- 2d ago
EU Commission proposes Poland exemption from migrant intake for 2027
The European Commission proposed on 6 November 2026 that Poland be released for 2027 from accepting migrants under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact. Four other countries, Austria among them, were named in the same finding.
- 2d ago
Spain names 27-man squad with five newcomers for last Nations League group games
Luis de la Fuente left Gavi out and called up Álvaro Valles, Marc Roca, Jacobo Ramón, Pablo Barrios and Ander Barrenetxea for the final two group-stage matches against the Czech Republic and England.
- 3d ago
Luis de la Fuente names Spain squad for Czech Republic and England Nations League games
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente announced the squad on Friday, 6 November, for the last two group matches, with Jacobo Ramón, Pablo Barrios and Marc Roca among the newcomers. The list came after the Urda rail accident and the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.
- 3d ago
Germany says Russian participation makes 2027 ice hockey Worlds practically impossible
Berlin says Russian participation would make the May 2027 tournament impossible, while the IIHF council has not yet decided whether Russia will compete.
- 3d ago
Swiss women open Denmark world championship against USA on Friday, 6 November
Switzerland start the women's ice hockey world championship in Herning and Esbjerg on Friday, 6 November, against the reigning world and Olympic champions. Captain Lara Stalder is ruled out with a knee injury.
- 3d ago
Cuban living in Russia faces Romanian arrest warrant over 2024 sabotage plot
A 35-year-old Cuban living in Russia faces an in-absentia arrest warrant from the Bucharest Court of Appeal. Prosecutors link him to a 2024 sabotage plan that Romanian police foiled.
- 4d ago
Police search home of influencer Iulian Demeter over son's alleged online pistol order
Romanian police searched 10 homes in Dâmbovița on 3 November, including that of influencer Iulian Demeter, after his 11-year-old son allegedly ordered an airsoft pistol from the Czech Republic.
- 5d ago
Canada bars Russian juniors as Nordic and Baltic federations shun Russia
Canada says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete at the world junior championship in Alberta, while more federations refuse to play Russia after the sports court ruling.
- 6d ago
Czech public media staff strike as thousands protest plan to scrap licence fee
Czech Television and Czech Radio staff struck for 24 hours on Tuesday, 3 November, and thousands rallied in Prague and other cities against plans to fund public broadcasting from the state budget.
- Oct 30
Sports court lifts Russia's ice hockey exclusion, ordering IIHF to readmit its teams
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled unanimously on Friday, 30 October 2026, that the IIHF must readmit Russian teams with immediate effect. The IIHF said it was disappointed and would respect the ruling, but still has to work out how to apply it in practice.
- Oct 30
Tesco sells Czech and Slovak businesses to Ahold Delhaize for €1.7bn
Tesco expects net cash proceeds of €1.2 billion from the Dutch retailer, and plans to return most of that to shareholders through buybacks. Completion is expected in the second half of 2027.
- Oct 25
Thousands protest in Prague against plan to fund Czech public broadcasters from the state budget
Protesters in Prague's Old Town Square opposed a bill that would abolish the broadcasting fee and move Czech Television and Czech Radio onto state funding, with budgets about 15% lower.
- Oct 25
TSG Hoffenheim beats Bayer Leverkusen 3:0, ending six straight competitive wins
Andrej Kramaric's penalty and late goals from Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt gave Hoffenheim a 3:0 win in Sinsheim on Sunday, 25 October, their 1000th Bundesliga goal.
- Oct 23
EU fuel prices up 31.4% year on year in September; Portugal ranks 15th
Eurostat puts the year-on-year rise in EU fuel prices at 31.4% for September, and Portugal's pump prices change again from 26 October under a new fiscal decree.
- Oct 22
Weiden court sends waste firm director to four and a half years for illegal exports to Czechia and Poland
A Weiden court convicted a former waste firm director on Thursday, 22 October 2026, after more than 700 tonnes of waste were illegally shipped to Czechia and Poland. The verdict is not yet final.
- Oct 19
FIVB confirms 32 teams for 2027 men's volleyball World Championship in Poland
The FIVB published the final list on Monday, 19 October 2026, filling 15 places through the world ranking alongside Poland, Italy and 15 continental qualifiers. Russia does not appear in the communiqué despite its third-place ranking.
- Oct 18
Miguel Oliveira finishes WorldSBK debut 11th as BMW takes third among manufacturers
Miguel Oliveira finished tenth in the final WorldSBK race at Jerez de la Frontera on Sunday, 18 October, closing his debut season 11th overall. Nicolò Bulega won the race and the title, while Brad Binder will replace Danilo Petrucci at BMW in 2027.
- Oct 17
Czech opposition keeps Senate control as Babiš's ANO fails to win a seat
ANO won no seat in the second round of partial Senate elections, losing the only mandate it had been defending. First-round results indicate the government coalition will not reach a Senate majority.
- Oct 16
Panzani and Cerealis enter exclusive talks to form €1.8 billion European food group
Portuguese pasta maker Cerealis and Panzani, owned by CVC Capital Partners, have entered exclusive negotiations to create a group with about 1,800 staff and roughly €1 billion in annual revenue.
- Oct 16
EU summit divided over Spain's migration policy as Sánchez reportedly blocks tough text
Leaders at the Brussels summit criticised Spain's extraordinary regularisation of irregular migrants, while the conclusions recognised the special situation of Ceuta and Melilla. Pedro Sánchez said Europe is more present in both cities than ever before.
