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- 18h ago
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.
- 2d ago
EU leaders reject US push to unfreeze Russian assets as Trump-Zelensky rift deepens
European leaders turned down a reported US proposal to release billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, while Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš accused Trump of betrayal over a Russian diesel deal.
- Oct 6
Kane matches Shilton cap record in England win as Merino sends Spain to quarter-finals
Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton's 125-cap record with two goals in England's 3-0 win over Czechia at Wembley, while a Mikel Merino double in Split earned Spain a 2-1 victory over Croatia to secure a Nations League quarter-final spot.
- Oct 6
Czechia withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over public broadcaster budget cuts
Česká televize will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Burgas, Bulgaria, citing a funding restructuring and planned savings of over 14 million euros.
- Oct 3
Leo Express suspends 1,300 km Przemysl-Prague-Frankfurt rail link after two months
Czech rail operator Leo Express is suspending its 1,300 km route linking Przemysl, Prague, and Frankfurt from October 5, citing severe disruptions caused by rail construction works in Germany.
- Sep 29
England defeat Czechia 2-0 as Harry Kane nears caps record and Tuchel tests tactical alternatives
Harry Kane scored his 87th international goal and Anthony Gordon headed the opener in Prague, lifting England into second place in Nations League Group A3.
- Sep 29
Spain defeat Croatia 4-1 behind Lamine Yamal brace as England beat Czechs 2-0
Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in Seville, while England secured a 2-0 win over ten-man Czech Republic in Prague.
- Sep 21
European intelligence chiefs warn Russia could test NATO defences within months
Intelligence directors from the Czech Republic, Latvia and Sweden reported that Moscow is preparing expanded sabotage campaigns and potential border incursions to challenge NATO mutual defense commitments.
- Sep 21
Five England players withdraw from Nations League squad as Cole Palmer and Declan Rice sidelined
Thomas Tuchel called up Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner after five players dropped out of England's four-match Nations League camp through injury.
- Sep 21
Czech government meets to approve state budget draft with 386 billion CZK deficit
Ministers in Prague are reviewing a revised fiscal plan after coalition partners agreed to trim the projected shortfall and introduce measures targeting rising fuel prices.
- Sep 14
Petr Pavel will lead Czech delegation to NATO summit in Tirana after agreement with Andrej Babiš
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš confirmed that President Petr Pavel will lead the national delegation at the NATO summit in Tirana, ending months of disputes between the government and Prague Castle.
- Sep 11
Lens beat Slavia Prague 3-2 with two stoppage-time goals in Champions League opener
Florian Thauvin and Ruben Aguilar scored in added time as RC Lens overcame a late deficit to defeat ten-man Slavia Prague 3-2 in Czechia.
- Sep 10
Power bank fire on EasyJet flight forces evacuation at Milan Malpensa
An EasyJet flight bound for Prague was evacuated via emergency slides on a taxiway at Milan Malpensa Airport on Thursday after a defective power bank caught fire in a passenger's bag.
- Sep 5
Luka Modrić commits to Croatia national team for Nations League campaign at age 41
The Croatian Football Federation confirmed that midfielder Luka Modrić will remain available for upcoming Nations League fixtures under returning manager Slaven Bilić.
- Aug 27
Coordinated disinformation campaign targets Czech-Polish relations with fake border claims
Hackers and automated social media accounts fabricated diplomatic documents and breached Polish media to claim Warsaw was seizing Czech territory, prompting official denials from both governments.
- Aug 27
Eros Ramazzotti postpones American tour to 2027 after vocal cord surgery
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti has halted his world tour following vocal cord surgery, postponing 17 concerts in North and South America until autumn 2027 while cancelling two dates.
- Aug 12
Romelu Lukaku transfers from Napoli to Fenerbahçe for approximately 6 million euros
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 33, completes a transfer from Napoli to Fenerbahçe after a difficult second season in Italy marked by injury, limited playing time and conflict with coach Antonio Conte.
- Aug 12
Lyon overturn first-leg deficit to beat Sparta Prague 3-0 and reach Champions League playoff round against Fenerbahçe
Olympique Lyonnais beat Sparta Prague 3-0 at the Groupama Stadium on 11 August to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League playoff round, where Fenerbahçe await.
- Aug 4
Wildfires across France, Spain and Greece displace 300,000, push up olive oil and wine prices
Fires in France, Spain and Greece have destroyed homes, killed nine people, and are set to raise the cost of olive oil, wine and vegetables as insurers brace for billions in claims.
- Aug 4
Lyon fall 2-1 at Sparta Prague in Champions League qualifier after Tolisso penalty miss and seven-minute collapse
Lyon fell 2-1 away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, leaving themselves with a one-goal deficit to overturn at home on 11 August.
