Czech Republic

Slovakia and Austria recorded new record high temperatures during a severe heat wave, with Slovakia's Kamenica nad Hronom reaching 41.4°C and Austria's Bad Deutsch-Altenburg hitting 41.2°C. The Czech Republic and Hungary also set all-time highs earlier in the summer, as Europe experiences an exceptionally hot and dry season linked to rapid climate change.

Czech billionaire Michal Strnad, who became wealthy from his defense company's listing earlier this year, has purchased a 14% stake in Pirelli SpA, an Italian corporate jewel.

Prague Zoo used ice cubes to cool polar bears and other animals during a heatwave in Europe. The polar bears Aleut and Gregor, born in Germany 16 years ago, enjoyed the ice as part of climate adaptation efforts started two years ago.

Prague Zoo uses ice cubes to cool polar bears and other animals during a heatwave in Europe. The zoo started this practice two years ago due to climate change, with polar bears Aleut and Gregor enjoying it the most. The Czech Republic recently experienced its hottest day ever, prompting early ice usage.

Astronomers warn about an artificial 'Saturn's ring' of satellites that could soon fill the sky. The article also mentions Tereza, a science and technology journalist with a background in journalism and space studies.

European media analyzes the dismissal of Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, noting Czech and Italian outlets highlight his technological approach to warfare and friction with traditional military commanders. Austrian media suggests the dismissal may relate to domestic political competition ahead of potential elections.

Marla Svenja Liebich, a far-right provocateur, was transferred to a men's prison after being extradited from the Czech Republic. Authorities cited the safety of prisoners at a women's facility as the reason for the decision.

German activist Marla-Svenja Liebich, who legally changed gender to a woman in 2024, was extradited to Germany from the Czech Republic and initially placed in a women’s prison before being transferred to a men’s prison. The Saxony Ministry of Justice stated the transfer was decided by experts.

France Télévisions CEO Delphine Ernotte warns that the far-right National Rally's plan to privatize public media could eliminate it, citing similar tactics in populist regimes. Ernotte emphasizes maintaining independence amid financial challenges and competition from private media and streamers.

The Czech Republic has taken steps to block Polymarket, a prediction market platform, due to concerns over unlicensed gambling. This action aligns with similar measures by other European jurisdictions targeting such markets.

The Czech Finance Ministry added Polymarket to its blacklist of unauthorized online gambling websites, requiring internet providers to block access within 15 days.

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has asked Czech police to investigate EU subsidies paid to companies linked to Andrej Babiš, Czech Prime Minister, through his agro-chemical group Agrofert. The probe focuses on funds provided before Babiš’s current term, amid findings that he retained control of the company in violation of EU conflict-of-interest rules.

EU countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain are pushing for trade restrictions on Israeli settlements, creating a conflict with the von der Leyen-led European Commission, which resists new measures. The issue has overshadowed other agendas at EU foreign ministers' meetings, with Kaja Kallas advocating for action while Germany and the Czech Republic oppose it.

Vladimir Putin rejected advisers' proposal to freeze the war along the current front line and is preparing for further escalation, while Czech President Petr Pavel warned Russia could announce mobilization after September's parliamentary elections.

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.