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New Czech Ambassador to Head to Indonesia
14.10.2025 / 10:29 | Aktualizováno: 14.10.2025 / 10:50 Career diplomat Petr Kopřiva will become the new head of mission in Jakarta. He has already received agrément, i.e., the host country’s consent to his appointment. “I wish Petr Kopřiva every...

Tereza Šupová (Czech News Office). “Show what the EU is doing and why, in simple language”
“My task is not to write positively about the EU, I do not try to idealize the EU, I just write in a balanced way and bring information that shows what the EU really does, why it does it and how it affects us all,” says Tereza Šupová,...

Emma Tiglao asks for support for Miss Grand International 2025 natcos poll
Miss Grand Philippines Emma Tiglao. Image: Facebook/Miss Grand International Emma Tiglao, the Philippines’ bet to the 2025 Miss Grand International pageant, needs support in the online poll for “Best National Costume.” “Laban po tayo (we are...

Standing Committee Members Meets Czech Senate Deputy Speaker Jitka Seitlová
Ulaanbaatar, October 14, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Members of the Standing Committee on Environment, Food, and Agriculture of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia met with Deputy Speaker of the Senate of the Czech Republic, Jitka Seitlová, on...

Indian External Affairs Minister Pays Courtesy Call on President Khurelsukh
Ulaanbaatar, October 14, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, paid a courtesy call on President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, during his State Visit to India, on October 13, 2025. Dr....

Run Through History at the 2026 Prague Marathon – 3 May 2026
The Prague International Marathon returns beginning next May, welcoming over 10,000 runners to the streets of one of Europe’s most historic and picturesque cities. With a scenic, fast course and a festival atmosphere, the event promises an...

Lawmakers to continue talks on post-election leadership of the lower house
Czech lawmakers are continuing talks on how to organize the newly elected Chamber of Deputies. Representatives of the strongest ANO party, led by Alena Schillerová, will meet today with opposition parties TOP 09, Mayors and Independents (STAN),...

Czech government talks stall over offensive remarks linked to likely next foreign minister
Motorists’ party chairman Petr Macinka on Monday threatened to blow up the ongoing coalition talks. “I’m not looking for a replacement for Filip Turek,” Macinka said on Sunday on Czech TV program “Otázky Václava Moravce”. `”Either we’ll be in the...

Is art dead? What Sora 2 means for your rights, creativity, and legal risk
Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways AI video tools now raise real legal and ownership risks. OpenAI says Sora supports creativity, but critics aren't so sure....

Czech billionaire’s Allwyn to merge with OPAP
European lottery group Allwyn International and Greek gaming firm OPAP will merge in an all-share deal valuing the new company at €16 billion, they have said, creating one of the world’s biggest lottery operators. Privately owned Allwyn has been...

President Pavel at Forum 2000: “Russia wants to destroy Europe”
This year's 29th edition of the conference focuses on Ukraine, technology, and strengthening democratic ties at a time when, according to the organizers, democracy faces unprecedented internal contradictions, growing authoritarianism, the spread...

BAE Systems partners with PragoData to bolster Czech defence
UK-based BAE Systems is teaming up with PragoData, a Czech systems integrator and consulting company, to bolster the integrated product support (IPS) capabilities within the Czech defence sector. The collaboration offers the possibility of...

Are Czech Online Casinos Unregulated? The Truth About Licensing and Player Safety
One of the biggest myths surrounding the Czech online gambling industry is that it’s a “wild west,” where operators run unchecked and players are left unprotected. Some critics mistakenly believe there is little oversight compared to larger...

Mobile Gambling in the Czech Republic: Why Smartphones Dominate the Market
The Czech gambling landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, with mobile devices becoming the preferred gateway to online entertainment. Today, players no longer need to sit in front of their computers to enjoy casino games, slots, or...

President Pavel attends ceremonial opening of Central European Rally
Several hundred motorsport fans turned out for Sunday’s ceremonial opening of the Central European Rally in central Prague. Representatives of three factory teams and leading Czech participants in the World Rally Championship took part in a parade...

President Pavel and former Georgian president to speak at Forum 2000
President Petr Pavel and former Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili are among the main speakers at this year’s Forum 2000 international conference, which runs in Prague until Tuesday. The 29th edition focuses on Ukraine, technology, and...

International riders dazzle as Gulmarg leg of Zabarvan Legends Series concludes
Gulmarg, Oct 12: The Draksheen Var, Gulmarg leg of the Zabarvan Legends Series, concluded with grandeur and excitement, setting a new benchmark for adventure sports in Jammu and Kashmir. The event, which drew national and international attention,...

Czech governor promotes Moravian-Silesian region to attract Korean investment
Josef Belica, governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic, highlighted the area's growing potential as a gateway for Korean businesses seeking to expand into Europe during an official visit to Korea this week. In a group...

Czech's Moravia-Silesia seeks Korean partners to transform into AI innovation hub
Published: 13 Oct. 2025, 15:58 Moravia-Silesia Governor Josef Bělica speaks during a media roundtable hosted by the Czech Embassy in Seoul, in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Oct. 13. [SEO JI-EUN] Czech Republic's Moravia-Silesia region, home...

COMMENT: ANO’s election win to see looser Czech fiscal policy, firmer monetary stance
The victory of the populist, eurosceptic ANO party in Czechia’s parliamentary election on October 6 will likely usher in a looser fiscal stance that supports growth and reinforces the Czech National Bank’s recent hawkish shift, Nicholas Farr,...