Right-wing billionaire Babiš wins parliamentary election in the Czech Republic

After four years in opposition, right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš and his party ANO have emerged as the winners of the Czech parliamentary elections held October 3–4. ANO secured just under 35 percent of the vote, well ahead of the previously...

Racism scandal threatens to derail Czech coalition talks

Filip Turek’s nomination to the post of foreign minister appeared almost certain, when on Friday Deník N published what it alleged were Turek’s deleted Facebook posts containing openly racist, sexist and homophobic comments. Turek denied...

Flights of unknown drones over military facilities have become more frequent in the Czech Republic

Recently, the number of unauthorized drone use has increased in the Czech Republic, particularly near military facilities and critical infrastructure. This is reported by the Echo24 media. According to Zdenka Sobarna Košvancova, a spokeswoman for...

Stumptown claims famous victory for Gavin Cromwell in Czech Republic

Trained by Gavin Cromwell and ridden by Keith Donoghue, Stumptown won the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March but was subsequently pulled up in the Grand National in April. The eight-year-old was back on top form...

Internationally acclaimed 4 Musical Tenors come to Cedar Rapids

Group brings ‘Best of Broadway’ to Paramount Theatre Oct. 25 National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Oct. 12, 2025 5:00 am The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — The...

I witnessed hope and humor at the 2025 Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage

(LifeSiteNews) — Maybe it was the unexpectedly clear Roman skies and the warm bask of the late October sun, but from October 24, the first day of 2025’s Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage, as traditional Catholics from around the world made their way...

Faroe Islands vs Czechia Prediction and Betting Tips | October 12th 2025

Czechia will be aiming to pull three points clear at the top of Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on the Faroe Islands at the Torsvollur Stadium on Sunday. Eydun Klakstein’s men picked up consecutive victories for the...

Central European Rally 2025: WRC Cars Take Over Prague Today

This afternoon, Prague will be all about motorsport as rally cars from the Central European Rally 2025 drive through the historic city centre. Drivers from several countries will showcase their WRC cars on a twelve-kilometre route across the...

Massive rushing day for New Prague running back beats John Marshall

This story will be updated later tonight. ROCHESTER -- Too much TJ Washtock. Way too much. That was John Marshall's problem on Friday night as New Prague running back TJ Washtock sprinted and slammed his way for 281 yards rushing and two...

World News | India, Czechia Hold 7th Joint Defence Committee Meeting in Prague to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

Prague [Czechia], October 11 (ANI): India and Czechia held the 7th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting in Prague from October 7 to 9, focusing on strengthening defence industrial collaboration, military training, and expanding overall bilateral...

Small Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business Vaso

What inspired you to start the business? It was my mum. She was this incredible, very spirited woman and she died a couple of years ago. She was one of those people that really challenged us to think about the world a bit differently and to ask...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

‘Masterpiece’ war film that’s ‘an overlooked classic' gets 90% rating and is on Apple TV

A “masterpiece” war film praised by critics for being an "overlooked classic" has an impressive 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The Big Red One, written and directed by Samuel Fuller, came out in 1980 and featured a star-studded cast including Lee...

Gala Evening “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89”: A Tribute to Friendship, Freedom and Spirituality

In mid-November, Prague will host a special gala evening: at the Divadlo na Vinohradech, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Václav Havel will take centre stage. The evening “Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89” celebrates culture, friendship and values such as...

Jiri Prochazka: Magomed Ankalaev Doesn’t Run His Own Social Media Accounts

Fighters have taken issue with Magomed Ankalaev’s social media posts. | 📷: Getty/UFC Magomed Ankalaev’s social media presence is yet again being questioned. Ankalaev (20-2) lost his Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title in a...

Daniel Day-Lewis: A Dozen Wacky Examples of His Method Acting

Imagine you’re a crew member on a big movie production. It’s your first day on the job, and you’re eager to start your film career. You might carry some cables, move some lights… and spoon-feed or wipe the crumbs from the face of some actor who...

Where to watch Lithuania vs. Poland: Latest team news and TV information

Lithuania will host Poland in Kaunas on Sunday in what is their penultimate match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Already eliminated from contention, Lithuania will be playing for pride and looking to end their run on a positive note....

Where to watch Netherlands vs. Finland: Latest team news and TV information

The Netherlands enter Sunday’s qualifier at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in control of Group G and on the brink of sealing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Ronald Koeman’s men have been dominant throughout the campaign, winning four and drawing one...

Senior Warrant Officer of the Czech Army: An army with memory, tradition, and reverence for its heroes has a strong foundation and moral integrity

An interview with the newly appointed Chief Warrant Officer of the Czech Armed Forces, Warrant Officer Michal Gural, provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important non-commissioned officer positions in the armed forces. The Chief...

Famous birthdays for Nov. 1: Gary Player, Anthony Ramos

Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. They include: -- Writer James Kilpatrick in 1920 -- Actor Betsy Palmer in 1926 -- Hockey Hall of Fame member Al Arbour in 1932 -- World Golf Hall of Fame member Gary Player in...