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‘Czech Trump’ Set to Shift Central Europe Away from Brussels
The voting in the central European nation of some 11 million is scheduled to conclude at 2pm local time (12:00 GMT), with preliminary results to be announced later in the day, RT reported. The final polls, released earlier this week, suggest that...
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...
Škoda Elroq deployed for the first time by the Czech Police
As part of its ongoing fleet modernisation, the Czech Police are increasingly turning to electromobility. For the first time, an all-electric SUV from Škoda is being tested under real operational conditions. The new Elroq is set to prove that...
Czechs vote in election that could return Babis to power
01:06 Czechs began voting on Friday in a two-day election that could bring back populist billionaire Andrej Babis as Prime Minister. Polls show Babis's ANO party leading Prime Minister Petr Fiala's center-right coalition. Analysts expect ANO to...
Czechs Going to the Polls: Eurosceptic Turn on the Horizon?
Voting began Friday, October 3rd in a two-day general election in the Czech Republic that could steer the country away from its strong support for Ukraine and turn back to a conservative outlook on the European Union. Former prime minister Andrej...
"Czech Trump" prepares for return in elections
As you read this, the Czech Republic is heading into an election that could shift the foreign policy of one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers in the EU. The frontrunner in pre-election polls, with about 30% support, is populist billionaire Andrej...
Mining Forum Armenia opened in Armenia`s Tsakhkadzor
ArmInfo.The Mining Forum Armenia, an international mining forum, opened in Tsaghkadzor. For the second year in a row, it brings together the industry's potential to discuss strategic priorities, shape sustainable development prospects, and...
Czech elections: Wet Right being replaced by Prague version of Nigel Farage
Go back to the start of democratic life for Czechs, to 1991, the year Soviet troops left what was then Czechoslovakia. In that year, the Czech Civic Democratic Party (ODS) was founded by Václav Klaus, a darling of Margaret Thatcher. It began as a...
Opinion: How medical cannabis can help Canada reach its new export ambitions
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Raj Grover: As demand surges in Germany and other markets, Canada has a chance to cement it's standing as Europe’s most trusted medical cannabis partner. The Canadian medical cannabis sector stands out as globally...
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...
Czechia seeks EU approval to extend Dukovany funding
The Czech Republic has formally asked the European Commission (EC) to extend its previously approved state aid for the fifth nuclear unit at Dukovany to cover the construction of a sixth unit as well. This notification is a critical step in...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Babiš Finalises Czech Coalition Deal With SPD and Motorists
The parties forming the new Czech government have reached an agreement on how ministries will be divided among them. Andrej Babiš, leader of the Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) party, announced the deal on Friday evening on X. As the head of...