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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Crazy Mother or StB? The Massacre of the Family of a Czech Who Made Games Famous for Hitler Remains a Mystery

The article explores the mysterious death of the family of Czech scientist Erich Hudec, whose work was notably used in promoting the 1936 Berlin Olympics, potentially linked to the StB during the post-war period.

Mar 23 • 05:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Book about the Bendas is a Chronicle of Dissent, Imprisonment, and Persecution, but Also of Faith and Hope

A new book explores the significant life of Václav Benda and his family's story of resistance during and after the communist regime in Czechoslovakia.

Mar 21 • 08:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former head of Czech Post Štěpán has also left Slovak Post after a few weeks

Štěpán, the former head of Czech Post, has resigned from his position at Slovak Post shortly after taking the role.

Mar 18 • 09:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Former Head of Czech Post Štěpán Also Left Slovak Post After a Few Weeks

Former Czech Post CEO Miroslav Štěpán has left his position at Slovak Post after just a few weeks, following his dismissal from Czech Post in January.

Mar 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Budget, debts, and the price of oil: Czech TV has begun the post-Moravec era of financial discussions

Czech Television has introduced a new debate format following the departure of Václav Moravec, focusing on current economic issues.

Mar 15 • 14:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Woman Nicknamed an Expert on Everything Ugly. She Fell in Love with the Post-Soviet East Because of Its Authenticity

A Czech woman has gained a reputation for her affinity towards the Post-Soviet East, appreciating its authenticity despite being playfully referred to as an 'expert on everything ugly.'

Mar 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Mejl Hlavs was 75 years old. His post-revolution album is being released again

The article discusses the re-release of Mejl Hlavs's post-revolution album, coinciding with his 75th birthday.

Mar 6 • 12:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The observation post above Liberec is for sale. The state offers the observation point from where comrades monitored possible enemy attacks

The observation point in Liberec, used historically for monitoring enemy activities, is now up for sale by the Czech state.

Mar 6 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Karel Malý, the second post-revolution rector of Charles University, has died

The article reports on the death of Karel Malý, a significant figure in Czech academia who served as the second rector of Charles University after the 1989 revolution.

Mar 6 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

High Manager of Czech Post Sent Over a Million to a Scammer; Now in Charge of Czech Railways' Finances

A senior executive of Czech Post transferred more than a million to a scammer and is now overseeing financial matters at Czech Railways.

Mar 6 • 10:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Recommended Writing Recently for 83 Crowns. Czech Post Raises Prices Again

Czech Post is raising prices for certain services, including recommended and valuable letters, starting from April 2023.

Mar 3 • 10:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czech Post will increase the price of registered letters

Czech Post announced plans to raise prices for registered letters, impacting consumers and businesses in the country.

Mar 3 • 09:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Babiš has learned. And he is even more dangerous, says former Prime Minister Fiala. He stated what bothers him the most

Former Prime Minister Petr Fiala reflects on his leadership and critiques Andrej Babiš's approach as he perceives it has become more dangerous post-election.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Martin Kuba timed it well. But we still don’t know the main thing, says sociologist

Sociologist Martin Buchtík discusses post-election dynamics in Czech politics and the potential demand for a new political party.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The court granted Brož a suspensive effect in his appeal against his dismissal from the post of dean of KTF

A Czech court has granted Brož a suspensive effect regarding his appeal against being dismissed from his position as dean of KTF.

Feb 25 • 15:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

No Ministerial Post: Turek Remains a Free Radical in Prague

Czech President Pavel blocked Filip Turek's appointment as a minister due to past controversial social media posts.

Feb 24 • 07:22 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

The science behind how everyone missed the Czechs having an extra skater vs. Canada

The article discusses a situation where the Czech hockey team had an extra skater during a game against Canada, examining why this went unnoticed using psychological concepts.

