• November 3, 2025: The EU is still struggling to figure out how to deal with ChatGPT, a capability of artificial intelligence that it did not anticipate.

BRUSSELS – The European Union will need at least another year to determine how to use its powerful digital law to mitigate the risks associated with ChatGPT. This slowness of regulators sharply contrasts with the explosion in the use of this artificial intelligence chatbot across Europe, according to Politico. More here.

  • November 4, 2025: Cardinal Dominik Duka, the retired Archbishop of Prague, died today at the age of 82.

PRAGUE – The Archdiocese of Prague announced his death on its official Facebook page. Cardinal Dominik Duka made a significant contribution to the modern history of the Czech Catholic Church. He took office as the Archbishop of Prague in 2010 and served for more than twelve years, until May 2022. More here.

  • November 5, 2025: Daily summary of the Czech economy: Norwegian funds, Czechoslovak Group, Ovintiv, Automation Anywhere, Presidio, and Bitcoin (November 5, 2025).

The Prague Stock Exchange remains at a historic high, although the index PX fell by 0.2% on Tuesday compared to Monday, reaching a value of 2404.36 points. The index was boosted by shares of the energy company ČEZ, while shares of Erste Group and Moneta Money Bank lost value. Meanwhile, the Czech crown weakened against both the euro and the dollar. These intraday movements confirm strong investor interest in domestic blue-chip stocks and also highlight the market's sensitivity to developments in the banking sector. More here.

  • November 6, 2025: Chinese Vice President presents four-point proposal at UN summit to support global social development.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng presented a four-point proposal to support social development around the world. In his speech at the plenary session of the second World Summit on Social Development in Doha, he recalled that the first World Summit on Social Development was successfully held in Copenhagen in March 1995, where participants adopted the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and an action program. More here.

  • November 7, 2025: EU seeks Belgian support for a €140 billion loan to Ukraine.

    • BRUSSELS - The European Union is entering a crucial phase of negotiations regarding an unprecedented €140 billion loan for Ukraine, which is intended to be financed by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets. Belgium is currently the main obstacle, as the country is home to Euroclear, a financial giant that manages the largest portion of Russia's state reserves in Europe, according to Politico. More here

  • November 8, 2025 Elena Perru: How to Restore Trust in Relations Between France and Russia

    • Elena Perru is a secretary and personal assistant by profession. Her entire career has been inextricably linked to one man: Jacques Chirac. She held this position with him continuously, first during his tenure as Mayor of Paris, then at the Ministry, and finally throughout his presidency at the Élysée Palace (1995-2007). More here

  • November 9, 2025 Andrej Babiš, the leader of ANO who has been tasked with forming the Czech government, said that there is a shortfall of 85 billion crowns in the budget, and it is inflated by 15 billion.

    PRAGUE - According to Andrej Babiš, the leader of ANO and likely the next Prime Minister, the draft state budget for next year, prepared by the outgoing government of Petr Fiala (ODS), is short by more than 85 billion crowns in expenditures. More here

  • November 9, 2025 Trump's move for Orbán: An exemption on Russian energy strengthens Hungarian independence

    WASHINGTON - During his previous administration, U.S. President Donald Trump granted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán a significant exemption from the embargo on imports of Russian oil and natural gas. This move, which was subject to international criticism at the time of its approval, significantly strengthened Orbán's position and allowed Hungary to maintain privileged access to cheap Russian energy. More here

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