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Czech foreign minister says sanctions threat off the table as EU mellows on Israel
There is no chance that the European Union will impose sanctions on Israel over the conflict in Gaza, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky told The Times of Israel recently, putting the kibosh on threatened penalties meant to pressure Jerusalem...
Czechia wins concessions in EU climate talks but votes against final deal
The Czech Republic, along with several other member states, secured a series of concessions in negotiations over the European Union’s 2040 climate target, leading some countries to back the final text. Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladík...
Italy set to host the first international F-35 Fighter Jets training hub outside U.S.
Italy will set up an international F-35 training center at Trapani–Birgi Air Base in Sicily, a program described as the twin of Luke Air Force Base’s school in Arizona. The move, signaled by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto in July and confirmed in...
Former Taiwan president Tsai to visit Germany in outreach to Europe
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Berlin to address a conference next week, her office said on Wednesday, as the diplomatically isolated island pushes ahead with a new outreach to Europe. Chinese-claimed and...
EU ministers agree weakened climate target to take to Brazil summit
European Union environment ministers have agreed on a diluted 2040 climate target after all-night talks in Brussels, and were due to finalise the deal on Wednesday – days before the UN Cop30 summit opens in Brazil. The agreement keeps the EU's...
With Czechia on board, V4 alliance looks stronger than ever
The new Czech government coalition will push for the renewal of Visegrád cooperation, according to a draft program statement made public in Prague on Monday. “An important priority of our foreign policy is to renew and strengthen damaged relations...
EU ministers agree on 2040 climate goal with weakened targets
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union member nations’ climate ministers approved on Wednesday a 2040 climate change target to slash emissions by 90%, but with flexibilities to weaken this purpose. As reported by Reuters, during a...
Český Krumlov, Czechia to Shine Bright This Winter with Family-Friendly Illuminations Festival
Dubai, UAE – November 05, 2025 – The UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov, located in South Bohemia in the heart of Czechia, is set to captivate visitors this winter with the launch of its Winter Illuminations Festival. Running from December 1,...
2025 school referendum and St. Peter municipal election results
(KEYC) - Here is a breakdown of local election results across southern Minnesota. Both questions of the Nicollet Schools referendum have passed. The first question being a typical budget measure, asking for $288,000. Question 1 passed with 412 yes...
Voters OK New Prague School District's levy request
Voters in the New Prague Area School District approved the school district’s request for additional local revenue by a wide margin. The final tally was 3,927 to 2,049 (65.71% in favor, 34.29% opposed). “We did it,” Superintendent Andy Vollmuth...
Treaty protecting women triggers political row in Latvia
The Latvian president has ordered the national parliament to reconsider a bill that would withdraw the country from a European treaty opposing violence against women, after protests in the capital. The Baltic state is flirting with becoming the...
Mikel Arteta singles out ‘extraordinary’ Arsenal star for praise after Slavia Prague win
Mikel Arteta’s side recorded their 10th straight win in all competitions last night (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta reserved special praise for one ‘extraordinary’ Arsenal star after the Gunners continued their winning run and kept yet another clean...
Georgian Military Police Unit Joins NATO Field Exercises in Croatia
Home/News/Georgian Military Police Unit Joins NATO Field Exercises in Croatia News A platoon from the Military Police Department of Georgian Defense Forces participated in field exercises led by NATO’s Multinational Military Police Battalion in...
International players outclass local contenders in ITF J-60 opener
LAHORE - International players outclass local contenders in the ITF Pakistan National Foods World Junior Tennis Championship J-60 (2025) at the PTF–SDA Tennis Complex in Islamabad, marking a significant milestone as Pakistan hosts an ITF J-60...
Long Thanh international airport completes flight inspection ahead of 2026 commercial launch
Long Thanh international airport has completed its full flight inspection, calibration, and procedure evaluation, confirming system compliance and paving the way for its planned commercial opening in 2026. Long Thanh international airport has...
Prague plans a concept for more accessible public toilets
Prague wants to significantly improve its network of public toilets. The city has commissioned a concept aimed at ensuring greater cleanliness, accessibility, and a better distribution. The goal is that no one should have to walk more than 300...
Czech election winner Babiš signs coalition agreement with SPD and Motorists
The winner of Czechia’s October parliamentary election, billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš’ populist ANO party, has signed a coalition agreement with the far right Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) and anti-Green Motorists for Themselves...
Cristiano Ronaldo Calls Trump A Very Important President
Trump can end wars. Can he make Americans like soccer? PublishedNovember 4, 2025 8:13 PM EST•UpdatedNovember 4, 2025 8:02 PM EST Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link President Trump is getting major respect from a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, which...
Slavia Prague 0 – Arsenal 3 match report: buzzsaw
Arsenal rolled through Slavia Prague en route to a 3-0 win, their 8th-consecutive clean sheet victory and 10th-straight win in all competitions. The Gunners maintain their perfect record in the Champions League table, too. As was the case against...
Wednesday briefing: Improbable victory for city’s first Muslim mayor offers new playbook for fight against Trump
Good morning. A few hours ago, Zohran Mamdani was declared the winner of the New York City mayoral election with more than 50% of the vote on the biggest turnout since the 1960s. A rank outsider when the race started, he will become the city’s...