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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...
Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM Babis wins elections
As voters in the Czech Republic wrapped up a second day of voting in the country's parliamentary election, a familiar face looks set to return to power. With over 90% of votes counted the right-wing populist party ANO of billionaire former Prime...
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...
US Government signs $80bn nuclear deal with Westinghouse, Cameco and Brookfield
The US Department of Commerce has entered into a binding term sheet with Canada-based Cameco Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management to accelerate the global deployment of Westinghouse Electric Company’s nuclear reactor technologies. The...
Where to watch Latvia vs. England: Latest team news and TV information
England will aim to officially secure their ticket to next summer's World Cup finals when they make the trip to face Latvia on Tuesday night. Thomas Tuchel's England continue to go from strength to strength, with the German boss ticking off...
Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM Babis set to win vote
As voters in the Czech Republic wrapped up a second day of voting in the country's parliamentary election, a familiar face looks set to return to power. Early returns project that the right-wing populist party ANO of billionaire former Prime...
Where to watch Italy vs. Israel: Latest team news and TV information
Italy return to Udine on Tuesday night knowing that just a single point against Israel will be enough to confirm their place in the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Luciano Spalletti's side edged an unforgettable nine-goal thriller when the two teams met...
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,...
“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...
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...
Czech Republic: 'Trumpist' ex-PM set to win vote
As voters in the Czech Republic wrap up a second day of voting in the country's parliamentary election, a familiar face looks set to return to power. Exit polls show that the right-wing populist party ANO of billionaire former Prime Minister...
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...
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...
The Security Cooperation: Middle East’s security architecture tops the agenda at the Manama Dialogue 2025
MANAMA: Mahmood Rafique, Editor: US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Adviser and His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor for the Bahrain Defence Force will...
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...
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 –...
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....
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...
‘Czech Trump’ Set to Shift Central Europe Away from Brussels
The voting in the central European nation of some 11 million is scheduled to conclude at 2pm local time (12:00 GMT), with preliminary results to be announced later in the day, RT reported. The final polls, released earlier this week, suggest that...
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...