{"id":40581,"date":"2026-02-02T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gnews.cz\/?p=40581"},"modified":"2026-02-01T22:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T21:07:52","slug":"shrnuti-uplynuleho-5-tydne-na-general-news-26-ledna-01-unora-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/tema\/shrnuti-uplynuleho-5-tydne-na-general-news-26-ledna-01-unora-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap of the past 5 weeks on General News (January 26 - February 01, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>26 January 2026 AFCON Africa Cup of Nations, African pride in football<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is underway in Morocco, with the final matches taking place this weekend. The North African nation has undoubtedly shown the world that it is ready - not just to host Africa, but the world. Morocco, one of Africa's oldest nations, has a rich history and deeply rooted Islamic traditions. Today, the country combines ancient heritage with modern practices and proudly stands as a cultural and political bridge between Africa, Europe and the Arab world. <strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/theme\/african-cup-of-nations-afcon-african-pride-in-football\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>On January 27, 2026, President Paul released the news from Minister Macinka. He considers them an attempt at blackmail.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On 27 January 2026, the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, spoke at an extraordinary press briefing at Prague Castle, where he reported on his communication with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Petr Macinka (Motorists for Himself). The President said that Macinka had been trying to influence him for a long time on the appointment of a proposed member of the government, both through direct communication and through his associates and advisors.<strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/neprehlednete\/president-pavel-has-published-reports-from-minister-macinka-he-considers-them-an-attempt-at-blackmail\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>28. ledna 2026 Michal Kr\u010dm\u00e1\u0159 values the bronze from the mixed relay in Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto more than the medals from the World Championships<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>NOV\u00c9 M\u011aSTO NA MORAV\u011a (\u017d\u010f\u00e1r region) - Czech biathlete Michal Kr\u010dm\u00e1\u0159 considers the third place from the mixed relay at the home World Cup in Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto na Morav\u011b as one of the strongest moments of his career. As he said in an interview with journalists after the race, the bronze result in Vyso\u010dina is worth more to him than some medals from the World Championships. This is mainly due to the emotions connected with the stormy atmosphere of the Vyso\u010dina Arena and the dramatic course of the race. <strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/theme\/michal-krcmar-values-the-bronze-from-the-relay-in-the-new-town-more-than-the-medal-from-the-world-championships\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>January 29, 2026 Behind the \u201ekill line\u201c: the consequences of capital-centered capitalism in the U.S.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Even a minor illness or car accident can send millions of American families living on the ALICE - short for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - line into free fall. This is the real \u201ekill line\u201c of American society: once income and savings fall below a certain threshold, an otherwise stable life can suddenly collapse. <strong>Read more<a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/policy\/the-kill-line-consequences-of-capital-oriented-capitalism-in-the-u-s\/\" title=\"\"> here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30 January 2026 Daily summary of the Czech economy: CEZ, E.ON, CzechInvest, Volkswagen and Reliance Industries (30 January 2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>PRAGUE - The Czech economy entered the end of January marked by stable growth, adjustments in energy prices and continued interest of foreign investors in Czech assets. Domestic and foreign data also suggest that 2026 will be marked by cautious optimism but also increased sensitivity to global financial and geopolitical impulses. <strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/theme\/daily-summary-of-the-economy-in-cr-via-e-on-czechinvest-volkswagen-and-reliance-industries-30-january-2026\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>31 January 2026 Erik Best: Who really controls Czech foreign policy? The US dictate, the spy drama with China and Babi\u0161's bold but cautious steps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In a compelling expose, American journalist Erik Best reveals how American generals and ambassadors are pulling the strings of Czech foreign policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Andrej Babi\u0161. From secret briefings on the munitions initiative to the suspicious arrest of a Chinese spy sabotaging warming relations with China, uncover the geopolitical chess game shaping the Czech Republic's stance on Ukraine, agreements with the EU, and tensions in the Trump era.\u00a0 <strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/interviews\/erik-best-who-really-controls-czech-foreign-policy-usa-dictate-spy-drama-with-china-and-babiss-bold-but-careful-steps\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>01 February 2026 Organized political conflict between President Paul and the legitimate right of the executive branch<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>PRAGUE - A rally called by the Milion Chvilek association took place in Prague's Old Town Square and in the lower part of Wenceslas Square in the afternoon. Participants reportedly filled both locations. The event was called in connection with the dispute between the President of the Republic, Petr Pavel, and the chairman of the Motorists for Ourselves movement, Petr Macinka, over the unconstitutional non-appointment of MP Filip Turek as Environment Minister. <strong>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/gnews.cz\/en\/theme\/organized-political-clash-between-president-cr-pavel-and-the-legitimate-right-of-the-executive\/\" title=\"\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jan Vojt\u011bch, <\/strong>Editor-in-chief, General News<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is underway in Morocco, with the final matches taking place this weekend. 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