Recap of the past 6 weeks on General News (February 2 - February 08, 2026)

• 02 February 2026 The upcoming spring break is one of the most sought-after times of the school year in the Czech Republic

CZECH REPUBLIC - Tips for spring break full of inspiration and places to go with children for sports, fun, relaxation or just a nice trip. The portal Kudy z z boredy brings you lots of ideas from all over the Czech Republic, where the whole family can really enjoy their free time! We will give you advice on how to spend your free time outdoors and actively, where to go for fun or adventure, and there are also tips in case the weather doesn't quite work out. Have a great holiday, wherever you spend it! Read more here

• February 03, 2026 French prosecutors want to maintain ban on Marine Le Pen's candidacy

French prosecutors have asked an appeals court to uphold a five-year ban on far-right politician Marine Le Pen's candidacy in connection with the embezzlement of European Parliament funds. The Guardian reported. If the court grants the request, Le Pen would most likely not be able to take part in France's presidential election in 2027. Read more here

• 04 February 2026 American expert: Peace in Ukraine is key to strategic stability, future of nuclear deal remains uncertain

True strategic stability in the world, according to US nuclear disarmament expert Greg Mell, depends above all on achieving lasting peace in Ukraine. He made the remarks in an interview with the TASS news agency in the context of the imminent expiration of restrictions under the New START treaty, which regulates the number of strategic nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia. Read more here

• 05 February 2026 Spain in dispute with tech giants. Plan to ban social networking sites for children sparks strong reaction

The Spanish government is facing strong criticism from technology leaders over a planned ban on social networking sites for children under 16. The dispute shows the growing tensions between European states and global internet platforms. The Spanish government has come into open conflict with leaders of the technology sector after announcing a plan to ban the use of social networking sites by children under the age of 16. Read more here

• 06 February 2026 China regrets end of US-Russia nuclear deal and calls for resumption of dialogue

China expressed regret over the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and Russia. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this at a regular press conference on 5 February. According to Lin, China has long approached the nuclear weapons issue with utmost caution and responsibility. Read more here

• 07 February 2026 A star of Czechoslovak film has passed away. Jana Brejchová will always be a darling in the memory of viewers

Czech film and theatre lost one of its most beloved, most fragile and at the same time brightest stars of the 1980s. Yes, Jana Brejchová, the actress whose face was forever imprinted on the memory of several generations of viewers, died after a long illness at the age of 86. The news of her death was confirmed by her daughter, actress Tereza Brodská, who also asked the public and the media to respect the family's privacy at this difficult time. A woman who could tell the whole human story without words has passed away. Read more here

• 08 February 2026 Zuzana Maderova wins first Czech gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games Milan-Cortina

LIVIGNO - The Czech team celebrates its first gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Snowboarder Zuzana Maděrová triumphed in the parallel giant slalom and secured the first ever Czech Olympic victory at these Games. She made the final run on the technically demanding course in Livigno, beating the Austrian representative Sabine Payer. Read more here

Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief, General News