May 18, 2026 -

The Czech government wants to increase the parental allowance to 400,000 crowns. Miroslav Hlaváč is to be the new head of the army.

At its meeting on Monday, the government of the Czech Republic, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, approved several important measures. In addition to the proposal to increase the parental allowance, it also decided to nominate Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč to head the Czech Armed Forces and extended the regulation of fuel prices until the end of May.

May 18, 2026 -

General News is entering a new era. Not just a faster website, but a new standard for digital journalism.

When we launched the international news website gnews.cz several years ago, we had a single goal: to offer readers an independent, modern, and truly global perspective on the world. Today, we are on the cusp of another significant chapter. The dynamic growth in readership of our newspaper in recent months has exceeded all expectations, and it is our readers who have become the main reason why we are launching a completely new system for General News starting tomorrow.

May 19, 2026 -

Daily summary of the Czech economy: Agrofert, Thales and VOP CZ, Santander Bank Polska, Colt CZ, Elon Musk, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Cerebras Systems (May 19, 2026)

The Czech economy continues to maintain a solid pace even in mid-May. According to data from the Bank and Non-Bank Client Information Registry, household debt in the Czech Republic increased year-on-year by 14 percent to 4.22 trillion crowns in the first quarter. The volume of unpaid debts reached 37.9 billion crowns. Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, Komerční banka, MONETA Money Bank and Raiffeisenbank continue to dominate the credit market, benefiting from continued interest in mortgages and consumer loans.

May 20, 2026 -

Chinese President Xi Jinping says that relations between China and Russia are entering a new phase of greater success and faster development.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that relations between China and Russia have entered a new phase of greater success and faster development during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.

May 21, 2026 - The unique State Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic, has prepared an outstanding presentation of this delicate art form.

The unique State Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou is preparing for the next edition of the International Triennial of Glass and Jewelry JABLONEC 2026. The main themes of the five exhibitions are current trends in design, art, and industry. Four of the exhibitions opened to visitors on May 15th. The main exhibition of the triennial is a traditional showcase of the best products that have appeared in the Czech market for utility glass and jewelry over the past three years. Under the title TRENDS. DESIGN. PRODUCTION, visitors can view 150 products from 50 companies, glassworks, brands, and studios from four European countries until September.

May 22, 2026 - Marie Kysilková CTP, Chairwoman: Travel and tourism are the most relevant topics today.

With international political changes coinciding with the millennium celebrations, borders and various restrictions on public movement disappeared, not only in Europe but also around the world. People were literally eager for information on where, when, and how to travel abroad, which created the best conditions for the work of so-called travel journalists, and for the development of specialized journalism. In the Czech Republic, this field is supported by the professional organization Czech Travel Press (CTP), and we interviewed Maria Kysilkova, the long-time chairwoman, a radio editor, and manager of the popular magazine "100+1 Foreign Curiosities."

May 23, 2026 - President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel: NATO must demonstrate its strength. According to the President, Russia is testing the limits of the alliance.

PRAGUE/LONDON – The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, called on the North Atlantic Alliance to react more firmly and decisively to ongoing Russian provocations near the eastern flank of NATO. According to Pavel, Moscow has been consistently testing the alliance's resolve through airspace violations, cyberattacks, or hybrid operations, relying on the restraint of Western countries.

May 24, 2026 - Bruno Fernandes dominates the Premier League. The captain of Manchester United received the award for best player of the season.

LONDON – Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes confirmed his outstanding season and became the best player in the English Premier League. The captain of Manchester United received the prestigious award after a vote by fans and the professional public, following a recent triumph in a poll by football journalists. The Premier League announced the information on its official website.

Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief of General News