A 17-century book by a Czech philosopher forms the basis of an upcoming exhibition at the equally ancient Elizabeth Fort in Cork, writes John Tynan.

The Czech president has linked recent attacks in Europe to the continuing influx of migrants escaping war-torn, poverty-stricken countries.

A Czech fraudster on the run from prison got hired as a chief economist at a museum, where he stole some 10 million Czech crowns (€364,417), media reported.