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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Červený sits in a 'hole' after the secretary chief, Turek kept the minister's office

Newly appointed Environment Minister Igor Červený is working from a smaller office rather than the official ministerial office, which remains in use by government envoy Filip Turek for the Green Deal.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

No Ministerial Post: Turek Remains a Free Radical in Prague

Czech President Pavel blocked Filip Turek's appointment as a minister due to past controversial social media posts.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

No Minister Position: Turek Remains a Free Radical in Prague

Czech President Pavel successfully blocked Filip Turek's appointment as minister due to his controversial past comments and associations.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

No Minister Position: Turek Remains a Free Radical in Prague

Filip Turek, who aimed for a ministerial position in the Czech government, faces scrutiny and disqualification due to past controversial social media posts and photos.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Czech Republic: Motorists Lose Power Struggle with President Pavel

President Petr Pavel appoints Igor Červený as Environment Minister, marking a defeat for the Motorist party led by Filip Turek.

Feb 23 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Motorists' Struggle Weakens Turek. The New Movement of Governor Kuba is Faring Unexpectedly Well

Recent polling indicates a decline in voter support for the Motorists' party, coinciding with their attempts to involve Filip Turek in government, while the new movement led by Governor Kuba is gaining traction.

Feb 21 • 08:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Válková Is Likely Doing What Babiš Wants. We Will Need to Wait for Turek's Actions

Czech politician Helena Válková has raised concerns about judicial impartiality, suggesting influence from André Babiš, amidst broader political discussions.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Slovak Opponents of Wind Turbines Lobby Czech Politicians. Turkey's Turek Listens to Them

Slovak opponents of wind turbines are lobbying Czech politicians against proposed renewable energy zones.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Motorists switched to Igor. But he may not get them far

Filip Turek's boast about the new environment minister, Igor Červený, raises concerns about his suitability for the role given his academic background and lack of political experience.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Barking at the Dog: Motorists Found a Replacement for Turek. Will He Do What Is Seen Before His Eyes?

A new position for climate envoy has been created by the Czech government due to the controversies surrounding Filip Turek, leading to a significant political shift.

Feb 17 • 13:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: How Filip Turek Insured the New Minister of the Environment

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Feb 16 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Only the Turk was discussed continuously." We explain why the Motorists turned and propose Červený for minister

The Czech Motorists party has proposed Igor Červený as a new candidate for the Minister of Environment position after their initial candidate, Filip Turek, was rejected by the president.

Feb 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Motorists Change Their Minds, Find Ministerial Replacement for Turek

After the elections, there is a surprising development in the struggle for the position of Minister of the Environment, as MP Filip Turek announced that a new candidate will be presented soon by the smallest governing party.

Feb 15 • 19:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Motorists suggest someone else for Minister of the Environment, announced Turek

Motorists in Czechia are proposing a different candidate for the Minister of the Environment, as stated by Turek.

Feb 15 • 19:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He will do what he sees fit,

Filip Turek announces on Instagram the imminent introduction of a new candidate for the Minister of the Environment in Czechia, who will collaborate closely with him and be serious about addressing climate policy.

Feb 15 • 18:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Motorists will replace the candidate for minister. He will do what I see in front of my eyes, said Turek

The article discusses the possibility of a new candidate for the ministerial position as mentioned by Turek.

Feb 15 • 18:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turek spoke for the first time after Babiš 'threw him overboard'. He revealed what they discussed

Filip Turek, who was recently sidelined by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, addressed a crowd of protesting employees, stating he and Babiš had a cordial greeting but limited interaction after his government role was deemed closed.

Feb 6 • 13:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš's government survived the vote of no confidence. Behind the negotiations, the struggle over Turek ended

Babiš's government managed to survive a vote of no confidence, despite the opposition's efforts led by Filip Turek, who was coincidentally chosen to initiate the vote.

Feb 4 • 19:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš will handle foreign policy only with the president, Turek will not become minister

Prime Minister Babiš has decided to address foreign policy matters solely with President Pavel following last week's turbulent events that led to massive protests in support of the president.

