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German Police Will Patrol the Czech and Polish Sides of the Border

German, Czech, and Polish police will jointly patrol their borders to combat illegal migration, as announced by German Interior Minister Nancy Faeserova, in agreement with her Czech and Polish counterparts, Vít Rakušan and Mariusz Kamiński. This cooperative approach mirrors the successful model currently employed by Slovak police. The Czech Interior Minister had already agreed to joint Czech-German patrols on the Czech side of the border a week prior. Additionally, the three ministers have agreed to create a joint task force

The Trail Leads to Kiev. The Germans Have Made Progress in their Investigation into the Nord Stream Attacks

One year following the rupture of the gas pipelines connecting Russia and Germany along the Baltic Sea, potential Ukrainian involvement is surfacing as a focal point of investigation. In the quest to apprehend those responsible for the explosions that struck the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year, a web of clues and conjecture began to unravel, pointing in various directions. Recent reports from German media suggest that, a year after the incidents, the likelihood of individuals from

Kazakhstan Complies with Sanctions Against Russia

During his visit to Berlin, President Kasym-Zomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan aimed to dispel allegations that his country serves as a conduit for Western-sanctioned goods flowing into Russia. Following a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Tokayev affirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to abiding by the sanctions imposed on Russia. “Kazakhstan has unequivocally declared its adherence to the sanctions regime. We maintain ongoing communication with relevant organizations tasked with overseeing sanctions compliance. Any doubts on the part of Germany regarding the possibility of

Czech Retail Chains Promise to Make Food Cheaper

After farmers and, to some extent, food producers initiated price cuts, consumers eventually witnessed a decline in the prices of numerous supermarket food items. The retail chains pledged to continue passing on the reduced supplier prices. Additionally, a decrease in the willingness of Czech consumers to spend, coupled with price pressure when importing goods from abroad, particularly from Poland, played a significant role in this trend. “In August, the most substantial reductions in promotional prices were observed in oils, butters,

Gazprom’s Gas Production Fell by Nearly 25 % in the First Half of the Year

In the first half of this year, Russia’s gas production giant, Gazprom, experienced a substantial drop in gas production, recording a nearly 25 % decline year-on-year to 179.45 billion cubic meters. This announcement was made by the company, which has recently grappled with a significant reduction in gas exports to Europe, as reported by Reuters. In late August, Gazprom disclosed that its net profit for the first half had plummeted to 296 billion rubles (approximately 70 billion crowns), down from

Half the Population of Nagorno-Karabakh Has Fled to Armenia. The Unrecognized Republic will Cease to Exist.

Over 65,000 individuals have sought refuge in Armenia, fleeing from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which came under Azerbaijani control last week following a swift military campaign. This represents over half of the estimated population of the separatist region, as reported by Reuters on Thursday, citing a spokesperson for the Armenian Prime Minister. In this context, the internationally unrecognized Karabakh republic is on the brink of dissolution. The President of the Republic of Karabakh (Artsakh Republic), Samvel Shahramanyan, has issued a decree

Czech Retail Chains Promise to Make Food Cheaper

Gazprom’s Gas Production Fell by Nearly 25 % in the First Half of the Year

Czechia to Receive €2.2 billion for Clean Energy Development from European Comission

Eco-Activists Protested in Prague Before the Green Deal Summit

Czech Foreign Debt Rose to CZK 4.381 Trillion

Politics

The Trail Leads to Kiev. The Germans Have Made Progress in their Investigation into the Nord Stream Attacks

One year following the rupture of the gas pipelines connecting Russia and Germany along the Baltic Sea, potential Ukrainian involvement is surfacing as a focal point of investigation. In the

The Russian Owner of the Czech Factory Died. The New One is Connected to Putin’s Oligarch.

Shortly after the passing of the previous Russian owner, a new Russian owner has emerged in the ownership structure of the Central Bohemian Safina factory. Notably, this new owner has

Poland WIll Not Deliver Weapons to Ukraine Anymore

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced that Poland will cease its weapon exports to Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Poland to enhance its own military capabilities. The statement was

Finnish Parliament Stopped Buying Pepsi Due to the Company’s Cooperation with Russia

PepsiCo products will no longer be available for purchase within the premises of the Finnish Parliament building. This decision stems from the US soft drinks giant’s ongoing involvement in Russia,

Poland Begins Extraditing Ukrainian Men Who Fled Mobilisation

Poland has taken the lead in extraditing individuals who left Ukraine to evade mobilization due to bribery. Other EU member states may find themselves in a similar predicament. Ukrainian authorities,

World

The Trail Leads to Kiev. The Germans Have Made Progress in their Investigation into the Nord Stream Attacks

Kazakhstan Complies with Sanctions Against Russia

Gazprom’s Gas Production Fell by Nearly 25 % in the First Half of the Year

Half the Population of Nagorno-Karabakh Has Fled to Armenia. The Unrecognized Republic will Cease to Exist.

Police Killed a Mass Shooter in Bratislava. The Attacker Shot from a House Window.

Culture

The Head of Franz Kafka Will Be Removed in Prague

The iconic moving sculpture featuring the head of Franz Kafka, situated near Národní Avenue, is set to undergo a comprehensive restoration in the upcoming weeks. The artwork, crafted by David

What Awaits Praguers at the Signal Festival 2023

Signal Festival is now embarking on its second decade of existence this year. The 11th edition of the Festival of Light is set to commence on October 12th. What awaits

Polish Minister Compares Holland’s Film to Nazi Propaganda

Poland’s Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, along with several politicians from the ruling parties, have launched vehement criticism against Agnieszka Holland’s latest film, “Green Borders.” The film, which sheds light on

Prague Art Week 2023. Check Out This Year’s Program.

Prague Art Week, a renowned international festival, is gearing up to captivate the Prague art scene and its audience with a diverse array of artistic expressions. In contrast to smaller

Prague 6 Offers Cheap Flat Rents in Exchange for 10h Spent with Elderly Residents

The Prague 6 administration is once again extending an offer to university and college students for available apartments within its retirement home. Individuals interested in residing in a one-room apartment

Travel

German Police Will Patrol the Czech and Polish Sides of the Border

Israelis WIll Not Require Visas to Visit the US from 30 November

London Airport Operations Restricted by Coronavirus

Ryanair Introduces Six New Routes from Prague

Czech Railways Are More Punctual then German Deutsche Bahn

Sport

Czech Tennis Player Vondroušová Advances to Quaterfinals in USA

Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová secured her first-ever US Open quarterfinal spot, defeating American Peyton Stearns in a thrilling match. Despite a troublesome shoulder, Vondroušová clinched an 11th consecutive Grand Slam

Prague Slavia Triumphs 2-0 in Europa League Opener against Luhansk

Prague Slavia’s football team secured a 2-0 victory against Luhansk in the opening match of the final round of the Europa League’s 4th preliminary round. This win puts them on

Slavia Dominates Dnipro in Europa League Qualifiers 3-0

Slavia footballers cruised to a 3-0 victory over Dnipro in the Europa League qualifiers, putting them closer to the final playoff. Schranz’s brace in the first half secured their lead,

Police Sent the Russian Tennis Player Home From the Airport. She Was Heading to a Tournament in Prague

Prague is gearing up for the Livesport Prague Open tennis tournament, but the event has already faced controversy as Russian and Belarusian female athletes have been barred from attending. At

Czech Government Approves Ban On Russian Athletes From Participating In Competitions In the Czech Republic

In a meeting on June 28, the Czech government made the decision, based on a proposal from the Ministry of Education, to impose a ban on Russian athletes and teams

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