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Church installing 6,000 organ pipes to complete monument
Workers are installing more than 6,000 organ pipes to resonate through St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, seen as the symbolic completion of one of Europe’s greatest Gothic architectural monuments after more than 700 years. Installation of the...

Prague’s St Vitus Cathedral installing new, long-overdue pipe organ
PRAGUE (Reuters) -Workers are installing more than 6,000 organ pipes to resonate through St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, seen as the symbolic completion of one of Europe’s greatest Gothic architectural monuments after more than 700 years....

Which The Rookie Characters Should Never Return
Since seven seasons of The Rookie have aired to date, fans of the hit TV show drama have seen a lot happen. For example, fans who know what goes on behind-the-scenes of The Rookie and how painful filming the show can be have seen a popular...

Poland, Taiwan, and the New Strategic Frontier in Europe
In recent years, the People’s Republic of China’s coercive diplomacy, particular through its enforcement of the One China Policy, has faced growing resistance in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Yet, despite Beijing’s heavy-handed approach, in...

Piastri extends lead in title race after winning rain-delayed Belgian GP
Oscar Piastri has extended his lead in the Formula One title race after a convincing victory in the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Australian overtook McLaren teammate and pole position winner Lando Norris on the first racing lap...

The best day trips from Prague
Czechia’s capital city is a fantastic sprawl of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque buildings that line both banks of the Vltava River. Millions come here every year to soak in the splendor of Prague's top sights, but with so many people milling...

Banned Movies You Can Stream Right Now
It's a fact: If a film has been banned, it must be interesting. Movies that challenge the perceptions of our society become the most noteworthy. Whether it’s the shock of Psycho or the compelling crime drama of The Godfather, the most challenging...

When does Mafia The Old Country release? (Countdown)
Mafia The Old Country's release date is looming on the horizon, and it is set to take you back to the island of Sicily on August 7, 2025. The game will be available on the PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox One, with two editions available. You can...

Ireland’s Alex Dunne demoted from Belgian F2 Grand Prix race win to ninth after being hit with ten-second penalty
The Offaly native had earlier moved back to the top of the title race after securing what seemed to be a commanding feature race win in the wet at Spa-Francorchamps circuit for Rodin Motorsport. Dunne, who had dominated qualifying in dry weather...

The Art of Art Education at the Academy Art Museum: A Chat with Matt Moore
Editor’s note: With the help of a special agent working undercover at the Academy Art Museum, the Spy shares this interview with the newly appointed Director of Education, Matt Moore. An accomplished photographer and educator, Matt talks about his...

Alumni Support Future of Women’s Gymnastics
Pechanec is a two-time NCAA All-American who competed at two NCAA Championship finals and served as team captain while at Stanford; a twisting release move she invented on the uneven bars is officially named after her. She also competed in three...

It’s Official: Czech Schools to Offer Free Menstrual Products by 2026
From 2026, free menstrual products will be available in every girls’ toilet in primary and secondary schools across the Czech Republic. This decision follows the approval of a decree by Health Minister Vlastimil Válek (TOP 09), despite resistance...

Haugen Fun Days: A small community that thinks BIG!
Haugen’s 46th Annual Fun Days will feature tasty eats including a pancake breakfast, parade, bake sale of a popular Czech Republic pastry called Kolaches (pictured above), a tractor pull and more. Submitted Photo Pictured above are two parade...

Czech pavilion at Expo prepares for National Day
The Czech Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka is preparing for two key events: the Czech National Day and the following Education Day, highlighting Czech universities and their innovative potential. Czech President Petr Pavel will attend the opening of...

Bronze Age armor tied to Troy found in Czechia
Archaeologists analyzing bronze fragments unearthed near Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city, have uncovered a remarkable piece of history. According to Live Science, the fragments, dating back 3,200 years, are remnants of a warrior’s...

Czechia is Implementing the SDGs for a Better and More Secure World
On July 21, Czechia presented a Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations in New York, outlining its progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The delegation, led by Minister of Regional Development Petr...

Apollonia Festival of Arts to Open with Exhibition Premieres
The Apollonia Festival of Arts 2025 in Sozopol will open with a series of exhibition premieres showcasing both established Bulgarian artists and emerging talents. The exhibitions can be viewed at the Sozopol Art Gallery starting August 28, the...

Czech President Turns Sports Photographer at Grand Prix
President Petr Pavel arrived at the Czech Grand Prix unofficially just so he could shoot some photos and soak up the atmosphere. | MotoGP The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, rocked up to a Grand Prix this weekend on a motorcycle...

Czech Grand Prix 2025 MotoGP rider rankings
The balance of power between MotoGP manufacturers in 2025 was shaken up big time by its return to Brno, which added some weather complications into the mix to really test the assembled riders and crews. OK, so in the end it was still a fight for...

When a refund costs you: Slovakia’s online retailers pay for nothing
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Like many businesses that sell returnable goods, Žirafa, a children’s shoe retailer based in Žilina, has found itself on the losing end of Slovakia’s...