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France’s Michelon wins Olympic gold in women’s biathlon mass start

Oceane Michelon found reserves of energy to power to the Olympic gold medal in the women's biathlon 12.5-km mass start race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Her teammate Julia Simon took silver and Tereza Vorobnikova of the Czech Republic bronze.

Radio France Internationale

'$100,000 deal': What US justice department reveals about Pannun murder plot

An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, has admitted guilt in a US court for orchestrating a $100,000 murder-for-hire plot against a US citizen. Prosecutors allege an Indian government employee directed the scheme targeting a Sikh separatist leader. Gupta's arrest in the Czech Republic led to his extradition and subsequent plea.

The Times of India

No gun culture, big gun industry: the EU’s quiet arms economy

Europe doesn’t have a strong “gun culture,” but maintains strict regulations. Still, as a major global producer and exporter of weapons, the regulation of ownership, licensing and enforcement remains the responsibility of individual EU countries.

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Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

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Europe's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows

Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday.

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Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim

In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge.

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The EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here's how

The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme.

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EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan

EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.

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Ukraine war briefing: Hungary agrees to allow EU loan to Kyiv but will not contribute

Viktor Orbán appeared to have agreed not to block the borrowing as long as his country, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were excluded from the guarantees. What we know on day 1,395

The Guardian - AU

Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

Euronews

Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

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Is Czech Republic's new PM Babiš Orbán 2.0? It is not that simple

Andrej Babiš returns on Tuesday as the prime minister of the Czech Republic. He is more of a CEO than an ideologue.

Euronews

"A disaster waiting to happen" – The privacy tech world reacts to the new Chat Control bill

While an agreemnet on "voluntary" chat scanning has now been reached, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands are still against the compromise. And privacy experts aren't celebrating.

TechRadar

Thousands gather in Czech Republic to re-enact Napoleon’s Austerlitz victory over Russia and Austria

Thousands of re-enactors in the Czech Republic recreated Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz, drawing large crowds for the historic anniversary event.

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Jewish community in the Czech Republic reports record number of antisemitic incidents in 2024

Antisemitic incidents in the Czech Republic have reached record levels last year amid the conflict in Gaza

The Independent UK

Dozens injured after trains collide in the Czech Republic

Trains collide in the Czech Republic, leaving dozens of people injured

The Independent UK

Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance

The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity

The Guardian - US

Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale

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Czech election winner Andrej Babiš signs coalition deal with right-wing fringe parties

The announcement comes after the Czech Republic’s president asked Babiš to form a new government after his party's victory in last month’s parliamentary elections.

Radio France Internationale

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for partners on the right to secure a majority, anti-corruption activist David Ondracka, former…

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Hundreds of ancient gold and silver coins from possible Celtic market found in Czech Republic

Hundreds of gold and silver coins, along with jewelry and other artifacts, have been found in the Czech Republic at what might have been an ancient Celtic market.

Radio France Internationale

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

The Independent UK

Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine

Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago

LiveScience

30,000-year-old 'personal toolkit' found in the Czech Republic provides 'very rare' glimpse into the life of a Stone Age hunter-gatherer

Archaeologists have found an extraordinary cluster of Stone Age artifacts that may have been the personal gear of a single prehistoric individual.

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Hauser aims to iron out chinks on busy tri weekend

On a busy Sunday for triathlon, one Australian world title hope will race in Nice and another will fine-tune his preparations in the Czech Republic.

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