Czech Republic

Czech June inflation slowed more than expected following a rate hike. The decrease exceeded forecasts, indicating potential effectiveness of monetary policy adjustments.

Chrissi Kelly lost her sense of smell 14 years ago after a virus, leading to a diagnosis of anosmia. Researchers estimate 22% of the population experiences smell impairments like hyposmia or anosmia, while conditions such as phantosmia and parosmia are poorly understood and underdiagnosed.

A heatwave affecting central and eastern Europe has led to record temperatures in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and the Balkans, while Ukraine implemented power outages due to grid strain. Romania experienced a violent storm following its heatwave, highlighting the region's extreme weather challenges.

The Czech Republic will continue supplying 155 mm artillery shells to Ukraine as its largest supplier, according to Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna. He emphasized Ukraine's role in European security and its ongoing military modernization.

Europe's deadly heatwave pushed eastward, affecting hundreds of millions and breaking temperature records in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

The extreme heat affecting Western Europe is easing, while Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland and the Czech Republic, are preparing for continued dangerous heat conditions.

A heat wave in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland has led to record temperatures and over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, according to the World Health Organization. The crisis has sparked a political debate in Europe, with France’s far right advocating for widespread air conditioning installation, while experts warn of energy grid strain and environmental costs.

France reported around 1,000 additional deaths during a record-breaking heat wave, with extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C in Germany and the Czech Republic. The World Health Organization warned Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, and a study linked the heat wave to climate change.

The Minnesota Wild selected Swedish center Adam Andersson in the 2026 NHL Draft, along with Canadian forward Kayden Lemire and Czech goaltender Filip Ruzicka. Andersson, acquired via trade with Los Angeles, contributed 17 points in 30 games for Leksands IF’s U20 team and helped Sweden win gold at the IIHF Under-18 World Championship. Lemire and Ruzicka were chosen in later rounds after trades with Columbus and via the fifth round, respectively.

A heatwave has broken temperature records in northern and central Europe, with Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic recording new all-time high temperatures.

Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 37°C in Denmark, 38.8°C in Switzerland, and 40.8°C in the Czech Republic. Infrastructure damage, transportation disruptions, and health emergencies, including a nursing home evacuation and hospital overloads in France, were reported due to the extreme weather.

Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 37°C in Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic. Germany faced infrastructure failures like melted highways and train travel advisories, while a nursing home evacuation and hospital strain in France highlighted health risks from the extreme weather.

A heat wave caused record-high temperatures in Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic as it moved from western to central and eastern Europe. The event marked a significant weather anomaly in these regions.

Central Europe experienced record-breaking heat in June 2026, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Denmark, 38.8°C in Switzerland, and 40.6°C in the Czech Republic. The heatwave caused infrastructure damage, including melted Autobahn concrete in Germany, disrupted rail travel, and led to a nursing home evacuation. Hospitals in France faced severe pressure from heat-related emergencies.

A doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for Ebola in France, marking the first case in the country since the current outbreak began. The patient is isolated and stable, and the outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments. Germany and the Czech Republic recently treated two U.S. doctors infected with Ebola.

Mexico City has imposed a partial dry law for Wednesday, banning alcohol sales in specific neighborhoods ahead of the Mexican national team’s match against the Czech Republic. The ban, effective from 3 p.m. June 24 to 7 a.m. June 25, applies to convenience stores, supermarkets, and grocery stores in areas like Centro and Cuauhtémoc, while restaurants and theaters remain exempt. The measure aims to prevent incidents following large-scale celebrations after previous matches.

Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague against the government's plan to overhaul public broadcasting funding, which they argue threatens media independence. The demonstration occurred near Czech public television offices ahead of a planned warning strike by staff.

Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea to become the first team qualified for the knockout stages. Canada achieved their first World Cup points with a 6-0 win over Qatar. Switzerland defeated Bosnia Herzegovina 4-1 in the second half, while the Czech Republic drew 1-1 with South Africa.

Embraer is increasing production of the KC-390 and plans deliveries to Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, and South Korea in 2023. The company has not yet decided on the future of its A-29 Super Tucano production line in Jacksonville, Florida, according to Marcio Monteiro.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth praised NATO allies' progress on defense spending but emphasized some need to 'do more.' NATO reported increased European defense expenditure in 2025, though three countries, including Slovenia and the Czech Republic, risk missing the 2% GDP threshold. The US is reducing assets allocated to NATO, citing a shift in focus toward China, raising concerns about European vulnerability.

