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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...

Discover Prague This Autumn: Convenient Flights from Bulgaria
Autumn in Europe takes flight with comfortable journeys to Prague from Bulgaria. With the new season, travelers can explore the Czech capital and its rich culinary traditions, starting at just €79 for a one-way economy ticket and €169 for...

7 Prague hotels that will take you a journey through time
The most astounding thing about Prague may be that it’s still here. Located at the epicenter of the two World Wars in the 20th century, the Czech capital somehow survived intact. This remarkable preservation can be seen on a stroll through the...

Moravian Karst caves may become next Czech UNESCO natural heritage site
The Moravian Karst, in southern Moravia, is the country’s largest and most important karst region. It stretches across more than 90 square kilometres and contains around 1,100 caverns and gorges. Announcing the plan, Environment Minister Petr...

East or west? Czechs split over where possible return of ‘Trumpist’ could lead
He is a no-nonsense workaholic with famously unpolished manners; a billionaire, ex-communist former prime minister who calls himself “Trumpist”, admires Viktor Orbán, and has spent his political career fighting conflict of interest claims. After...

ORLEN consolidates fuel transport in Poland and Czech Republic
Acquisitions of ORLEN Unipetrol Doprava and Petrotrans strengthen transport security and expand cross-border capacity.The ORLEN Group has completed a major step in the consolidation of its logistics operations, integrating its Polish and Czech...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at $158.51mln in 2024
Qatar - The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member...

Government Approves Transfer of Land in Letňany to the City of Prague
The Czech government has cleared the way for one of the largest urban development projects in Prague. Around 120,000 square metres of state-owned land near Letňany underground station are to be transferred to municipal ownership – intended for...

Kerryman O’Carroll and Sparta welcome Shamrock Rovers to Prague
Letna Stadium (8pm) Czechia international striker Jan Kuchta is just one of the threats Shamrock Rovers must smother in Prague tonight when they begin a second Conference League phase on the spin. Sparta were comfortable victors over the Hoops in...

PEF kicks off Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference 2025
7 THE PHILIPPINE Eagle Foundation (PEF), with the support of the Czech Embassy in the Philippines, formally opens the Global Biodiversity Conservation Conference 2025 (GBCC) on Oct. 1 to gather scientists, international partners, and advocates on...

Higher Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Worse Sleep Apnea Symptoms
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Air pollution link – Long-term exposure to higher levels of PM10 particles is associated with more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), increasing the number of breathing disruptions during sleep. Regional variation –...

Czech Election on October 3 and 4: What You Need to know
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. An ANO-led government would probably...

Edinburgh invited to form closer ties with Czech city through classical music
The largest room in Brno's Špilberk castle is named the Ogilvy room after its commander, George Jacob (or Jiří Jakub) von Ogilvy, who was born in Perthshire. He and the Count of Suches were instrumental in defending the city during the last phase...

Stephen Bradley sets European group points target ahead of Sparta Prague clash and insists his 'players come alive' at this level
Stephen Bradley(Image: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott) Shamrock Rovers have the bit between their teeth and Stephen Bradley insists they can break new ground in Europe over this campaign. The Hoops are in the Czech Republic on Thursday night to face Sparta...

Czech Elections: What’s Next for China Policy?
On October 3 and 4, Czechs cast their votes to elect a new government for the next four years. Polls suggest a stable victory for the opposition ANO party, led by the former prime minister and savvy businessman Andrej Babiš. Even though the...

Your primer on the Czech Chamber of Deputies elections
The Czech Republic will head to the polls on October 3 and 4 to elect its next Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Czech parliament. This election has the potential to return populist candidate Andrej Babiš’s Action of Dissatisfied...

Czech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine
When Czech voters head to ballot boxes this weekend, many fear the country may turn away from its pro-European path, taking away one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters as its battle to repel invading Russian forces nears the four-year mark. Most...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at QR577mn in 2024, says chamber executive
The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj...
Czech billioniare Babis faces balancing act if returned to power
(Refiles to add dropped word in paragraph 6) By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) -Czech billionaire and ex-prime minister Andrej Babis looks set to win this week's national vote, but may need to navigate a fraud trial as well as anti-EU and anti-NATO...
Climate chief hails cheap Chinese EVs as Labor cops flak over anti-dumping rhetoric
However, he said China’s “hyper-competitiveness has driven leaps in innovation, providing relatively low-cost products packed with increasingly high-tech capabilities”. Opposition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie said Australia’s...