March 02, 2026 Daily summary of the Czech economy: insurance sector, PPF Group, CPI Property Group, UniCredit, Microsoft BlackRock, oil and the Strait of Hormuz (March 2, 2026)
The Czech economy enters the beginning of March marked by a slightly improved business sentiment, but also by growing uncertainty caused by geopolitical tensions. According to the latest economic surveys by the Czech Statistical Office, overall confidence in the economy increased during February, mainly thanks to better developments in industry and construction, while consumer confidence weakened slightly. Read more here
03 Mar 2026 At least 23 people killed in protests in Pakistan after killing of Khamenei
At least 23 people lost their lives and more than a hundred others sustained injuries on Sunday during widespread protests in Pakistan. The demonstrations erupted after news of the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spread among the population. Outraged protesters took to the streets, some of whom attempted to attack US diplomatic facilities. Read more here
04 March 2026 Xi Jinping: serving the people is the greatest achievement
„If we want to achieve real results, we need to ask ourselves some fundamental questions: who are we creating these results for, what are they and how do we want to achieve them. In other words, it's about how we understand performance evaluation,“ Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said while explaining the country's governance principles. Read more here
05 March 2026 Let's not allow innocent children to become victims of conflict
On 28 February, military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, according to the Iranian side, also hit a girls' primary school in the south of the country. The tragedy claimed 165 victims, according to final figures. Scattered among the rubble are textbooks and school supplies - a silent testimony to a moment when a place meant for education turned into a place of pain. Read more here
06 March 2026 US Ambassador Brent Bozell promises stronger partnership with South Africa
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III has released his first public message to South Africans after handing over a copy of his credentials to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). In a welcome video filmed with his wife Norma, Ambassador Bozell spoke of the depth of the bilateral relationship, the importance of shared democratic values, and his commitment to strengthening cooperation between the United States and South Africa on political, economic, and people-to-people levels. Read more here
07 March 2026 Slavonic Epic by Alfons Mucha - painting 17: Mont Athos - Vatican of the Orthodox Churchh
Picture seventeen. The spiritual dimension of Slavic identity: the image of Mount Athos as a symbol of faith and tradition.
The artwork dedicated to Mount Athos represents a remarkable contribution to the field of historical and spiritual painting, which departs from the usual depiction of heroic or political moments of Slavic history. Instead of celebrating war victories or acts of statesmanship, the artist focuses on the deeper cultural and spiritual roots of the Slavic world. More here
08 March 2026 US must be involved in choosing Iran's supreme leader to avoid starting a new war Donald Trump says
WASHINGTON, March 8 - United States President Donald Trump said the United States should participate in the process of choosing the future political leadership in Iran to prevent a recurrence of military conflict between the two countries. He said the aim is to prevent the situation from escalating into another confrontation every few years. Donald Trump made the statement while speaking to reporters in Washington, D.C., where he commented on the future relations between the United States and Iran. Read more here
8 March 2026 Happy Easter is coming: how to decorate the most beautiful Easter egg?
The year has come and gone and Easter is upon us once again. Nowadays, we find a lot of modern methods and techniques to dye eggs. Try with us the classic egg decorating techniques: batik, wax relief, straw decorating or the simpler decals. More here
Jan Vojtěch, Editor-in-Chief - General News