Polish petrochemical concern PKN Orlen, which controls 63% in Czech largest petrochemical group Unipetrol, is reportedly looking for new acquisitions in the country, PAP Market Insider reported. The objective of PKN Orlen is to strengthen its market position in the Czech Republic, as global energy group Shell was planning to withdraw from the market. In particular, PKN Orlen is eyeing fuel stations or a stake in a refinery. |
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Social Democrats (CDDS), the major Czech opposition party, proposed next year's general and European elections to be held on the same day, CTK news agency reported. CSSD leader Bohuslav Sobotka ... more
The Czech unit of UK retailer Tesco faces a fine of up to CZK 3mn (EUR 116,000) for selling beef lasagne containing undeclared horsemeat, Radio Prague reported. The state-run Agricultural and Food ... more
The upper house of the Czech parliament, the Senate, voted on March 20 a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity of lawmakers and constitutional judges, Radio Prague reported. Out of the ... more