Hepatitis A outbreak in Czech Republic claims 10 lives in Prague

PRAGUE, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A growing outbreak of hepatitis A is spreading across the Czech Republic, with Prague reporting 826 cases since January and 10 deaths, the Prague public health authority HygPraha said on Tuesday. According to the...

Prague World Vegan Fest: A Celebration of Conscious Living in Prague

Prague once again becomes a meeting place for vegans and anyone interested in a conscious lifestyle. The Prague World Vegan Fest in Holešovice offers a weekend full of culinary discoveries, inspiration, and community in mid-November. The...

"Our brains and ears can no longer discern what's real or fake," says Czech AI researcher at Stanford

Matyáš Boháček coded his first website at the age of six - an online shop for his grandmother, with whom he enjoyed playing shopkeeper. Later, he developed apps for his classmates and, while still in high school, created a sign language...

Run Through History at the 2026 Prague Marathon – 3 May 2026

The Prague International Marathon returns beginning next May, welcoming over 10,000 runners to the streets of one of Europe’s most historic and picturesque cities. With a scenic, fast course and a festival atmosphere, the event promises an...

Czech governor promotes Moravian-Silesian region to attract Korean investment

Josef Belica, governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic, highlighted the area's growing potential as a gateway for Korean businesses seeking to expand into Europe during an official visit to Korea this week. In a group...

Czech news in brief for October 12: Sunday's top afternoon headlines

Preliminary estimates show this year’s hop yield in the Žatec region is slightly above average, helped by rainfall that improved both crop size and alpha acid content, said Luboš Hejda, chairman of the Czech Hop Growers’ Association. Production is...

Babis Agrees Czech Coalition Deal but Doubts and Questions Remain

Leader of the ANO movement Andrej Babis arrives for a meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel following the Czech general elections at the Prague Castle, in Prague, Czech Republic, 05 October 2025. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK After a week of intense...

Intelligence, drones, and artificial intelligence: The Czech Army enters a new era of information

The Czech Army's intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities have undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. The evolution of modern conflicts, particularly the experience in Ukraine, is changing the way combat is conducted, as well...

Czech news in brief for October 11: Saturday's top afternoon headlines

Police captured Yaroslav Yarychyn on Saturday in Vrchlického sady near Prague’s main train station after he failed to return from a walk at Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital on Friday. The arrest was peaceful, and he was escorted back to the facility....

Czech government formation sparks resignations and outrage: What's next?

Under the coalition agreement, the winning ANO party will take control of nine ministries under the new Prime minister, expected to be Andrej Babiš: Finance, Industry, Health, Labour, Education, Interior, Regional Development, and Justice.

Czech news in brief for October 11: Saturday's top morning headlines

The new ANO-SPD-Motorists government will have 16 cabinet members, with ANO holding nine seats, SPD three and the Motorists four, the parties announced. ANO will control finance, industry, health, labor, education, interior, regional development...

Healthy Chytil a key piece for Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER – For the first time in more than six months, Filip Chytil played a regular-season NHL game in more on Thursday. He wasted no time making an impact. The 26-year-old Czech centre scored twice, helping his Vancouver Canucks open their...

World News | India, Czechia Hold 7th Joint Defence Committee Meeting in Prague to Expand Bilateral Cooperation

Prague [Czechia], October 11 (ANI): India and Czechia held the 7th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting in Prague from October 7 to 9, focusing on strengthening defence industrial collaboration, military training, and expanding overall bilateral...

Babiš Finalises Czech Coalition Deal With SPD and Motorists

The parties forming the new Czech government have reached an agreement on how ministries will be divided among them. Andrej Babiš, leader of the Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) party, announced the deal on Friday evening on X. As the head of...

3 underrated foodie escapes just beyond Czechia’s borders

These local tastes are integral to the all-inclusive resort’s culinary footprint. Breakfast, lunch, and dinners are built on vital cuisine, a health-focused approach championing clean, locally sourced ingredients packed with flavor. Restaurants...

The Soviet spy who infiltrated Mossad and founded IDF's mental health program

For most of his life, Ze’ev Avni lived under false names, conflicting loyalties and a secret so deep that even his closest colleagues never suspected the truth. Born Wolf Goldstein, he was a Soviet intelligence officer who infiltrated the heart of...

Czech Republic vs Croatia Prediction, Lineups, Odds & Bet Builder

The Czech Republic face Croatia in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying clash that could shape the race for top spot in Group L. Ivan Hasek’s men have built strong momentum on home soil, going unbeaten in six straight matches since Euro 2024, and...

When I use a word . . . On the origins of medical words

In English medical vocabulary Greek words, Latin words, and hybrid combinations contribute about 76% of the total. In contrast, they contribute only about 40% of general vocabulary, the rest being largely derived from Old English and French....

The Application of Mare’s Milk in Medicine: Does It Hold a Potential Therapeutic Value?

Introduction The realm of nutritional science and alternative medicine has long been captivated by the exploration of non-conventional sources of nourishment and their potential therapeutic benefits. Among these, mare’s milk, a relatively less...

UNDP and the Czech Republic help Georgia expand mental health peer support

On World Mental Health Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Georgia brought together partners from civil society and health institutions to mark the results of a joint project that...