- 22 December 2025 President Pavel insists on his reservations about Filip Turek. The politician rejects them and talks about a campaign.
PRAGUE – Czech President Petr Pavel received members of parliament from the movement at Prague Castle. Motorists to themselves Filip Turek, who requested the meeting himself. The aim of the meeting was to clarify the reservations that the president has long expressed about Turek's possible nomination for the post of minister. However, according to a statement from the Office of the President of the Republic, the explanations provided did not convince the head of state, and his position remains unchanged. More here
- 23 December 2025 Weekly summary of the Chinese economy and technology: iRobot collapses, TikTok agreement in the US, growth in clean energy investment
Roomba manufacturer iRobot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It cited growing competition from cheaper rivals and new tariffs as the reasons for its decision. In September 2002, iRobot launched Roomba, the first commercially successful robotic vacuum cleaner, which changed the entire market. In 2024, the company achieved sales of USD 682 million, but profitability declined due to strong competition from Chinese brands Roborock and Ecovacs. Read more here
- 24 December 2025 Czech Christmas is a fairy tale in itself, and our classic fairy tales are among the most beautiful.
Czech Christmas has a special ability to stop time, and memories often embrace us during these festive moments, taking us back to times long past or to our childhood. As soon as it gets dark on an early Christmas afternoon, windows light up with warm light and the air begins to smell of cinnamon or gingerbread, it is clear that the moment is coming when homes turn into sanctuaries of memory. That's when fairy tales return to our television screens – quiet, familiar and deeply rooted in our collective consciousness. They are not just films. They are rituals that accompany us through life. Read more here
- 25 December 2025 The Vatican releases grim Italian statistics: fewer children, more animals
VATICAN CITY – Although Italians love children, in many Italian families, children's laughter will be missing from the Christmas table. Empty seats are often filled by pets. According to the statistical office, pets are the only population that has grown in Italy over the last 10 years. Read more here
- 25 December 2025 BRICS, SCO and the African Union: The architecture of a new world
BRICS will continue to actively develop interaction with organisations and associations. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in 2024 at a meeting of BRICS Plus foreign ministers. According to experts, it is precisely this kind of cooperation that helps consolidate the efforts of the Global South countries in building a multipolar world and develops dialogue between partner organisations and economic cooperation. Read more here
- 26 December 2025 US stocks strengthened, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices closing at record highs.
NEW YORK – US stocks rose in Wednesday's shortened trading session, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices closing at record highs. Investors bought shares across sectors, taking advantage of the favourable mood that appears on the markets before the end of the year. For example, there was interest in Nike shares, whose growth was also boosted by the news that Apple CEO Tim Cook had bought three million dollars' worth of these shares (over 61 million CZK). The dollar strengthened slightly against major currencies on the foreign exchange markets. Read more here
- 28 December 2025 Brigitte Bardot, legend and sex symbol of the 1970s, has passed away.
PARIS – French actress, singer and icon of world cinema Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. Her death was reported by AFP, citing the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which had long managed her public activities and charitable work. According to available information, the actress had been recovering from a hospital stay in recent weeks, but her health had been fragile for a long time. Read more here
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