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"Czech Trump" has wide poll lead for Czech election Sunday
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Beaufort County Now
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In his first stint as prime minister, Andrej Babis was nicknamed "the Czech Trump". Now the last poll prior to Sunday's parliamentary election shows Babis poised to return to power in the Czech Republic with his populist nationalist...
Owner: Stan Deatherage
Czech parliamentary elections begin today at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT)
Czechia holds parliamentary elections on October 3–4 in what are seen as decisive for the country’s future domestic and foreign policy direction, BGNES reported. By tradition, the vote takes place over two days. Polling stations will be open on...
Owner: Lyubcho Neshkov
Czech Republic seeks EC funding approval for second new nuclear unit
The Czech Republic, which already has European Commission approval for its financing plan for one new unit at Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant, has now formally sought approval for similar state support for the second new unit, which is part of the...
Owner: World Nuclear Association
How to watch the Czech election like a pro
Babiš has repeatedly said he would like to govern alone — but unless ANO secures more than 40 percent of the seats this scenario remains unlikely. “The best thing for our country in this situation would be a majority single-party government … That...
Owner: Mathias Döpfner & Friede Springer
East boys soccer takes down New Prague
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
Sparta Prague class shines through as spirited Shamrock Rovers fall short
Europa Conference League: Sparta Prague 4 (Sadilek 33’, Suchomel 44’, Sorensen 50’, Haraslin 90’) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Mandroiu 82’) A spirited Shamrock Rovers fell to a 4-1 defeat to a classy Sparta Prague side, who proved just a step up in class...
Owner: Irish Times Trust
Czech art takes center stage at 59th annual Oklahoma Czech Festival
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News9 - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Czechs, Inc. will host the 59th Annual Oklahoma Czech Festival on Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4 in downtown Yukon, highlighting this year’s theme: Czech Art. Held annually on the first Saturday of October, the festival celebrates...
Stephen Bradley says FAI Cup semi final with Kerry influenced surprise changes for Shamrock Rovers in defeat to Sparta Prague
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Irish Independent
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Shamrock Rovers outclassed by Sparta Prague in Conference League opener
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The Irish Times
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Conference League: Sparta Prague 4 (Sadilek 33, Suchomel 44, Sorensen 50, Haraslin 90) Shamrock Rovers 1 (Mandroiu 82) Despite substitute Daniel Mandroiu bagging an 82nd-minute goal, Shamrock Rovers’ latest journey in the league phase of the Uefa...
Owner: Irish Times Trust
Chastening night for Shamrock Rovers as Hoops are outclassed in Prague
A view of the score towards the end of the match (Image: Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne) Repeated ventures into Europe have helped Shamrock Rovers become savvy operators at this level. But now and again they are served searing reminders that...
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Shelbourne hold out for draw but Shamrock Rovers beaten by Sparta Prague
Shelbourne earned the first point of their Conference League campaign as Joey O'Brien's side shared the spoils in a scoreless draw with Swedish side Hacken at Tallaght Stadium. While the Swedish side pushed for a win, Shels' Mipo Odubeko had a...
Owner: The Irish Times DAC
Public Notices - New Prague Times 10-2-25
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Breath Is the Essence of the Fighter: Jiri Prochazka’s Czech Birth Training for UFC 320
Jiri Prochazka is implementing a novel breath-hold sprint regimen as he prepares for his UFC 320 fight against Khalil Rountree Jr. on October 4, 2025. This "oxygen advantage method," developed over two and a half years with a Czech coach, enhances...
Czech Republic’s Vegetable Trade Deficit Hits Record 13.8 Billion
The Czech Republic’s international vegetable trade recorded an unprecedented deficit last year, reaching nearly 13.8 billion crowns – almost one billion crowns higher than in 2023. From January to July this year, vegetable imports have already...
Owner: Non-transparent
Czech billionaire’s expected election win could rattle EU and Ukraine
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The Irish Times
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A billionaire admirer of US president Donald Trump is expected to win the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections but then face difficulty forming a government, in a process that the European Union and Ukraine will watch with trepidation. The...
Owner: Irish Times Trust
In Czech Republic, EU-skeptic ex-PM Babis eyes comeback in parliamentary polls
The Czech Republic holds a parliamentary election on October 3 and 4, with the opposition ANO party of former Prime Minister Andrej Babis leading opinion polls ahead of the main centre-right ruling parties. What’s at stake? An ANO-led government...
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
Prague’s Election Looms Large Over Central Europe’s Security Fate
As Czech voters head to the polls this weekend, the stakes for regional security couldn’t be higher. With Russia’s war in Ukraine grinding on and Kremlin subversion tactics rippling across NATO allies – from disinformation campaigns to energy...
Owner: Res Publica Foundation
In the shadow of Ukraine, Gaza and general absurdity, the Czech Berlusconi eyes PM role again
PRAGUE - In the foyer of Hůrka metro station, activists from SPOLU (Together) – the governing center-right alliance – hand out newspapers, leaflets and pens to commuters on their way to work. The station opens onto an elevated plaza in Stodůlky, a...
Owner: Schocken Family and Leonid Nevzlin
Czech elections, spectre of Andrej Babiš worries EU (and Ukraine)
Brussels – All EU chancelleries will have their eyes fixed on the Czech Republic next 3 and 4 October, to follow with bated breath the parliamentary elections that could bring back into power Andrej Babiš, the populist and eurosceptic leader who...