• November 17, 2025: Daily Economic Summary for the Czech Republic: Black Friday, Filtration Group, FutureCrest, Naftohaz, Shein, and Temu (November 17, 2025)

PRAGUE - Domestic consumption is heading towards a key shopping weekend. A survey by Alza.cz among over 3,000 customers showed that 27% of Czechs plan to definitely shop during Black Friday, while another 55% will decide based on the offers. These strong expectations suggest an increase in e-commerce revenue and increased demands on logistics chains and payment infrastructure. More here

  • November 18, 2025: China's Ministry of National Defense sharply responds to the sale of American weapons to Taiwan

BEIJING - China has sharply reacted to the decision by the U.S. Department of State to approve the sale of military equipment to Taiwan worth approximately $330 million. The package includes non-standard aircraft parts and maintenance for certain types of aircraft. The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, Zhang Xiaogang, commented on the situation during a regular briefing. More here

  • November 19, 2025: Russia-Latin America Forum in Moscow emphasized strengthening international ties and cooperation

MOSCOW – On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Russia-Latin America Forum, titled "Russia — Latin America: Strengthening Ties, Building the Future," was held at the GlavUpDK Cultural Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Moscow. The event, prepared in cooperation with Russian state institutions and diplomatic representations of Latin American countries, focused on the development of political, educational, cultural, and economic relations between the Russian Federation and the countries of Latin America. More here

  • November 20, 2025: South Africa's G20 Presidency promotes inclusion, justice, and sustainability

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) in the G20 not only amplified African voices but also spurred global efforts towards a more inclusive, just, and sustainable future. This was stated by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, when he briefed the media on Monday about South Africa's preparations for the G20 Leaders' Summit, which will be held this weekend in Johannesburg. More here

  • November 21, 2025: Slovakia may sue the EU over the ban on Russian natural gas

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that, given the EU's decision to cease importing Russian natural gas from 2028, the Slovak government will consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the EU on this matter at its next cabinet meeting. Prime Minister Fico has already asked the Slovak Minister of Economy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Attorney General to present a document analyzing the feasibility of such action at the next cabinet meeting. More here.

  • November 22, 2025: Vladimir Putin held a briefing in the Kremlin via video conference with permanent members of the Security Council.

MOSCOW – November 21. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matviyenko, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, Head of the Presidential Administration Anton Vaino, Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu, Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev, Minister of Defense Andrey Belousov, Minister of Internal Affairs Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov, Director of the Federal Security Service Alexander Bortnikov, Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin, and Presidential Special Envoy for Environmental Protection, Ecology, and Transport Sergei Ivanov. More here.

  • November 23, 2025: The Symphony Austerlitz 1805 was performed in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Brno, and the venue was full. Petr Kolář played the organ.

BRNO – November 22, 2025. Today, the Symphony Austerlitz 1805 was performed in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Brno. The work, commemorating the Battle of Austerlitz, composed by Zdeněk Kluka from the rock band Progres 2, was heard by dozens of people, and the venue was full. The 220th anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz, in which French Emperor Napoleon defeated the Austro-Russian army, will be celebrated at the beginning of December. More here.

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