India can become global javelin powerhouse, what we need is exclusive sponsorship: Veteran Indian coach Naval Singh

Behind every successful athlete is a coach who believed in them well before anyone else did. Coaches are, hands down, the most important figures in an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the coach who first talent-spotted the athlete, or the one who...

Prague to Host Teatro Tropical, a Celebration of Latin Rhythm

Teatro Tropical, a showcase of music, dance, and culture, will bring the energy of Havana, the sparkle of Rio de Janeiro, and the color of the Caribbean to the Royal Theater. On Saturday, October 18th, the two-hour performance unites Latin...

Belinda Bencic Speaks Out on Unexpected Post-Motherhood Success After Japan Open Win

“I was working really hard to even play, coming back. So to also win a title in front of my family, it’s really special,” Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic said back in February, holding baby Bella after conquering Ashlyn Krueger in Abu Dhabi, her...

Czechia President opens Forum 2000 with call to defend truth, democracy, and independent media

Czech President Petr Pavel opened the 29th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague on Monday, appealing for global unity in defending democracy, truth, and freedom of the press amid rising authoritarianism and disinformation. Speaking before hundreds of...

Czech Republic boosts oil imports from Azerbaijan

From January to September 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1.307 million tons of crude oil, valued at $701.374 million, to the Czech Republic, according to the country's State Customs Committee. The quantity of exported product is 4.9% more compared to...

Meet Vladimir Dravecky, the top 2026 NHL Draft defense prospect with 'tons of swagger'

BRANTFORD, Ont. — It’s 11:25 a.m. on the first Friday in October, and Vladimir Dravecky is on the massage table inside TD Civic Centre getting treatment from Brantford Bulldogs athletic therapist Thomas Byrne. He’s talking about his first taste of...

Czechia’s most accomplished harpist Kateřina Englichová

The great-granddaughter of Johana Cavallarová, a soubrette at the National Theatre in Prague and granddaughter of Vladimír Weiss a gifted architect, painter, and pianist, Katerina Englichova inherited a passion for music and the discipline...

Czech coach Ivan Hasek fired after shock defeat in World Cup qualifying

PRAGUE — The Czech Football Association fired coach Ivan Hašek on Wednesday following a humiliating 2-1 defeat to Faroe Islands in World Cup qualifying. It was not immediately clear who would replace Hašek. Czech FA president David Trunda said a...

Czech news in brief for October 16: Thursday's top morning headlines

The Czech subsidiary of Claire’s, the fashion accessories chain, filed for bankruptcy after its U.S. parent’s collapse. Czech branches owe over 50 million CZK to creditors, employ about 80 people, and operate ten stores. Analysts say a British or...

Czech University Selects Visit No. 18 Men’s Hockey for Scrimmage on Friday

The No. 18 Cornell men's hockey team is set to face the Czech University Selects tonight for their preseason opener at Lynah Rink. This marks Cornell's 78th preseason game and showcases their strong exhibition history, as they remain unbeaten in...

WTA roundup: Belinda Bencic breezes to title in Tokyo

Original article can be found here. Fifth-seeded Belinda Bencic of Switzerland secured her 10th career title with a 6-2, 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Linda Noskova on Sunday in the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo. Bencic recorded...

Halloween 2025 in Prague: Horror, Party & Dancing Until the Morning Hours

This year, Prague once again celebrates the spookiest night of the year: at the end of the month, the city’s best clubs pull out all the stops, transforming into haunted worlds with eerie decorations and high-energy parties. As October comes to a...

Czech out all the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky, Oct. 17-18 in La Grange

Czech out all the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky, Oct. 17-18 in La Grange The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will host the 13th annual Heritage Fest & Muziky on Oct. 17 and 18. The Festival will begin on Friday...

8 R-Rated Musical Movies That Can Be Called Masterpieces, Ranked

Musicals aren't always about singing in the rain—sometimes, they're about bleeding on-screen, breaking down under the spotlight, or finding transcendence through pain. Yes, the R-rated musical is a rare breed: too raw for the family crowd, too...

Secondhand books get a new lease on life in the Czech Republic and beyond

Knihobot also operates brick-and-mortar shops and pick up places, as this one in Prague. Photo by Filip Noubel. Ued with permission. A Czech company has revolutionized the selling of secondhand books and is now expanding across Europe. The Czech...

Nearly 500 artists urge Czech leaders not to appoint Motorists culture minister

“A culture minister should safeguard the independence and diversity of artistic production, not undermine it,” the letter reads. Among the signatories are visual artists, filmmakers, writers, curators, and teachers from major art colleges,...

Kentucky Wesleyan to host Czech choir

Kentucky Wesleyan College will host Ateneo, the choir from Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic on October 28. | Photo provided Kentucky Wesleyan College will host Ateneo, the choir from Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, on...

How to watch Liverpool vs Man United: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Games do not come much bigger than Liverpool vs Man United. This particular clash between the deadly rivals could have a huge bearing on both the title race and Ruben Amorim’s future. The Reds go into this match having lost three consecutive games...

Prague’s SaSaZu Club to Host Central Europe’s Largest Halloween Party

Bloody Sexy Halloween festival, described as Central Europe’s largest Halloween event, will return to Prague’s SaSaZu Club for its 2025 edition. The two-night celebration will take place on Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1, promising...

RIGA IFF 2025 Announces Winners

RIGA: The Lithuanian majority coproduction The Visitor by Vytautas Katkus won the Feature Film Competition of the 12th Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16 – 26 October 2025). The festival also announced prizes in its other sections: the...