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🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

It’s not a reversal, reflects Kubal on the invitation of SPD leader Okamura after years of discussion preparation with Moravec

Czech Television's invitation to Tomio Okamura for a debate marks his first appearance in over eight years, with the decision described not as a reversal but a result of careful consideration.

Feb 27 • 15:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Spicy Lineup on Moravec. Critics Have Achieved Their Goal: Okamura Will Attend the Sunday Debate

Tomio Okamura will make an appearance on the long-running Czech debate show 'Otázky Václava Moravce' for the first time in over a decade after critics' persistent pressure.

Feb 27 • 10:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Bird Shuffle at Feeders. The Order of the Most Common Winter Visitors Has Changed for the First Time

A recent birdwatching event in the Czech Republic revealed surprising shifts in the rankings of winter bird visitors at feeders, with the blackbird achieving its highest-ever position.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The congress in Ciudad Real of wandering anti-vaxxers from the Republic of Menda Lerenda: with 'VIP' guests and a Manchego cocktail for 40 euros

The first congress addressing Vaccine Damage: Autism and Rare Diseases is set to take place in Ciudad Real, despite opposition from health authorities due to its promotion of unscientific information.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic is Sanatorium Pálava. It will welcome its first patients this summer

Sanatorium Pálava, the youngest spa complex in the Czech Republic, is set to open this summer and start welcoming its first patients.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jędrzej Bielecki: For the first time in the history of the Third Republic of Poland, the Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed such caution towards the alliance with the USA

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has expressed unprecedented caution regarding the country's alliance with the United States during his tenth presentation of Poland's foreign policy guidelines in parliament.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Czech President Petr Pavel will visit Lithuania

Czech President Petr Pavel is set to visit Lithuania, accompanied by the First Lady Eva Pavlova, with further program details to be announced closer to the date of the visit.

Feb 25 • 08:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who is Gianna Pratesi, the centenarian who voted in 1946?

Gianna Pratesi, a 105-year-old centenarian, celebrated her historic role in Italy's first women's vote during the inauguration of the Sanremo Festival.

Feb 24 • 22:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PARTY COMPLETE! ⟩ First guests leave the Estonia Concert Hall

The Republic of Estonia celebrated its 108th anniversary with a presidential reception and concert at the Estonia Concert Hall in Tallinn.

Feb 24 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sirje Karis wears Anu Lensmendi's creation at the reception

Estonian First Lady Sirje Karis wore a creation by designer Anu Lensment during the Republic Day reception, crafted using historical techniques in collaboration with local artists.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

River levels are rising in parts of the country; first flood alert in ten locations

The first flood alert has been issued for approximately ten locations across the Czech Republic as river levels rise amid ongoing weather conditions.

Feb 24 • 10:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Water Levels Rising in Eastern Czech Republic, Rivers Report First Flood Stages

Water levels in Eastern Czech Republic are rising, and rivers are starting to report reaching initial flood stages.

Feb 23 • 09:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Rain and thaw raise river levels. The first flood alert is in effect in seven places

Heavy rain and melting snow have raised river levels in seven locations across the Czech Republic, prompting the first level of flood alerts as of this morning.

Feb 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Due to the weather, the first-ever Boeing 777 with passengers landed in Brno

The first-ever Boeing 777 carrying passengers landed in Brno, Czech Republic, due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 20 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Unconventional Star. The First Republic Pleasure-Seeker and Entrepreneur Hugo Haas Succeeded in America

The article commemorates the 125th anniversary of actor Hugo Haas, highlighting his unique contributions and struggles in Czech cinema and his successful career in America.

Feb 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Iran condemns an 18-year-old boy to be hanged in public for participating in protests

Iran has sentenced 18-year-old Saleh Mohammadi to death for allegedly participating in protests against the Islamic Republic, marking the first known death penalty linked to recent demonstrations.

Feb 18 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Who Will Slovakia Play in the Semifinals? All 8 Scenarios Including the Unlikely Match Against the Czech Republic

Slovak ice hockey players triumphed over Germany with a score of 6:2, becoming the first semifinalists of the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Feb 18 • 13:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The first ruling from a collective lawsuit is finalized, the company must pay customers

In a landmark case in the Czech Republic, a company has been ordered to compensate customers in a collective lawsuit after failing to pay court fees for its appeal.