Feb 4 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: The Carpenter is Afraid to Speak with Artists Publicly and Still Acts Like a Victim

Actor Hynek Čermák addressed a filled Staroměstské náměstí, remarking on the moral and cultural standards being challenged in Czech society by individuals like Filip Turek and Petr Macinka.

Feb 3 • 19:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turek turned around, won't go to Cyprus. He says he must be in the Chamber

Czech minister Turek cancels his trip to Cyprus after concerns raised about the journey with controversial Slovak minister Taraba, stating he needs to be present in parliament instead.

Feb 3 • 16:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Minister Taraba Takes Controversial Filip Turek to Cyprus on Government Special Flight

Despite not being appointed as the Minister of the Environment, Czech populist politician Filip Turek will join EU ministers for informal discussions on important agenda items.

Feb 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I am not flying to Cyprus, Taraba announced when we wrote that he would take Filip Turka on a special flight

Despite not becoming the Minister of the Environment, Czech politician Filip Turek is reported to have been involved with EU ministers' important agenda discussions.

Feb 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Protests Will Not Overthrow Macinka, Will Not Dismiss the Government, and Will Not Re-elect Pavel. But They Are Important for Two Reasons

Recent protests in Prague against Peter Macinka's pressure on the president regarding his political ally Filip Turek reflect significant societal resistance.

Feb 2 • 14:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Turek has prepared a lawsuit proposal, sees no problem in Macinka's communication

Filip Turek, the honorary president of Motorists and a member of parliament, is preparing a lawsuit to protect his personal rights regarding a dispute with President Petr Pavel over his appointment as Minister of the Environment.

Feb 2 • 08:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Government Commissioner Should Be an Expert and Negotiator, Says Expert about Turek

An expert discusses the qualifications and expectations for the role of government commissioner, emphasizing the need for expertise over mere forcefulness in negotiation.

Jan 15 • 06:42 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Turek received traffic, but cannot drive anything. The ministry needs a boss, not a 'picmocha', Hladík argues

Hladík argues that the ministry requires an effective leader rather than someone who is ineffective, as Turek has been granted a position but is barred from driving responsibilities.

Jan 14 • 15:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turek took over "his" office. "They only care about profits," former minister is upset

Former environment minister Petr Hladík is upset after his former office was taken over by MP Filip Turek, who has been appointed as the government's envoy for climate change.

Jan 14 • 13:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Owner of the legendary Zagreb tavern retired: Worked for over 60 years

Stanko Turek, the long-time owner and manager of the Purger restaurant in Zagreb, has retired, with the restaurant now taken over by a relative.

Jan 14 • 12:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Very Visible Filip Turek / Even the Morally Indignant Czech President Cannot Push Him Out of Politics

Filip Turek, the controversial figure from the Motoristi sebe party, has faced political backlash and refusal from President Pavel to appoint him as Minister of Environment, despite former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's defense of his candidacy.

Jan 14 • 06:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Macinka as a 'signature machine'. An expert explained what implicated Turek in hypocrisy

The government under Andrej Babiš circumvented President Petr Pavel's decision not to appoint Filip Turek as Minister of the Environment by creating a position for him as Government Commissioner for Climate Policy and the Green Deal, a move deemed ineffective and merely a political maneuver by analysts.

Jan 13 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

Turek and Nacher dined with wrestler Muradov, who is reportedly connected to organized crime

Czech MPs Filip Turek and Patrik Nacher met with MMA fighter Machmud Muradov, who is suspected of ties to organized crime and should not be residing in the Czech Republic according to authorities.

Jan 13 • 10:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: Turek does not give up and Orbán saves another Polish politician

Despite rejections, Turek continues to act as a minister while facing political challenges in his pursuit of the position.

Jan 12 • 19:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turek will be the climate commissioner. "He will sit in the ministerial office," says Macinka

Turek has been appointed as the climate commissioner and will work from the environmental ministry office, according to Motorist leader Petr Macinka and Prime Minister Babiš.

