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Goulash: Orbán’s Spies in Brussels; Czech and Moldova Elections in the Spotlight
Welcome back to the Goulash pot! The Czech elections are barely off the stove, yet the winning chef is already struggling to mix the right coalition ingredients. We’ll stir in some background on that. Meanwhile, the political kitchen across the...

‘We are in a very special situation as collectors’: Petr Pudil on opening the Kunsthalle Praha in Prague, and the art he collects
The Czech businessman Petr Pudil is the co-founder of BPD partners, which deals in property and agricultural chemicals, and established the Pudil Family Foundation in 2014 with his wife Pavlína. The foundation supports Czech and international...

Czech governor promotes Moravian-Silesian region to attract Korean investment
Josef Belica, governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic, highlighted the area's growing potential as a gateway for Korean businesses seeking to expand into Europe during an official visit to Korea this week. In a group...

Czech's Moravia-Silesia seeks Korean partners to transform into AI innovation hub
Published: 13 Oct. 2025, 15:58 Moravia-Silesia Governor Josef Bělica speaks during a media roundtable hosted by the Czech Embassy in Seoul, in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Oct. 13. [SEO JI-EUN] Czech Republic's Moravia-Silesia region, home...

Industry minister reiterates legitimacy of Czech nuclear power plant deal
Korea has signed a "legitimate" deal to build nuclear power units in the Czech Republic, the industry minister reaffirmed Monday, amid criticism over the intellectual property settlement deal made between the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power...

Tatratea names new distributor in Czech Republic
Slovak spirit Tatratea has appointed a new distributor in the Czech Republic to strengthen its presence in Central Europe. Tatratea has a new distributor in the Czech Republic Stock Plzeň-Božkov will manage Tatratea’s distribution in the Czech...

Lending startup Lidya shuts down over ‘severe financial distress’
Lidya, a Nigerian lending startup, has shut down owing to severe financial distress. The company raised approximately $16.45 million between 2017 and 2021, including an $8.3 million pre-Series B funding round. According to an email sent to...

Heads up! Microsoft’s Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds now available and shipping from $600
From $600 Update: Microsoft’s new Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X PC gaming handhelds are now available to purchase. Best Buy currently has them in stock and shipping with prices starting at $599.99 shipped for the standard Xbox ROG Ally. More...

Eva M2 Will Replace Zuzana 2 in Production
The latest Eva M2 self-propelled wheeled artillery system will replace the Zuzana 2 howitzer in production in Slovakia. Martin Martiš, editor-in-chief of Future Army, shared this in a commentary for Militarnyi. At the same time, he noted that the...

Brno’s New Multifunctional Hall Will Be Known As The T-Mobile Arena
The new multifunctional hall at the Brno Exhibition Centre, which is one of the largest buildings currently under construction in the Czech Republic, will be known as the T-Mobile Arena. The contract was signed yesterday at the site by...

Czechia's energy suppliers slash prices as heating season starts: How to save
If you choose a three-year contract, your price drops even further to CZK 1,089 per MWh, a 40 percent decrease compared to last year. For a typical household using around 10 MWh of gas annually for heating, that means you could save roughly CZK...

Consumer Prices in the Czech Republic Slightly Decrease in September
Inflation in the Czech Republic stood at 2.3% in September, slightly lower than in August. Mainly cheaper prices for food and travel contributed to a slight decline in living costs. In September, consumer prices in the Czech Republic fell...

Cabot Corp. strengthens manufacturing capabilities in North America for circular reinforcing carbons
Boston, MA – Cabot Corporation announced that it has enhanced its manufacturing capabilities in North America for circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions technology platform. With this milestone, Cabot’s site in...

From fishnets to schools: How Czech NGO Koridor UA supports Ukraine’s communities
Adéla Pafková|Photo: Koridor UA Koridor UA is a Czech NGO and though smaller than many other organizations, it plays a crucial role in delivering aid directly to those in need. It was founded in 2022 and its expertise lies in humanitarian...

Cabinet approves NT$44.2 billion plan to boost Taiwan's drone industry
Taipei, Oct. 16 (CNA) The Executive Yuan approved a plan on Thursday to develop Taiwan's drone industry, pledging NT$44.2 billion (US$1.43 billion) in funding through 2030. The plan, proposed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), focuses on...

Students from Livermore Performing Arts Studio off to Prague
LIVERMORE — Fourteen youth tappers from Triple Threat Performing Arts (TTPA) are headed to an even bigger stage to compete at the 2025 World Tap Dance Championships, part of the International Dance Organization (IDO) competitions in Prague, Czech...

How The Mass Production Of This Fighter Jet Keeps Its Price Down
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter jet flying today. It boasts the world's greatest production numbers, with the asterisk that there are high levels of uncertainty around those of Chinese jets. This high level of...

Cases of Modern Slavery On The Rise In The Czech Republic, Says Police Chief
Cases of modern slavery, in which either foreign workers or socially vulnerable Czech citizens are exploited, are on the rise in the Czech Republic, according to Jiri Mazanek, director of the National Centre against Organised Crime (NCOZ),...

No Debate Over Czech Withdrawal From EU or NATO, Says ANO’s Havlicek
SPD and the Motorists have accepted there will be no discussion of possible Czech withdrawal from the EU or NATO, including via a national referendum, during negotiations on the policy statement of the nascent government, ANO deputy leader Karel...

Czech news in brief for October 12: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Preliminary estimates show this year’s hop yield in the Žatec region is slightly above average, helped by rainfall that improved both crop size and alpha acid content, said Luboš Hejda, chairman of the Czech Hop Growers’ Association. Production is...