Feb 16 • 16:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Czech Republic - Switzerland 0:0. A hockey stick in Hertl's face, Czechs play a power play

The Czech Republic and Switzerland faced off in an Olympic hockey match, ending in a 0:0 score during the first period.

Feb 15 • 05:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Plzeň will finally start building the first home for autistics in the region

Plzeň is set to begin construction on its first facility dedicated to supporting individuals with autism in the region.

Feb 14 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Czech hockey players score six goals and win their first victory in the Olympic tournament

The Czech Republic men's ice hockey team achieved their first Olympic tournament victory by defeating France 6-3.

Feb 13 • 19:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

After the dark years – Sweden reaches the semifinals after drama

Sweden has qualified for the semifinals of the championship for the first time since 2014, defeating the Czech Republic in a dramatic quarterfinal.

Feb 13 • 18:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Canadian hockey players achieve a "shutout" victory in the Olympic tournament opener

The Canadian men's hockey team won their first match in the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games against the Czech Republic with a 5:0 score.

Feb 12 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Trust yes, decree no. The general resurrects the First Republic and its Byzantineisms

Italian parliamentarians show conflicting stances on military support for Ukraine, raising concerns about the government’s reliability.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech National Bank Issues First Six Licenses for Crypto Asset Services

The Czech National Bank has issued its first six licenses for the provision of services related to crypto assets.

Feb 11 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Seat is definitively ending. It used to be the most expensive Czech car, now it's almost a bargain

The production of the Seat Ateca in the Czech Republic is ending as demand has significantly decreased, despite its earlier popularity when it was first launched.

Feb 11 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Liberec, as the first in the Czech Republic, they loan readers works from Václav Havel's Library

The city of Liberec has become the first place in the Czech Republic to offer works from Václav Havel's Library for loan to readers.

Feb 10 • 12:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

After eight long years, Škoda is once again Car of the Year in the Czech Republic, for the first time as an electric vehicle

Škoda Elroq has been named Car of the Year in the Czech Republic for 2026, marking the brand's first win since 2018 and first as an electric vehicle.

Feb 10 • 10:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"Initial works have begun" on the Congolese part of the Lobito railway corridor, says the DRC

The DRC Minister of Commerce has announced the start of initial works on the Congolese section of the Lobito railway corridor, coinciding with the first shipment of Congolese minerals through this strategic logistics route.

Feb 10 • 08:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Meeting in Munich: Where Söder and Babiš Find Common Ground

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš chooses Munich for his first visit to a German-speaking country, a move aimed at strengthening ties with Bavaria.

Feb 9 • 18:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Sports

Olympic Diary: Vonn Paid for Risk, Maděrová's Courage Earned Gold. Ledecká Took on the IOC

The Czech Republic celebrated its first medals at the Olympics with Zuzana Maděrová winning gold and Jílek taking silver, while Lindsey Vonn faced a serious crash due to her calculated risk.

Feb 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

I am so sorry, Ledecká cried at the finish. Maděrová was kicked by Jelínek

Czech skier Ester Ledecká was emotional after her performance at the Olympic parallel giant slalom in Milan, where she contributed to the Czech team's first gold.

Feb 8 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czech Republic already knows the film of the year 2025. The drama Maestro and the first Czech-Vietnamese film succeeded

The drama 'Maestro' has been named the best film of the year 2025 by the Czech Film Critics Association, along with notable wins for its lead actress and a Vietnamese-Czech film.

Feb 7 • 21:54 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Congolese are now the majority among first-time asylum seekers in Mayotte

Congolese migrants have become the leading group of first-time asylum applicants in Mayotte, fleeing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Feb 7 • 08:32 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Verde Mexico comes back against Dominican Republic and is a finalist of the Caribbean Series 2026

The Tomateros overcame a two-run deficit with impressive rallies to defeat Escogido 9-4, securing their spot as the first finalist of the Caribbean Series 2026.

