Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
13 things to know before going to Prague, Czech Republic
Lonely Planet
·
Prague is a city that knows how to surprise. Wander its beautiful medieval core, and you’ll soon be bumping into both fairy tale vistas and provocative street art. At night, small, dimly lit doorways can lead to vast convivial beer halls, whereas...
Where to Eat and Drink Outside in Prague During Summer
Prague Morning
·
July 26, 2025
Whether it’s a quiet morning coffee under leafy trees, a long lunch with castle views, or a golden-hour beer with friends, outdoor seating is one of the best ways to enjoy Prague in warm weather. Here are some of the best places in Prague to eat...
Beyond Paper Plane: When Children’s Books Become Art, Objects, and Adventures
Sada Elbalad
·
July 25, 2025
Fri 25 Jul 2025 | 08:50 PM PRESS RELEASE Presented by the Czech Centres and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Cairo, the new Beyond Paper Plane exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of contemporary Czech illustrated books that...
Scouts sent: West Ham now enter race to sign £12m Richard Ríos alternative
Football FanCast
·
July 26, 2025
After missing out on Richard Rios to Benfica, West Ham United have reportedly joined the race to sign an impressive alternative who ticks several boxes for Graham Potter. West Ham face Soucek concern West Ham's interest in Rios came as little...
The Guide #201: our readers’ 21st-century pantheon: the culture you loved (that we missed)
The Guardian
·
July 26, 2025
Last week’s newsletter was a bumper edition, running through the culture that defined the century so far. It covered a wide swathe, from single-take experimental Russian cinema to Top Gun: Maverick, or immersive genre-melding theatre to the...
How Zach Cregger Turned a Personal Tragedy Into the Terrifying ‘Weapons’
Rolling Stone
·
August 10, 2025
Zach Cregger has a look of horror on his face. He has said something he should not have said. When the writer-director first penned what would become Barbarian, his 2022 Airbnb-set horror movie that turned into a word-of-mouth phenomenon, he was...
OOM-PAH-PAH
Taylor Press - Texas
·
August 10, 2025
Polka lives on at KRXT with Lexi Vee Listeners have crowned Lexi Vee the “Polka Princess” with her debut as the new host of KRXT 98.5 radio’s popular polka segment. Unfamiliar at first with polka music and the polka world, Vee is now a favorite on...
Mourning the loss of cultural icons
Taylor Press - Texas
·
July 26, 2025
THE CZECH IS IN THE MAIL This has been a rough week for celebrities. In a four-day span, we lost three men who were icons in the entertainment industry. On Monday, Malcolm- Jamal Warner of “The Cosby Show” and “Malcolm and Eddie” fame died from...
Czech Republic President Signs Bill To Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation And Allow Psilocybin For Medical Use
Marijuana Moment
·
July 18, 2025
The president of the Czech Republic has signed a bill into law to reform the nation’s drug laws by legalizing simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allowing the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. About two weeks after the...
Czechs Still See Terrorism As Biggest Security Threat, Says Survey
Brno Daily
·
July 18, 2025
The Czech public continue to see Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, and international organised crime as the biggest threats to their country, according to a survey published by the STEM polling agency today, though they are more afraid of drought...
What Is Taylor Townsend’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring Her Family Roots & Background
Essentially Sports
·
July 26, 2025
Taylor Townsend is set to ascend to World No. 1 in the WTA doubles rankings on Monday after reaching the Washington, D.C. final, becoming the 50th player to achieve this milestone since 1984 and the 13th American to do so. She will also make...
Silencing the Opposition? Czech Right-Wing Leader Faces Jail over Anti-Migration Posters
The European Conservative
·
July 25, 2025
Czech right-wing opposition leader Tomio Okamura is facing criminal prosecution and potentially up to three years in prison over anti-migration posters produced during his party’s 2024 campaign. The case has ignited fierce debate, with Okamura...
Prague’s hidden histories: Chad Bryant explores city’s diverse identities via marginalised figures
Radio Prague International
·
July 16, 2025
You’re a professor of history at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. You’re an expert in the history of this region, specifically of the Czech lands. What led you to Czech history and all things Czech? “I guess the short answer is I...
Czechia introduces imprisonment as punishment for communism propaganda
IPN
·
July 18, 2025
0 The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has signed an amendment to the penal code which provides for the condemnation of promoting communist ideology, equating it with Nazism, writes Euroactiv, cited by IPN. The revised legislation...
Yoga, motherhood, and identity: Julie Urbišová’s Journey on Czechast
Radio Prague International
·
July 25, 2025
When Julie Urbišová landed in New Orleans for the first time, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Looking down from the airplane window, she saw water everywhere. “I remember when we were flying in, landing to New Orleans,” she recalls. “I couldn't...
Kylie Jenner listens to back-to-back breakup songs... after not being seen with Timothee Chalamet in a month
Daily Mail
·
August 9, 2025
Kylie Jenner shared some unexpected music choices on Friday as fans have noticed that her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet hasn't been seen with her in at least a month. The 27-year-old Kardashians star — who will turn 28 on Sunday, August 10 —...
Greek school sale to education group makes the grade with Bernitsas’ guidance
ICLG
·
The partnership will enable the continued provision of top-tier education and facilitate further developm... The partnership will enable the continued provision of top-tier education and facilitate further development and learning opportunities....
Beijing’s blogger diplomacy: China turns to influencers to sway Czech views
Radio Prague International
·
July 25, 2025
The targeted media strategy of the Chinese government in Central Europe, including Czechia, dates back to 2013 when state-funded news outlet CRI launched its Czech-language service, first out of the V4 countries. This was soon followed by social...
Emperor Naruhito of Japan Receives Czech President Pavel in Tokyo
Brno Daily
·
July 25, 2025
Emperor Naruhito of Japan received Czech President Petr Pavel at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo this morning. President Pavel then met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the culmination of his visit to Japan. The Emperor received Pavel at 11...
As Bard plans rare Czech operas this summer, a diction coach gets to work
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
·
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — A lesson with Véronique Firkusny begins without music. “We do it one-on-one our first meeting, without a piano,” she said. “If they’ve done some preparation and they feel comfortable, we start with their read through,...