Czech Republic9 Dec 2025Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empireIf he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.9 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".29 Nov 20255 Oct 2025Billionaire populist Andrej Babis' party wins Czech parliamentary electionHowever, his ANO party falls short of an overall majority in preliminary results.5 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Billionaire populist eyes power in Czech vote but may need help from extremesAndrej Babis has been taking notes from the US Maga movement but he may need to partner with ultra-nationalists.2 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Emil the Elk caught after long summer on the loose in Central EuropeHe's travelled roads and forded streams but Emil the elk's wanderings have now come to an end in Austria. 22 Sep 20257 Sep 2025Czech police finally catch up with 'phantom racing car driver'A red racing car has been sighted on motorways in the Czech Republic since 2019 but until now has evaded police.7 Sep 20251 Sep 2025Czech opposition leader hit in head with crutch during rallyAndrej Babis's party blamed the government for creating a climate of hate against the ex-PM.1 Sep 202512 Jul 2025A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay. 12 Jul 202518 Jun 2025Czech fake dentist gave root canals after reading online instructionsMan, 22, and two relatives charged after setting up surgery and performing complex operations for two years, police say.18 Jun 2025...
