over mandatory quota on local food in stores
PRAGUE — The Czech Parliament's upper house on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected draft legislation to reduce dependency on imports by imposing a quota of locally-produced...
Czech Republic to keep lockdown in place through Easter
PRAGUE — The Czech government said late Thursday it was extending the country’s tight lockdown till after Easter, as infection and death rates remain...
Rangers player says opponent racially abused him during game
GLASGOW — A player for Scottish champion Rangers says he was racially abused by a Slavia Prague opponent late in their Europa League match...