• October 6, 2025: President Pavel concludes the first round of post-election consultations

President Petr Pavel concluded the first series of post-election consultations with the leaders of political parties and movements that were successful in the elections for the Chamber of Deputies at Prague Castle. The meetings lasted two days and aimed to assess the positions of the various parties regarding the election results and future developments. More here

  • October 7, 2025: Daily economic summary in the Czech Republic: Baker Hughes and Chart Industries, SAIC, Comerica Bank, AMD, and OpenAI (October 7, 2025)

The Prague Stock Exchange continued its positive trend today: the PX index closed above 2,378 points on October 6, supported by shares of energy companies and banks; shares of ČEZ were among the main drivers. Market activity reflects increased investor interest following political events in the past week. More here

  • October 8, 2025: Hungary and Slovakia may delay new EU sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS – According to the EUObserver portal, the governments of Hungary and Slovakia are trying to delay the adoption of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia in order to secure benefits corresponding to their economic interests. According to the portal, Hungary is seeking an exemption from a complete ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), which was proposed by the European Commission. However, unlike previous cases, Budapest will not formally threaten to veto. More here

  • October 9, 2025: First phase of ceasefire between Israel and Hamas approved

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a peace plan, which brings a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and opens the way for a possible final agreement to end the two-year war. The agreement was announced by former US President Donald Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social, last night. According to him, all hostages will be "released very soon" and Israeli forces will withdraw to a pre-agreed line as the first step towards a "strong, lasting, and eternal peace," according to AP News. More here

  • October 10, 2025: European Commission investigates how tech giants protect children online

COPENHAGEN/BRUSSELS – The European Commission has asked Apple, Google, Snapchat, and YouTube for detailed information regarding the protection of underage users online. The aim is to verify whether these tech companies are fulfilling their obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). More here

  • October 11, 2025: North Korea unveils new intercontinental ballistic missile, Hwasong-20

    • PYONGYANG – North Korea unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile, designated Hwasong-20, on Friday evening. This was reported today by the state-run KCNA news agency. The weapon was publicly displayed for the first time during a grand military parade in Pyongyang, held by the regime to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Korean Workers' Party. More here.

    • October 12, 2025: The Charm of Written Correspondence: Letters That Transcend Time

    In an era where news travels at the speed of light, and with just a few clicks, an idea can circle the globe in seconds, writing letters may seem like an anachronism. Yet, there's something special about it – a certain stillness, a slowing down, a focus, the scent of paper, the imprint of a hand that no screen can replicate. Written correspondence is a cultural heritage, a chronicle of human emotions, official decisions, and major historical events. More here.

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