2013 in the Czech Republic

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Events from the year 2013 in the Czech Republic.

Incumbents

• President: Miloš Zeman
• Prime Minister: Petr Nečas (until 10 July), Jiří Rusnok (starting 10 July)

Events

Divadelní Street in Prague's Old Town following the explosion

Flooding in Nový Knín, Czech Republic on June 2, 2013

• January 26 - Czech presidential election, 2013^[1][2]
• April 29 - A powerful explosion badly damaged an office building in the center of Prague, injuring up to 43 people.^[3][4]
• June 17 - prime minister Petr Nečas submits his resignation after a corruption scandal.^[5][6]

Sports

April 24-28: Ellen van Dijk wins 2013 Gracia-Orlová

References

1. "Zeman wins Czech presidential election". Financial Times. January 26, 2013.
2. "Czech election: Miloš Zeman wins presidential poll". BBC News. January 26, 2013.
3. "Prague explosion possibly caused by gas injures dozens". The Guardian. April 29, 2013.
4. "Dozens injured, others feared buried after explosion in Prague". NBC News. April 29, 2013.
5. "Czech Premier Resigns, Interim Government Likely". The Wall Street Journal. June 17, 2013.
6. "Czech Republic's prime minister forced to resign over scandal hit-aide". The Guardian. June 17, 2013.