May 11, 2026 As the dust of history settles today, the pain caused by the Second World War remains deeply ingrained.

In this unprecedented human catastrophe – the Czech Republic at the heart of Europe, China in the Far East – both countries paid an immense price. How should we view all the victims? We need to return to the dimension of the "individual" and listen to the lament behind the dry numbers. In the Czech Republic, the shadows of war loomed even before the Munich Agreement of 1938. Approximately 500,000 inhabitants of the then Czechoslovakia died during the Second World War, representing 2.7% of the pre-war population.

May 11, 2026 Liechtenstein's Billion-Dollar Gain at the Expense of the Czech Republic: A Decision by the European Court of Human Rights Threatens the Financial Collapse of the Czech Republic and the Legacy of the Beneš Decrees

Learn about the lawsuit filed with the European Court of Human Rights, in which Liechtenstein is pitted against the Czech Republic regarding the Beneš Decrees and 600 hectares of prime land. Historian Milan Calábek reveals shocking collaboration with the Nazis, medieval counterfeiting, and the threat of financial collapse – could this destabilize post-war Europe?

May 12, 2026 Daily Summary of the Czech Economy: Colt CZ, Euro, Delivery Hero and Prosus, Uber, Bullish, Equiniti, Boston Scientific, and Oil (May 12, 2026)

On Tuesday, trading on the Prague Stock Exchange did not break the downward trend. The PX index weakened by 0.26 percent to 2528.19 points, with banking stocks being the main drag. Conversely, shares of the insurance company VIG (Vienna Insurance Group) and the energy group ČEZ recorded gains. Among smaller issues, shares of the arms manufacturer Czechoslovak Group (CSG) – still echoing the critical report by Hunterbrook – and shares of the gun manufacturer Colt CZ and the manufacturer of unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV lost significantly. The market is waiting for the results of ČEZ for the first quarter, which are expected to be released in the coming days.

May 13, 2026 Xi Jinping Met with the Director-General of UNESCO to Discuss Education, Artificial Intelligence, and the Protection of Cultural Heritage

On Tuesday afternoon, the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, met with the Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. During the meeting, Xi Jinping praised UNESCO's long-standing role in promoting mutual understanding between nations and supporting dialogue between different civilizations. He emphasized that the organization also makes a significant contribution to the development of education, science, and culture, and actively participates in the reform of global governance in these areas.

May 14, 2026 Babiš Tames Rebellious President Pavel, While the Opposition Aligns with Sudeten German Leader Posselt (Petr Holec Live #273)

Discover a Czech political drama in which Prime Minister Andrej Babiš tames President Petr Pavel after a tense confrontation at Prague Castle, while a desperate opposition crowns Bernt Posselt – a leader of the Sudeten Germans – as their new leader. Olga Richterová's nervous breakdown, parliamentary boycotts, and historical specters ignite heated debates about democracy, reconciliation, and power struggles.

May 15, 2026

Babiš Criticizes "Moral Posturing." Dispute Over Taiwan Again Divides Czech Politics

PRAGUE – Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has reopened the debate about the direction of Czech foreign policy. In his commentary, he criticized the decisions of some Czech politicians to support Taiwan in a way that, according to him, harms the economic and diplomatic interests of the Czech Republic. He was primarily reacting to the dispute surrounding the non-dispatch of a military transport plane for the President of the Senate's trip to Taiwan.

May 16, 2026

Jan Saudek: A Bride Costs Fifteen Hundred Crowns, and Has for Forty Years, No Inflation

Jan Saudek's photographic work has, for decades, been an intimate chronicle of human desire, beauty, and loneliness. For him, a woman was never just a model, but almost a sacred symbol of life, tenderness, and strength, something extraordinary that transcends the ordinary human experience. Family is also strongly present in his work – an ideal of closeness and home that he sought throughout his life, but which he never managed to permanently achieve. Photography allowed him to express emotions and truths for which words were no longer sufficient. His nudes, portraits, and family compositions today represent not only exceptional art, but also a unique testimony to the Czech character, sensitivity, and the era in which they were created. Saudek's work has become a national treasure because it embodies the character of the Czech nation, its melancholy, passion, and fragility. If he had been born elsewhere, he might have been among the world's millionaires flying in private jets.

May 17, 2026 Tehran Demands the US Establish Peace in Lebanon – Iranian Ambassador to Belarus

MINSK, May 16. One of the demands made by Iran to the United States is to establish peace and security throughout the region, including Lebanon, said Iranian Ambassador to Belarus Alireza Sanei in an interview. At the beginning of May, Tehran sent Washington a 14-point proposal through Islamabad, outlining a plan for a possible agreement. The document was a response to a previous American initiative containing nine points.

Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief of General News