Jan 12 • 13:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turek as an envoy? Just an advisor, cannot make decisions. Lawyer explains the new role of Motorists

After President Petr Pavel refused to appoint Filip Turek as Minister of Environment, Motorists proposed an alternative where their honorary chairman will become a government envoy to serve in the ministerial role, though constitutional lawyer Ondřej Preuss states that Czech law does not facilitate this arrangement effectively.

Jan 12 • 12:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turek has one more possibility to try to get into the government, says expert

Expert Tomáš Nahodil discusses the potential for Filip Turek to challenge President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint him as environment minister via a constitutional complaint.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

He relativized Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. STAN wants to oust Turek from the functions in the parliamentary committees

The STAN party seeks to remove Turek from his positions in parliamentary committees, citing his relativization of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Jan 10 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The president has well-argued reasons for not appointing Turek, says former constitutional judge Balík

Former constitutional judge Balík discusses the justified reasons the president has for not appointing Turek.

Jan 10 • 10:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

NATO Expansion as a Reason for the War in Ukraine? Filip Turek had clarity in Kyiv

Czech Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Filip Turek, outlined various reasons for the war in Ukraine, including superpowers' foreign policies and NATO expansion, amid recent Russian drone attacks in the area.

Jan 9 • 18:24 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Turek will sue Pavel, seeks apology for justification why he should not be a minister

Czech politician Turek is planning to sue his colleague Pavel, demanding an apology regarding the reasons stated for why he should not hold a ministerial position.

Jan 9 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Pavel did not concede. Motorists are running out of levers to push Turek through

Andrej Babiš's government still lacks full leadership as MP Filip Turek struggles to secure a ministerial position, with a confidence vote scheduled amid intriguing circumstances.

Jan 9 • 17:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Praised Nazi Germany, downplayed hate violence." Pavel explains in a letter why he did not appoint Turek as minister

President Petr Pavel explains in a letter to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš his reasons for not appointing Filip Turek to the government, citing Turek's past actions of praising Nazi Germany and downplaying hate violence.

Jan 9 • 10:14 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Lysek: Motorists are already looking for a different minister to replace Turek. Some will be relieved, there would be a scandal

Motorists in the government are reportedly seeking a replacement for Minister Turek, which could lead to a scandal and provide relief to certain factions.

Jan 8 • 15:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"A lot of ideas are really falling." We describe how Motorists want to pressure Pavel regarding Turek

The Motorists' parliamentary club held a two-hour special meeting but did not resolve the ongoing situation regarding Filip Turek, as they plan further actions to pressure President Pavel.

Jan 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Point N: Turek definitively lost, but the president is not the winner

Filip Turek's hopes of joining the government have been dashed as President Petr Pavel decides not to appoint him, signaling a shift in political dynamics for both Andrej Babiš and motorists in the country.

Jan 7 • 19:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"The President will not be blackmailed." Pavel and Babiš at the soup agreed on the Turek topic

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and President Petr Pavel met for a traditional New Year's lunch, discussing the nomination of Filip Turek as environmental minister, which Pavel rejected despite Babiš's advocacy.

Jan 7 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The weakest in the battle for Turek is not the president. There are more scenarios.

A meeting between President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Andrej Babiš showed minimal progress in the struggle over government involvement of Filip Turek, with the president indicating he will not appoint Turek as Minister of the Environment.

Jan 7 • 15:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš: President refused to appoint Turek

The conflict between the new government and the president continues as President Petr Pavel rejects the appointment of Turek to a ministerial position despite Babiš's efforts to nominate him.

Jan 7 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Rychetský: I have doubts whether it is a competence dispute with Turek. If I were president, I would not appoint him

Czech politician Rychetský expresses his doubts about the competence of Turek and states that he would not have appointed him if he were president.

Jan 7 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

I am ready to be a minister, says Turek. Babiš also had something to say about it

Filip Turek expressed his readiness to become the Minister of the Environment during a visit to the Czech government building, where he also attended a meeting with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Jan 5 • 14:17 UTC

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