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Viral: Czech PM Bought a Globe to Find Greenland

Published January 22, 2026, 19:16
Viral: Czech PM Bought a Globe to Find Greenland

The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, went viral on social media after announcing that he bought an expensive globe to see where Greenland is located. This statement sparked ridicule and criticism from internet users. Babiš made the statement when asked about his government's position regarding the US President's interest in Greenland. The globe cost 617 euros, ten times the usual price of similar items in the Czech Republic. Social media users did not hesitate to comment on the purchase and the Prime Minister's statement, with caricatures and humorous comments. Many criticized the price of the globe and Babiš's apparent ignorance of geography. Babiš's statement comes at a time when the Czech Republic is considering reducing aid to Ukraine, which has drawn further criticism from internet users. The popularity of globes in the Czech Republic has increased dramatically in recent days, with a 420% increase in online searches.