Feb 7 • 01:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turek spoke for the first time after Babiš 'threw him overboard'. He revealed what they discussed

Filip Turek, who was recently sidelined by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, addressed a crowd of protesting employees, stating he and Babiš had a cordial greeting but limited interaction after his government role was deemed closed.

Feb 6 • 13:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Ethical porn is not boring. It is sexy but also fun, say the organizers of the sold-out P*fest

The first Czech festival dedicated to alternative pornography, P*fest, showcases that ethical porn is both enjoyable and entertaining, according to its organizers.

Feb 6 • 05:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Dominican Republic vs Mexico Verde LIVE: What time and where to WATCH today's game Caribbean Series 2026

Mexico Verde will face the Dominican Republic in the final game of the first round of the Caribbean Series 2026, with the Dominicans aiming to finish undefeated while Mexico hopes to reach the semifinals depending on other match outcomes.

Feb 5 • 21:10 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Estonian floorball team tired against the Czech Republic in the final third

The Estonian men's floorball national team faced a heavy defeat of 1:14 against the Czech Republic during the World Championship qualifiers in Liepaja, despite scoring first early in the match.

Feb 5 • 17:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Only Russian, a Czech Legend Just Short of First Place. Top Olympians Ranked Across the Ocean

A preview of the upcoming Olympic tournament in Milan, showcasing the best hockey players from the NHL as ranked by Daily Faceoff based on their performances in the 1998-2014 Olympic era.

Feb 5 • 17:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turk's First Proposal: Ministry Demands 'Climate Audit'

The Czech Ministry of Environment, led by Motorists leader Petr Macinka, is initiating a significant change in climate policy through a proposed 'climate audit' to assess the impacts of green measures on the economy and society.

Feb 5 • 15:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: Preventive Cholera Vaccination Resumes As Global Supply Reaches Critical Milestone

The first preventive cholera vaccination campaign in over three years has begun in Mozambique as global supply increases, with additional campaigns planned in Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Feb 5 • 05:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

How to Wake Up from Winter Sleep? Romare Will Blast the Club Season at Akropolis

The upcoming spring club season in the Czech Republic, especially in the capital, is set to feature several notable electronic events beginning with British producer Romare on the first Friday of February.

Feb 4 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The world premiere of the dark comedy "Presidential Kidnapping" produced with Estonia's involvement took place in Rotterdam

The dark comedy "Presidential Kidnapping," a collaboration between Finland, Estonia, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands, made its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, exploring the bizarre event of the kidnapping of Finland's first president.

Feb 3 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Pointa N: The Bitter Chalice of Adam Vojtěch and the First Bill for Coalition with Extremists

Health Minister Adam Vojtěch faces challenges with his coalition partners following controversial requests regarding vaccinations and misinformation events organized by far-right politicians.

Feb 2 • 17:14 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

In the Czech Republic, enrollments for first graders started earlier. 'Organizationally more complicated,' evaluates school in Olomouc

The Czech Republic has initiated early enrollments for first graders, leading to complex organizational challenges as noted by a school in Olomouc.

Jan 16 • 13:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Hašek and Fučík mocked her, communists rejected her... The first Czech professional journalist fought for emancipation and against 'plebeianism'

Olga Fastrová, the first professional female journalist in the Czech Republic, is revisited as a significant figure who fought for women's emancipation and faced ridicule and rejection from both her peers and the communist regime.

Jan 16 • 05:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

European Commission and Republic of Cyprus on shared political tracks in the first half of 2026

Limassol is at the center of European politics, hosting a session of the College of Commissioners for the first time, with President Christodoulides meeting Ursula von der Leyen.

Jan 15 • 17:12 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

5 thousand fewer children than last year. 140 thousand future first graders heading for enrollments

Enrollments for first-grade classes have started, with about 140 thousand children expected this year, which is 5 thousand fewer than last year.

Jan 15 • 16:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Despite charging 12 times, the biathletes were sixth in the relay again after a week

Czech biathletes Tomáš Mikyska, Jonáš Mareček, Vítězslav Hornig, and Michal Krčmář finished sixth in the World Cup relay in Ruhpolding, mirroring their previous week's performance due to 12 recharged shots, with France taking first place ahead of Norway and Germany.

Jan 15 • 15:24 UTC

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