Polarizing head of state increasingly held euroskeptic, pro-Russian views, but was viewed favorably for support of Jewish state

Petschek family tried, but failed, to send handwritten manuscript abroad by mail in March 1939 during the Nazi occupation, drawing the attention of the Gestapo

Seven firefighters injured in the Elbe-Elster district as hundreds battle wildfires across eastern Germany; Czech officials visit border area, say situation 'very serious'

Some 22,000 people have crossed from Poland into Ukraine since invasion began on Thursday, as Kyiv calls for citizens to take up arms and defend their homeland

Hana Horka, vocalist for folk band, chose to get infected from vaccinated relatives in order to gain access to sauna and theater, says her son

Milos Zeman also cites Pirate Party nominee's stance toward Visegrad group and 'only' having a bachelor's degree

Auschwitz survivor Martin Davidovich was killed during 1948 Czechoslovakia exercise for force of Jewish volunteers that was set to emigrate to Israel and formally join military

Auschwitz survivor Martin Davidovich was killed during 1948 Czechoslovakia exercise for force of Jewish volunteers that was set to emigrate to Israel and formally join military

Milos Zeman plays a critical role in nominating a future prime minister; he remains in intensive care a day after his ally Andrej Babis loses vote

Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German leader to recognize sacrifice of Czechoslovak paratroopers, who then died in gunfight