Government condemns hate-related attacks on Prague cafes and shops

The government on Wednesday condemned the acts of vandalism against several cafes and shops in Prague over the weekend. A number of coffee bars and shops which are part of the Hate-free project were sprayed with Nazi symbols and threats. Culture Minister Daniel Herman said it was important to take a firm stand against any expression of extremism. Several hundred people gathered on Monday in Prague to condemn the acts of vandalism, which is being investigated by police as hate-related crime.

Author: Ruth Fraňková