Classical Music Playlist, October 10, 2025

Composer Pavel Vranický (1756-1808) After early years of study, Moravian (Czech) composer Pavel Vranický (1756-1808) moved to Vienna where he would become a central figure of the city's musical life. He was music director of two royal theater...

London exhibition shows pioneering work of Polish “sociological photographer” Zofia Rydet

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Juric: ‘I am certainly an admirer of De Zerbi’ ahead of Marseille vs. Atalanta

Ivan Juric admits he is ‘certainly an admirer’ of Olympique Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi, but insists Atalanta results do not reflect their performances. It kicks off at the Stade Velodrome on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. Advertisement...

Where to watch Spain vs. Georgia: Latest team news and TV information

Spain will look to make a hat trick of wins when they face Georgia in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match of October on Saturday. Spain are riding high on their winning momentum after bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss...

7 best movies to watch if you like Black Bag

Steven Soderbergh’s 2025 spy drama Black Bag boils the espionage thriller down to a 93-minute marital conflict: a husband ordered to find a traitor in British intelligence realizes the main suspect is his wife. The film mixes marital distrust,...

Where to watch Estonia vs. Italy: Latest team news and TV information

Italy will look to strengthen their automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they travel to Tallinn to face Estonia in a qualifier match on Saturday. The Estonia national football team have poor form on their back, having been...

Unidentified UAVs Were Detected Near Military Facilities In The Czech Republic

2 The Czech army is preparing to shoot them down. The Czech Armed Forces reported that there have also been cases of unknown drones near strategic, including military facilities. This is reported by IDNES, writes "European Pravda", spokeswoman for...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Ireland: Latest team news and TV information

Portugal will look to continue their winning streak when they welcome Ireland in an intriguing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Since winning their second UEFA Nations League title in June, Portugal has been high on their winning streak....

The art of not being a tourist in Italy

The very best journeys involve traveling not only through space but also through time. You encounter places and objects that are hundreds or even thousands of years old and find yourself imagining what kind of society would have made them. And...

Vietnamese áo dài to shine at Czech Republic’s pageant next year

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese community across Europe is eagerly waiting for the Mrs Áo Dài Europe 2026 pageant, a cultural extravaganza honouring Vietnamese culture set to unfold in the Czech Republic next year. According to the organsing board,...

Vietnamese Ao dai to shine at Czech Republic’s pageant next year

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnamese community across Europe is eagerly waiting for the Mrs Ao dai Europe 2026 pageant, a cultural extravaganza honouring Vietnamese culture set to unfold in the Czech Republic next year. According to the organsing board,...

NBC Sports reveals 2026 Winter Olympic hockey TV broadcast crew

Kenny Albert, the lead NHL play-by-play broadcaster for Turner Sports and previously a longtime voice for NBC’s coverage of hockey, will call Team USA men’s and women’s games at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the network is set to announce...

As Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire, Czech FM express hope

The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas that includes the release of hostages held in Gaza, foreign media reported on Friday. The truce, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, was welcomed in Czechia, where the Foreign...

Looking for a blast of pure joy? High schools are ramping up fall musical season

Students at several York County high schools and one elementary school are working hard to learn their lines before the opening night of their plays this fall. Dallastown students will show off their acting skills at the end of October by...

American reconnaissance aircraft Boeing RC-135U spotted over the Black Sea near Sevastopol

An American reconnaissance aircraft Boeing RC-135U was spotted over the Black Sea near Sevastopol, causing concern among Russian military and local media. This is reported by UNN with reference to Russian media, monitoring website ItaMilRadar. The...

Fil-Swiss gallery owner puts up outdoor art exhibit in Japan

A Filipino-Swiss gallery owner has partnered with two Czech private firms in putting together an outdoor art exhibit they called “Forest of Civilizations” at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Their exhibit featured ancient subfossil oak trees which,...

Ukrainian MFA names media outlets whose journalists joined Russian tour in occupied Donetsk region

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is initiating entry bans for journalists and other participants who joined a tour of the temporarily occupied towns of Avdiivka and Kurakhove in Donetsk region, organized by the Russian Ministry of...

Are Bellingcat and the OCCRP ‘independent’ media?

These government funded “watchdogs” only exist to support government approved narratives. By Lucy KOMISAR Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Two major western propaganda operations, self-described...

Viktor Gyokeres injury update as Mikel Arteta makes worrying Arsenal admission

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has been ruled out of Tuesday's trip to Slavia Prague(Image: Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Viktor Gyokeres is not available for Arsenal's trip to Slavia Prague on Tuesday, after picking up an injury...

Croatia remain top after draw against Czechia in Prague

by croatiaweek October 9, 2025 in Sport Ivan Perišić (Screenshot) Croatia were held to a goalless draw by Czechia on Thursday night in their World Cup qualifying clash at Fortuna Arena in Prague. It was a cagey encounter in Group L, with the hosts...