Thousands of Czechs protest government's handling of energy crisis


  • World
  • Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022

Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest rally in reaction to the energy crisis and soaring prices in Prague, Czech Republic, September 28, 2022. REUTERS/David W Cerny

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague on Wednesday against the government's handling of soaring energy prices which have cut into pocketbooks as winter approaches.

The demonstration on a national holiday in Prague's main square, organised by a number of far-right and fringe parties including the Communists, followed a similar protest earlier in September that drew tens of thousands of people.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

G20 leaders call for comprehensive ceasefire, increased aid for Gaza
Leader of Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia resigns
Malaysia joins Brazil-led initiative to eradicate hunger, poverty
Norwegian mass killer Breivik seeks parole for second time
Moldovan interior minister quits in post-election changes
Paraguayan President Pena 'doing well' after hospitalization in Brazil
Biden out of the picture as world leaders meet at G20 Summit
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year
Serbia sees surge in Chinese tourist arrivals in first nine months of 2024
604 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast in past week: IOM

Others Also Read