The Latest Breaking News from Czech Republic

Unbeaten India storm into Pickleball World Cup round of 32 after dominant day

India's pro squad remains undefeated after the league stage of the Pickleball World Cup. They secured dominant victories against Antigua & Barbuda and Israel with 6-0 scores. The team then defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 to conclude the league stage matches. India's senior squad also advanced to the round of…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Photos show European fishers on the brink as summer drought parches rivers, lakes and farms

Persistent drought and scorching heat this summer have ravaged ecosystems and businesses across the region, from a lake in Slovenia and the side channel of the Danube in Serbia, to fish farms in Bosnia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary.

The Independent UK · Aug 29

This prehistoric Czech sanctuary is 1,000 years older than Stonehenge; reveals how farmers tracked the movements of the Sun and the Moon 6,500 years ago

A prehistoric sanctuary discovered near Chleby in the Czech Republic is giving archaeologists a brand new view of how Europe’s early farming communities understood the Sun, Moon and changing seasons. The circular structure, built more than 6,500 years ago, is around 1,000 years older than Stonehenge and appears to have…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Europe is racing to eradicate a crayfish that can reproduce without mating; in the Czech Republic, two newly detected populations are being targeted before they spread

European conservationists are launching a campaign to eradicate new populations of marbled crayfish, notorious for their rapid reproduction and the deadly diseases they carry. Funded by the European Union, these swift action initiatives aim to tackle invasive species promptly, mitigating the risk of extensive environmental and economic harm while safeguarding…

The Times of India · Aug 14

'Wait for me, my Czech friend': Japanese dev adds Czech localization just for the one Steam user who wishlisted his game in the Czech Republic

The international spirit of baseball and friendship might frown on the method, though.

PC Gamer · Aug 3

When he is not serving as the President, he works as a professional photographer: Why the Czech Republic President is making headlines

Czech President Petr Pavel nurtures a deep passion for sports photography, recently capturing the thrilling moments at the Hungarian Grand Prix with his official photographer's badge. His lens has also chronicled prestigious events such as the Le Mans 24 Hours and Dakar Rally. Pavel's captivating photography not only tells a…

The Times of India · Jul 28

Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP... as a photographer

The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has made his way to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix - but it's not an official visit.

Motorsport · Jul 26

NATO-backed scientists planted 13-foot-tall giant grass on war-damaged land near Bucha, hoping its roots can help clean Ukraine's polluted soil

Scientists in the Czech Republic are testing giant Miscanthus, a fast-growing perennial grass, to see if it can help restore Ukraine's war-damaged farmland. Backed by a NATO project, the research aims to remove pollutants from contaminated soil, improve soil health and eventually make the land suitable for farming again while…

The Times of India · Jul 24

Czech nonprofits applied lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ukrainian refugee crisis – but had little say in key decisions

Within a few months of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, more than 500,000 Ukrainian refugees arrived in the Czech Republic.

The Conversation · Jul 22

South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup

Adams started two of the three World Cup matches he appeared in for South Africa despite the death of his grandmother, Marianna, one day before a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. He started in that match and South Africa's 2-0 loss to Mexico. He was a sub in a…

The Economic Times · Jul 11