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Current AffairsCzechs leave for Ukraine to observe presidential elections
The eyes of the world will be focused on Ukraine this weekend, where the
second round of a disputed presidential election is being held. There was
evidence of mass fraud during the last, annulled vote, which put Viktor
Yanukovych ahead of Viktor Yushchenko. Among the electoral observers
trying to ensure this weekend's vote will be fairer will be fifty Czech
volunteers, who are being briefed in Kiev before being sent off to the
regions. Earlier, we spoke to one of the group's co-ordinators, Ondrej
Soukup:
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Current AffairsPolitical crisis in Ukraine sparks demonstrations in Prague
Ukrainians at home and abroad wait with great anticipation to see if a
re-election will be called. Yesterday, members of the Forum Ukrajincu or
Ukrainian Forum and Czech Green Party members gathered together on
Prague's Wenceslas Square to voice their concerns. The Green party took a
clear stance- they were not there to show their support any specific
candidate- their main concern were the democratic processes themselves. On
the other hand, the Ukrainians at the gathering were clearly Yushchenko
supporters. More
Current AffairsUkraine crisis continues, no resolution in sight
Ukrainians have demonstrated in support of opposition candidate Viktor
Yushchenko outside their country's embassy here in Prague, as the crisis
following Ukraine's presidential elections has deepened. There have been
similar scenes in cities around Europe, and in Kiev tens of thousands of
demonstrators surrounded government buildings. More
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