Faroes boost World Cup hopes with shock win over Czechs

PA Media/DPA London The Faroe Islands produced a stunning victory over the Czech Republic to boost their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time. The European minnows made it four wins from their last five qualifiers, following up...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Nemo, Loreen, Mimicat and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

“The Russian war in Ukraine has fundamentally transformed Europe’s security environment”, says Czech President

“The Russian war in Ukraine has fundamentally transformed Europe’s security environment and the global balance of power,” stated the Czech President Petr Pavel, talking at the 29th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague. “This is why this year’s Forum...

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

In addition to enjoying the great music, you’re invited to stroll the Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, and stores. Demonstrations of early life in Texas will take place throughout the grounds...

Male choir and soprano unite for a night of musical delight

A feast of music is offered in a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Llandrindod Wells on Friday, October 17, starting at 7pm. Builth Male Voice Choir and local soprano Holly Richards will be performing in the concert. By contributor Roert Shelton...

Charity fashion show lunch raises 3,500 euros for Age Concern Marbella

Share Around 100 guests enjoyed the Age Concern Marbella - San Pedro fundraising lunch and fashion show last Thursday (9 October), an event that was hosted by international couturier Brian Piccolo. A total of 3,500 euros was raised at the event,...

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....

Allwyn-OPAP Merger Creates World’s Second Largest Gaming Entertainment Company

Allwyn International and Greece’s OPAP have announced a €16 billion ($18.5 billion) all-share merger, forming the world’s second-largest listed gaming entertainment company. Allwyn currently holds a 51.78% stake in OPAP, but the new deal will see...

Susan Reynolds on translating Czech classic The Grandmother

What led you to Czech in the first place? Your publisher, Mike Tate, tells me you came to Czech after many, many other languages. Photo: Jantar Publishing “Yes. Really I came to Czech for musical reasons. It was back in the 1970s, when Sir Charles...

Has it caused longer queues at borders?

Passengers subject to the new Entry/Exit System (EES) faced long delays at one major EU airport yesterday as the system launched - but travel to France appears to have been calm. EES digital border check regulations came into force on Sunday...

News: PeelingFlesh Release New Music Video for ‘D.V.P.B’

Slamming gangster groove act PeelingFlesh have released a new music video for their song “D.V.P.B” from their brand-new EP PF Radio 2. Watch the official video of “D.V.P.B” on YouTube: Tour Dates: 11/21 Berlin, GER – Hole 44 11/22 Bochum, GER –...

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

Always a popular part of the Heritage Fest, this year’s Legends Series is Part XI and will be celebrating 55 Years of the Red Ravens Band! The Red Ravens will be playing all your favorite tunes as we travel through time, reliving their journey to...

Sting Returns to Prague for Open-Air Metronome Festival 2026

After nearly a decade, Sting will once again perform in Prague — this time as the final headliner of the Metronome Festival 2026, set to take place from June 19 to 21 at Letňany Airport. The British musician, who has won 17 Grammy Awards and is a...

Watch twenty one pilots’ Josh Dun cover Bulls On Parade

The band just wrapped up their Breach headline tour, but they’ll be back on the road next year at the following: twenty one pilots 2026 tour dates February 21 Tempe, AZ – Innings Festival 2026 June 19-21 Scheeßel, Germany – Hurricane Festival...

Most Czechs Support Babis’s Release For Prosecution, Says Poll

A majority of Czechs support the Chamber of Deputies releasing ANO leader Andrej Babis, the likely future Prime Minister, for prosecution in the Capi hnizdo case, according to a poll by Kantar CZ published yesterday. 56% of respondents supported...

Metronome Prague 2026 Celebrates 10 Years Anniversary with Sting

None other than Sting will provide a spectacular finale next year for the 10th anniversary of the Metronome Prague Festival at Letňany Airport. The British musician brings his hit-packed Sting 3.0 Tour to the Czech capital. Metronome Prague will...

Prague 1: Referendum Delivers Clear Mandate to Restrict E-Scooters

The residents of Prague 1 have spoken: in a local referendum, voters expressed strong support for several changes in the district – from stricter rules for e-scooters to barrier-free public toilets. The Prague city centre district of Prague 1 has...

The surprising art of Pearson Hall

A month ago, I attended Susan Ewing’s lecture on the inherent monumentality in her miniature art. From her dinner rings to her Prague-inspired stars, the idea that certain concepts could seem bigger than their literal size and could successfully...

Awkward moment ex-Rangers star Vaclav Cerny storms out of live TV interview as fans say ‘where’s the self-reflection?’

THE Czech Republic were condemned to one of the worst defeats in their history last night. And frustrations boiled over in the aftermath as former Rangers star Vaclav Cerny dramatically STORMED OUT of a live TV interview. Sign up for the Rangers...

Pavel at Forum 2000 stresses role of free media and civic structures

President Petr Pavel said at the Forum 2000 conference that regardless of the next Czech government’s composition, it is vital to preserve and strengthen the foundations of democratic civic structures. He highlighted the need for strong public...