April 28 - North Korea Confirms Deployment of Soldiers in Russia: They Helped Liberate the Kursk Region

North Korea officially confirmed for the first time that its soldiers were deployed in Russia, where they helped Russian units regain control of the Kursk region, which was occupied by Ukrainian forces in the summer of 2024. This announcement, released by the North Korean state news agency KCNA, marks a significant moment in the ongoing war in Ukraine and raises concerns about further escalation of the conflict. (More here)

April 29 - The Ungelt Theater Celebrates its 30th Anniversary, Having Staged 84 Premieres

The 30th season of the Ungelt Theater began in September 2024 and will culminate on October 2, 2025, marking 30 years since its opening. The theater will celebrate this milestone season with three premieres, a charity evening for the Centrum Paraple, and a special anniversary website. In 1995, the founder, Milan Hein, and his friend and advisor, Miloš Kopecký, jointly opened the Ungelt Theater near Old Town Square, and Kopecký also initiated the tradition of having prominent figures donate chairs. (More here)

April 30 - Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope to Begin on May 7, Following Masses for the Eternal Rest of the Late Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY - The cardinals present in Rome have agreed that the conclave will begin on May 7, 2025. The decision was made at the fifth general congregation, which took place on Monday morning in the Vatican Synod Hall. The conclave will be held in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, which will be closed to visitors during those days. (More here)

May 1 - Did You Know This? What's New in Tax Laws, and What Do You Need to Know About the Accounting Amendment?

PRAGUE – The Czech Senate has approved an amendment to the Labor Code. The notice period will begin upon delivery of the notice. The probationary period will be extended. 14-year-olds will be allowed to work part-time. (More here)

May 2 - German Intelligence Service Classifies AfD as a Right-Wing Extremist Group

The German domestic intelligence service has officially classified the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a "proven right-wing extremist organization," marking the most serious step yet by Berlin to curb the growing political force. (More here)

May 3 - Nigel Farage Could Be the Next British Prime Minister

Thanks to Reform UK's historic victory in the by-elections in Runcorn and Helsby, Nigel Farage could become the next British Prime Minister, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. In Helsby, Sarah Pochin narrowly won by just six votes, which is considered one of the biggest electoral surprises in British history. This result, occurring at dawn near Widnes, close to Runcorn, where votes were being counted at the Halton Stadium, is not isolated. (More here)

May 3 - The Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Albanese, wins the Australian elections

SYDNEY - The Australian center-left Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, has secured a second term in office in the federal elections held on Saturday. (More here)

May 4 - The Czech Republic will continue to support Ukraine, the ammunition initiative continues, said President Pavel

The Czech Republic agrees with other European countries that Ukraine must continue to be supported, said Czech President Petr Pavel at a joint press conference in Prague with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (More here)

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