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...

Czech billionaire’s expected election win could rattle EU and Ukraine

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Czech project Rekino gives forgotten cinemas a second life

First of all, how many cinemas actually were there in Czechoslovakia before the Velvet Revolution? Kino Svoboda in Varnsdorf|Photo: Marie Barešová, archive of Rekino Marie: “There were approximately 4,000 cinemas in Czechoslovakia in the second...

Czech billionaire Kretinsky to sell Thyssenkrupp steel stake as JV plans falter

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is selling his 20% stake in Thyssenkrupp’s steel unit and also scrapped plans for a 50:50 joint venture for the business, both parties said in a joint statement, paving the way for a possible...

Czech news in brief for October 2: Thursday's top headlines

Nearly half of Czech employers say they are not interested in offering part-time work, a survey shows. Of 268 companies surveyed, 20 percent cited low economic attractiveness for applicants. The Czech Statistical Office reports less than 10...

Eurosceptic Babiš on Track for Election Comeback in Czech Republic

The Czech Republic heads to the polls on October 3–4 with billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babiš poised for a return to power, as his sovereignist-Eurosceptic ANO movement commands a double-digit lead over the governing coalition of Petr...

Thousands of Parents Can’t Afford School Lunches: Prague Sees Biggest Increase

Despite modest costs, thousands of Czech parents cannot afford school lunches for their children. Behind this troubling trend lie familiar culprits: marriage breakdowns, job losses, and health problems. Even state-subsidized cafeteria meals remain...

Bethel knocks off Prague 6-1 in Monday fast-pitch action

Mason's two-run double lifts Shawnee over Prague 5-4

Storm Amy Barrels Toward Europe, Threatening Czech Republic with Strong Winds

A powerful storm named Amy, formed after a rare meteorological dance between two hurricanes, is racing across the Atlantic and set to strike Europe by Friday. The storm, which originated from the interaction between Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda,...

Successful Issuance of the Czech Republic's First Social Government Bonds

The Ministry of Finance executed the first-ever issuance of social government bonds of the Czech Republic on October 1, 2025. The auction, organized by the Czech National Bank, marks an important step in the development of sustainable financing...

Prague Airport: New Rules at Terminal 2 – More Liquids Allowed in Hand Luggage

Václav Havel Airport Prague is making travelling more convenient from October 2025: at Terminal 2, passengers are allowed to carry significantly more liquids in their hand luggage. From 1 October, travellers departing from Terminal 2 are, in...

Prague’s Culinary Institution V Zátiší Reopens with a New Concept

After a thorough refurbishment, the V Zátiší restaurant in Prague has reopened its doors. This long-established venue now presents itself with a fresh concept, placing greater emphasis on regional produce and modern gastronomy. With a completely...

Czech President Petr Pavel Calls on Citizens to Take Part in Parliamentary Elections

President Petr Pavel addressed the nation with a heartfelt appeal to citizens: everyone should go to the parliamentary elections on 3 and 4 October. Those who do not vote leave the decision about the country’s future to others. In his speech, the...

A call on Czech Republic to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement

President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel Office of the President of the Republic Hrad I. nádvoří č. p. 1, Hradčany 119 08 Prague 1 Czech Republic Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala Government Office of the Czech Republic nábřeží...

Prague woman killed in Rogers County crash

TULSA (KTUL) — A 73-year-old Prague woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Rogers County. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. on US-412 at South 265th East Avenue. A vehicle driven by Charles Pratka...