Eurosceptics and Russia hail Czech tycoon’s election win as blow to Brussels and Kyiv

Eurosceptic politicians and Russian officials have warmly welcomed Andrej Babis’ victory in Czech parliamentary elections, even as the billionaire admirer of US president Donald Trump denied that he would tilt Prague away from Brussels and towards...

Czech it out: HRTech startup Talentiqa raises €1 million to let AI do the first job interview – even at midnight

Talentiqa, a recruitment automation startup out of Prague, has secured €1 million in funding to expand its AI-powered hiring assistant. The round was equally backed by Purple Ventures and Venture to Future Fund. “For twenty years I dealt with...

We are so back: Babis’ win in Czechia is a huge victory for European conservatives

After four long years in the political wilderness, Andrej Babiš returns to presumably lead the Czech Republic after his blowout victory. In neighboring Hungary, Viktor Orbán was jubilant, celebrating the victory of his ally, while in Slovakia,...

Populist Babiš wins Czech election; Prime Minister’s chair not guaranteed yet

Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš and his ANO party have won a landslide victory in a crucial Czech parliamentary election, but that doesn’t mean they’ll easily become prime minister, writes Politico. ANO won 35% of the vote, significantly more...

Billionaire’s return steers Czechia away from Ukraine, toward pro-Russian bloc

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Karel Janicek Published Oct 05, 2025 • 4 minute read Chairman of opposition "ANO" (YES) movement Andrej Babis reacts as he addresses the media during the parliamentary...

Babiš wins Czech election but falls short of majority

Andrej Babiš’s ANO party has won the Czech parliamentary election held on Oct. 3–4, securing 34.5 percent of the vote and 80 of the 200 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Despite the commanding victory, it leaves Babiš short of the 101 seats...

Czech Baseball Makes History With First-Ever European Championship Medal

In Rotterdam, the Czech Republic’s baseball team achieved a milestone that reshapes the sport’s history at home. By defeating defending champion Spain 9–2 in the third-place game of the European Championship, the Czechs secured their first-ever...

Avoiding Obstruction: Czechia Unlikely to Mirror Hungary Despite ‘Trumpist’ Ex-PM Win, Experts Say

The election victory of populist billionaire Andrej Babiš in the Czech Republic has triggered an intense debate over the future of the country’s staunch support for Ukraine. While Babiš campaigned on a promise to curb aid, analysts speaking to...

From Cape Town to Prague: Nicolaas Uys and Saffa Maso

Former rugby professional Nicolaas Uys brings the authentic taste of his homeland to the Czech Republic with his bistro, Saffa Maso. What began as a small hobby has grown into a success story centred around traditional biltong and South African...

U-20 World Cup: Morocco beat Argentina to lift maiden title

Under-20 World Cup [Credit: VOA] A first-half brace by Yassir Zoubiri, on Monday, earned Morocco the victory over Argentina at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Chile to lift the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Zoubiri’s opener came...

Russian Drones Hit Sumy Maternity Hospital After Ukraine Strikes Energy Facilities Inside Russia

Russian forces struck several sites across Ukraine, including a medical facility in the Ukrainian city of Sumy, after Kyiv carried out a massive drone attack on Russia's Belgorod region, knocking out power to thousands of homes. Oleh Hryhorov, the...

Czech miniseries Monyová triumphs at Serial Killer

29/09/2025 - A Special Mention went to the Estonian drama My Dear Mom, while the Quick Killer Award honoured the Estonian-Finnish web series Kalamaja Blues The Monyová crew introducing the miniseries at Serial Killer (© David Konecny) The eighth...

Hungary Eyes Turkmen Gas to Diversify Energy Imports

Hungary, one of Gazprom’s largest remaining clients within the European Union, is exploring the prospect of importing natural gas from Turkmenistan, The Moscow Times reported. During a recent visit to Ashgabat, Hungary’s Deputy State Secretary for...

Czech Voters Signal Shift Ahead of Elections

During his shambolic visit to the UN last week, President Trump unexpectedly declared that Ukraine was in a position to “fight and win” all its territory back from Russia. If this amounted to a welcome boost to Ukrainian morale, the main thrust of...

We The People: The origins of Iowa’s beer industry

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa’s beer industry is thriving — and experts says it all started with Iowa City’s beer caves over 100 years ago. Underneath the neighborhood on the city’s Market Street, there’s a series of tunnels holding the city’s...

Europe’s stuttering nuclear renaissance

Last month, the European Court of Justice dismissed Austria’s lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source, ruling that the European Commission was right to assume that under certain conditions, this could...

Babiš is back: Billionaire's return steers Czechia away from Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia

PRAGUE — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream political...

Babiš is back: Billionaire’s return steers Czechia away from Ukraine and toward Hungary and Slovakia

PRAGUE (AP) — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream...

Ex Oriente Film workshop holds its second session of 2025 at Astra

20/10/2025 - Romania’s longest-running documentary event is hosting the teams behind 11 projects, who will attend five days of master classes, lectures and practical sessions (© Institute of Documentary Film/Sabin Ionuţ Rusu) An increase in...

Babis' Czech Election Victory Poses Potential Headache For Brussels, Kyiv

The election victory this weekend of right-wing populist Andrej Babis risks turning the Czech Republic into another Central European problem child for Brussels after he campaigned on vows to slash support for Ukraine and confront the EU over...