Dear readers, the past 25th week, from June 22nd to 28th, 2026, confirmed the growing interest of readers of the international portal gnews.cz, in topics related to security, geopolitics, culture, and personal life stories. Among the most read articles was an exclusive interview with former spy Allia Roza, which offered a unique insight into the world of intelligence services. The work of the world-renowned photographer Antonín Kratochvíl also received significant attention, as did an analytical article dedicated to the gradual erosion of the original European security architecture within the framework of the OSCE. We thank all readers for their trust and loyalty, which obliges us to continue providing quality and independent journalism.
The perfect vacation. Two words that evoke a pleasant feeling just by saying them. In a time when daily life is dictated by notifications, deadlines, and a constant flow of information, the idea of a vacation becomes more than just a break from work. It is a symbol of freedom, relaxation, and the opportunity to step out of the cycle of obligations for a moment. Paradoxically, we no longer live in a time of physical hardship, but of mental overload. Thanks to technology, we are constantly available, work and personal life intertwine, and attention has become a scarce commodity.
The Czech Trade Inspection imposed the maximum possible fine of five million crowns on the Penny Market chain for repeatedly incorrectly calculated discounts. A new analysis by Forvis Mazars confirms that the Czech economy grew in the first quarter of 2026 at a rate close to its potential, driven by household consumption and a recovery in investment. According to the same report, inflation stabilized near the target of the Czech National Bank, although it is still being driven up by higher fuel prices. Energy markets remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions.
The political situation in Belgium was shaken by a failed police modernization project worth several million euros. The i-Police project aimed to modernize the information technology (IT) system for the Belgian police. In 2021, a contract for a project worth nearly 300 million euros was awarded to the French technology consulting company Sopra Steria. The Belgian government terminated the contract last year due to a lack of tangible results.
Discover how a former Russian intelligence agent used proven espionage tactics, such as peripheral vision exposure, mimicking first love, and social engineering, to instantly build trust and obsession – learn these effective seduction techniques to transform your relationships and ensure they keep coming back to you. In a revealing interview, Allia Roza, a former Russian agent trained in covert seduction programs, revealed how Russian intelligence agencies train agents to perfectly adapt to their targets.
June 26, 2026 - Xi Jinping met with Hun Sen, Chairman of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Senate
Xi emphasized that China consistently considers Cambodia a key topic of its neighborhood diplomacy and firmly supports it in protecting its national sovereignty and security and in promoting a development path that is appropriate for its own national conditions. China is willing to work with Cambodia to jointly maintain peace, development, and prosperity, and to firmly promote the building of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future, setting an example for supporting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
June 26, 2026 - World-renowned visual artist Antonín Kratochvíl and his life in hell, purgatory, and paradise
I started to perceive Anton Kratochvíl's photographic work even before, as a student. It was shortly after the events of November, and I thought, "Someone is going to tell us how well things are done in the West, and we, as a nation, will have great figures like Jan Amos Komenský, František Palacký, Alois Jirásek, Jan Neruda, Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, Alfons Mucha, František Drtikol, Josef Sudek, and many others, who will tell us how we should do things correctly." However, as soon as I started studying Antonín's photographic work and reading his interviews, everything changed.
June 27, 2026 - EXTREMELY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - Part II. 102-year-old veteran Marie Rochlina: "I saw the dead come back to life."
At 102 years old, she remembers events from over eight decades ago with remarkable accuracy. Her voice is calm, sometimes almost maternally kind, but the memories she shares are among the most painful in human history. Marie Mikhailovna Rochlina went through the hell of World War II. She fought at Stalingrad, in the Kursk salient, participated in the liberation of Moldova, Poland, and Czechoslovakia, and reached Berlin.
June 27, 2026 - President Pavel and Prime Minister Babiš clash over the NATO summit. Rajchl criticizes the head of state for "fighting the government."
PRAGUE – The dispute over the competence between the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, and the government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš regarding participation in the NATO summit continues to provoke strong political reactions. The tension between Prague Castle and the Prime Minister's Office has further escalated in recent days, and the entire matter has now reached the Constitutional Court.
June 28, 2026 - IN BRIEF: Russian President Vladimir Putin clearly stated Russia's strategic goals, security concerns, and the upcoming Duma elections.
MOSCOW, June 28. Russia continues its strategic plans, despite efforts by adversaries to prevent it, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Sunday at the United Russia party congress. The head of state said that Russia is experiencing a crucial period and promised to ensure the nation's security.
Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief of General News
Comments
Sign in · Sign up
Sign in or sign up to comment.
…