President Zeman wants increased security at Prague Castle residence

President Zeman wants increased security at Prague Castle residence

President Miloš Zeman has requested that security be beefed up at his Prague Castle residence, the minister of the interior, Milan Chovanec, told journalists after a meeting with the head of state on Monday evening. Mr. Chovanec said the president had called for measures to increase the safety of visitors and the protection of historical landmarks. The minister said changes at Prague Castle would “be visible” but refused to specify individual measures. The two men also discussed the European Commission’s proposal for compulsory refugee quotas, with Mr. Zeman expressing support for the Czech government’s opposition to the plan.

Author: Ian Willoughby