Czech populists split on future of key Ukraine ammo initiative

This weekend’s parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic could jeopardise Prague’s flagship initiative to supply Ukraine with ammunition, as the leading candidate, Andrej Babiš, has promised to cancel the programme if his party wins the...

Czechs voting in parliamentary elections

Polling stations in Czechia will open today at 2 p.m. local time at approximately 14,800 locations and close at 10 p.m. After a night break, they will be open again on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The main results could be known by Saturday...

Morning Roundup: Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza peace plan, energy prices to drop next year, and Luxembourg bids to host start of Tour de France

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Thursday, 9 October. Luxembourg 2026 BUDGET – Finance Minister Gilles Roth has presented Luxembourg's draft 2026 state budget to the Chamber of Deputies, outlining a vision of "growing...

AUSTRIA EXPECTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WINTER SEASON

The Alps are about to get a dusting of snowflakes, and Austria’s tourism experts are buzzing with anticipation for the 2025/26 winter season. There's a mix of excitement and, you know, a bit of nervousness. Even with things like inflation still...

Czech Chief of Staff Supports Transfer of Modernized T-72M4CZ Tanks to Ukraine

The Czech Republic is modernizing T-72M4CZ tanks, which can be transferred to Ukraine after the necessary work is completed. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Republic, Karel Řehka, who emphasized that such a step was...

Checkpoint CT enables relaxed liquids rules at Prague Airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague is relaxing its rules for liquids on board aircraft following the deployment of computed tomography (CT) x-ray machines, which began operating in Terminal 2 in May this year and were successfully recertified at the end...

Czech parliamentary elections revolve around support for Ukraine

Andrej Babis, former Czech prime minister and head of the ANO party, at a campaign rally in Liberec, Czech Republic, on September 23, 2025. DAVID W CERNY / REUTERS At 71, Andrej Babis has demonstrated indefatigable stamina. On Tuesday, September...

Czech parliamentary elections begin today at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT)

Czechia holds parliamentary elections on October 3–4 in what are seen as decisive for the country’s future domestic and foreign policy direction, BGNES reported. By tradition, the vote takes place over two days. Polling stations will be open on...

Erste Group’s Reico Fund Acquires Palladium Prague, Transaction Under ÚOHS Review

In a significant real estate development announced today, Erste Group is acquiring the Palladium shopping center in Prague through its Reico real estate fund. The Czech Office for the Protection of Competition (ÚOHS) is currently reviewing the...

Czech Republic: Who is Andrej Babis, the man who hopes to be PM?

Andrej Babis has been dressing down for this election campaign trail, opting for jeans and sneakers instead of tailored suits and handmade shoes. He sometimes appears at these events wearing a wool sweater, sometimes in a black hoodie featuring...

Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce Joins European Federation of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce

The Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce has officially become a member of the European Federation of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce (EFBCC), an international organization founded in Geneva in 2017 that brings together dozens of bilateral chambers...

Czechia: Who is Andrej Babis, the man who hopes to be PM?

Andrej Babis has been dressing down for this election campaign trail, opting for jeans and sneakers instead of tailored suits and handmade shoes. He sometimes appears at these events wearing a wool sweater, sometimes in a black hoodie featuring...

Czechia: Fiala and Babiš clash in final televised debate before elections

Prime Minister Petr Fiala of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) and opposition leader Andrej Babiš of the ANO movement confronted each other for the last time before the upcoming elections in a heated debate on TV Nova on Wednesday evening. The...

Signal Festival 2025: Prague’s Citywide Digital Transformation

Signal Festival returns to Prague from 16-19 October, promising a dazzling four-night transformation of the city through cutting-edge digital art, light installations, immersive projections, and international creative collaborations. As one of...

Czechs Will Vote Tomorrow To Decide Between ANO and Current Govt Coalition

Czech voters will go to the polls tomorrow and Saturday to decide whether the current governing coalition will remain in power or whether ANO leader and former PM Andrej Babis will return to government, as elections are held for the Chamber of...

Czech billionaire’s expected election win could rattle EU and Ukraine

A billionaire admirer of US president Donald Trump is expected to win the Czech Republic’s parliamentary elections but then face difficulty forming a government, in a process that the European Union and Ukraine will watch with trepidation. The...

Fears for Welsh steel industry over new EU tariff plans

Wales’ Economy Secretary Rebecca Evans has warned of drastic consequences for the future of Welsh steelmaking after the EU announced plans to slash tariff-free import quotas. Ms Evans pledged to do “everything we can” to influence UK-EU talks over...

Czechia election: The specter of populism returns

Czech President and former chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces Petr Pavel is a level-headed man with strong nerves. Yet even though he almost never gets emotional in his capacity as head of state, he has seemed for quite some time...

Babiš confirms advanced coalition talks with SPD and Motorists for new Czech government

Negotiations on the formation of a new Czech government have entered a decisive phase after election winner Andrej Babiš confirmed that his ANO movement is in talks with Tomio Okamura’s hard-right Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and Petr...

John Neumeier’s “Liliom” Premieres in Prague on October 23 and 24

The National Theatre Ballet will soon unveil Liliom, a powerful new production by acclaimed American choreographer John Neumeier, known for transforming human emotions into movement. The ballet will premiere at Prague’s State Opera on October 23...