Feb 19 • 17:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"A Czech Lesson in Reality." Macinka in a Major American Newspaper Advises the West on How to Survive

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka outlines seven recommendations for the future of the West in a commentary for the New York Post following his remarks at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 19 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

What Will Great Book Thursday Bring? Charles IV, Russia, Norwegian Noir Crime, and Psychotherapy

Great Book Thursday will feature ten diverse new titles in Czech bookstores on March 19, including a biography of Charles IV, a novel about post-apocalyptic Russia, and an exploration of psychotherapy.

Feb 19 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Canada Nearly Loses 2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Game After Blown Too-Many-Men Call

In a closely contested 2026 Olympic quarterfinal against Czechia, Canada's hockey team faced a potential loss due to a missed call involving too many players on the ice for the Czech team.

Feb 18 • 22:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Red caps are no longer in vogue, Czechs do not trust Trump. Only one party's voters have decent support for him

Czechs are increasingly losing faith in Donald Trump, with current trust levels comparable to those for Vladimir Putin, reflecting shifting political sentiments post-2020 elections.

Feb 10 • 17:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The court imposed a million-dollar penalty on businessman Růžička for attempting to bribe a postal manager

Václav Růžička has been fined for attempting to bribe a Czech Post manager in a bid to secure a lucrative contract for his security firm.

Feb 10 • 16:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

For attempting to bribe a manager of Czech Post, an entrepreneur received a million fine

An entrepreneur received a hefty fine for trying to bribe a manager at Czech Post.

Feb 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

I don't have a good feeling about Sparta, says Šenkeřík. The Slavs exuded testosterone.

Former striker Zdeněk Šenkeřík comments on the Czech football league, expressing mixed feelings about Sparta's recent performances and the intensity of Slavia players post-win.

Feb 9 • 19:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The first Czech child in a village in the Sudetes after the war was delivered by a German midwife

The article discusses the historical significance of the first Czech child born in a Sudeten village after WWII, highlighting the involvement of a German midwife in the delivery.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Norovirus Strikes Again in Milan

The Swiss women's ice hockey team was struck by norovirus, preventing them from attending the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan after a player tested positive post their opening victory against the Czech Republic.

Feb 7 • 01:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

The Cinematic Journey of Gerta Schnirch Through the 20th Century Shows That We Have Still Not Come to Terms With the Post-War Expulsion of Germans

The article explores the struggles of Gerta, a young girl from a mixed Czech-German family in multicultural Brno, as World War II causes rising tensions among Czechs, Germans, and Jews in her community.

Feb 4 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Based on the award-winning novel by Tučková, a film has been made. Gerta Schnirch shines on HBO

The two-part film directed by Tomáš Mašín, inspired by Kateřina Tučková's novel, follows a woman's struggles in a mixed Czech-German family against the backdrop of Nazism and post-war violence.

Jan 20 • 10:08 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Inspectors of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority have hit the stores. They can impose fines of up to five million crowns

Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspectors are targeting stores in Prague to ensure proper pricing practices during post-Christmas sales and discounts, with fines up to five million crowns for violations.

Jan 16 • 06:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Babiš's dominance and Rajchl's disgrace. The first post-election data showed how individual parties are doing

Recent post-election data indicates that the ANO movement, led by Andrej Babiš, continues to dominate Czech politics with significant support, remaining stable three months after the elections.

Jan 12 • 16:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: Babiš shot Okamura, Vondráček resolved Greenland. We must look at the globe differently

The article discusses the ongoing political saga in post-pandemic Czechia, focusing on the contrasting ambitions of two prominent figures: one in power, and the other an often-televised personality known for simplistic solutions to complex problems.

Jan 6 • 16:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Metnar dismissed the CEO of Czech Post Miroslav Štěpán

Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar dismissed CEO Miroslav Štěpán of Czech Post due to ongoing unsatisfactory financial results and differing views on the leadership of the state enterprise.

Jan 5 • 17:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Metnar dismissed the general director of Czech Post, Štěpán. The company will be temporarily led by Škorpil

Czech Minister Metnar has dismissed the general director of Czech Post, Štěpán, appointing Škorpil as the interim leader.

Jan 5 • 17:01 UTC

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