The Czech Republic is considering its first interest rate increase since 2022 to address rising price pressures. The move aims to curb inflationary trends through monetary policy adjustments.

Noah Lyles set a world-best 14.67 seconds in the 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet, defeating competitors including Australia's Gout Gout. He surpassed the previous record of 14.92 seconds set by Kishane Thompson.

Two Czech MEPs are in talks to join the ECR group in the European Parliament. The move is part of a broader competition to become the third largest political group in the institution.

Czech inflation has slowed, reducing pressure for an imminent interest rate hike. Czech central bank Governor Ales Michl stated the bank will maintain strict monetary policy to prevent inflation from rising again.

Shareholders have approved the division of assets from CEZ, a major Czech utility company. The article references CEZ's infrastructure, including transmission towers and a nuclear power plant in Dukovany.

A new cyber espionage campaign named Operation Dragon Weave, linked to China-aligned groups, is targeting officials and citizens in the Czech Republic and Taiwan using spear-phishing emails with ZIP attachments to deliver an AdaptixC2 agent. Seqrite Labs identified the campaign as focusing on government, research, academic, technology, and financial sectors.

Czech Prime Minister Babiš claims a pro-Trump advantage in the Czech Republic's failure to meet NATO's 2% defense spending target this year. The populist prime minister admits the country will miss the target.

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky sees potential to increase his stake in TotalEnergies. The article highlights his interest in boosting his investment in the energy company.

The Czech Republic pledges support for Trump's efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, offering specialized surveillance capabilities despite lacking a navy. The Trump administration pressures NATO allies to increase defense spending and participation in securing global shipping routes amid Iranian threats.

Six countries, including Poland and the Czech Republic, are urging the EU to protect heavy industry from carbon costs amid global crises and high energy prices by allocating more emissions permits.

Nine countries have withdrawn from a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with millions of shells. The coalition's participation has halved since December, as reported by the president.

The Foreign Ministry summoned a Czech diplomat following the detention of Metropolitan Hilarion (Grigory Alfeyev) after Czech police discovered four containers of a 'white substance' in his car. The incident has sparked diplomatic attention.

Czech Premier urges an interest rate cut amid growing inflation risks, while policymakers maintain current rates to assess the impact of rising fuel costs on living expenses and economic growth.

European leaders debated NATO's future and reliance on U.S. military hardware at the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague. Discussions were prompted by U.S. troop level reversals in Poland under Donald Trump, with Czech President Petr Pavel warning about insufficient allied consultation.

Czech President Petr Pavel has called on NATO to take stronger measures against Russia's provocative military testing along the alliance's eastern border. Pavel, a former general, suggested decisive responses including cyber attacks, financial sanctions, and military action against aircraft violating NATO airspace to deter further Kremlin aggression.

Czech President Petr Pavel, a former NATO general, calls for Europe to develop a strategy to replace US military forces in the region. Pavel warns that allies need to proactively plan rather than waiting for Donald Trump to set his own deadlines for troop withdrawals.

At least two climbers have died on Mount Everest during the current climbing season, with a record-holder warning about dangerous overcrowding conditions. The death toll for the season has reached at least five climbers, including a U.S. and Czech climber who died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.

At least two climbers have died on Mount Everest during this season, with a record-holder warning about overcrowding on the mountain. The climbing deaths are part of a broader trend, as at least five climbers have died during the Everest season, including a U.S. and Czech climber who died on Mount Makalu earlier this month.

Czech Defense Staff chief Gen. Karel Řehka stated that Ukraine should eventually become a NATO member, calling it a logical step for European security. Speaking at the GLOBSEC forum in Prague, Řehka also advocated for the Czech Republic to increase its defense spending amid ongoing funding debates.

Archaeologists in the Czech Republic uncovered over 1,000 ancient artifacts during a high-speed railway construction project, spanning from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era. Notable discoveries include a rare Roman drawplate used for making wire, Bronze Age settlement remains, and graves containing human remains. The finds were made along a three-quarter-mile stretch between Nezamyslice and Kojetín in the Haná River valley.