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The second semi-final of Eurovision kicks off in Vienna - when Ukraine will perform

The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.

Culture • May 14, 06:33 PM • 16296 views
New Drone Deals and Defense Cooperation Agreements – Zelenskyy Summarizes the Results of the Bucharest Nine Summit

Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 08:10 PM • 7378 views
Elina Svitolina reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in RomeVideo

Svitolina defeated the Czech player Bartůňková with a score of 6:2, 6:3 and advanced to the 1/4 finals in Rome. Next, she will play against the winner of the Plíšková — Rybakina match.

Sports • May 11, 05:42 PM • 11191 views
Over 4.3 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection in the EU

There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.

Society • May 10, 02:01 PM • 14382 views
Fico to deliver message from Zelenskyy to Putin during Moscow visit – Slovak media

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."

Politics • May 7, 10:39 PM • 14385 views
Media: In 2024, Russians received more Schengen visas, but significantly fewer multiple-entry ones

Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.

News of the World • May 7, 05:26 PM • 4845 views
Liechtenstein to join Special Tribunal for punishing the RF for the war in Ukraine - Sybiha

Liechtenstein will join the agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the aggression of the RF. The total number of participating states in the initiative has increased to 25 countries.

Politics • May 6, 09:07 AM • 5171 views
Taiwan studies Ukraine's war experience as informal ties between the countries grow rapidly

An unofficial network for technology exchange and drone supplies operates between the countries. Taiwan is studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare its own society for war.

News of the World • May 6, 02:58 AM • 5362 views
Zelenskyy arrives at European summit in YerevanPhoto

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit. Meetings are scheduled with the Prime Ministers of Britain, Norway, Finland, and the Czech Republic.

Politics • May 4, 06:19 AM • 5284 views
Zelenskyy met with Babiš in Yerevan – discussed Ukraine's path to EU membershipVideo

Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's accession to the EU with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš in Yerevan. The President also held meetings with the leaders of Norway, Britain, and Finland.

Politics • May 3, 05:53 PM • 3987 views
Czechia issued a permit for Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's plane to fly to Moscow – media

The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.

Politics • May 2, 09:41 AM • 7998 views
Ukraine's Kostyuk reaches semifinals of prestigious tennis tournament in MadridVideo

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk defeated Linda Noskova with a score of 7:6, 6:0 at the tournament in Madrid. The tennis player's winning streak has reached ten consecutive matches.

Sports • April 30, 03:15 AM • 3739 views
Czechia becomes the 23rd state to join the agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Russian Federation – Sybiha

Czechia has become the 23rd state to join the agreement on a special tribunal for the RF. The vote on the document will take place on May 14–15 at a meeting of the Council of Europe.

Politics • April 28, 02:22 PM • 3454 views
Magyar's government to review Orbán's defense plan due to corruption risks - media

Hungary's new government will change its defense strategy to receive €16. 2 billion in EU loans. The European Commission has already started negotiations with Péter Magyar's team.

News of the World • April 23, 04:58 PM • 4947 views
EU launches new business and energy support programs for Ukraine - Koss

The European Commission has approved projects to finance energy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. Five EU countries will invest in dual-use technologies.

Economy • April 22, 03:30 PM • 2753 views
Péter Magyar plans to revive Austro-Hungarian Empire ties - Politico

The newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister will strengthen cooperation with Austria and the Visegrad Group. Magyar aims to unblock 18 billion euros from the EU and study Donald Tusk's experience.

Politics • April 22, 01:40 PM • 8684 views
EU addresses €90 billion loan to Ukraine after 'Druzhba' deadlock is resolved

EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.

Politics • April 22, 11:00 AM • 3230 views
Drug trafficking through a chain of stores, call centers, and threats - hundreds of searches conducted in Ukraine, "Khimprom" group exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement conducted over 350 searches, exposing a drug trafficking network, fraudulent call centers, and acts of violence. Property worth 125 million hryvnias was seized.

Crimes and emergencies • April 22, 07:38 AM • 3099 views
The Czech initiative has provided almost half of the critical ammunition for Ukraine, but the project lacks funding

The project has delivered almost two million large-caliber shells to Ukraine. Currently, the program has a funding deficit due to reduced activity from donor countries.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 04:05 PM • 5780 views
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Legalization of weapons after the terrorist attack in Kyiv - is Ukraine ready for the right to self-defense

Experts discussed citizens' right to self-defense and the need for strict control over gun owners. Ukrainians already have two million firearms.

Society • April 20, 02:18 PM • 46688 views
Rat poison found in a jar of baby food in Austria - The Guardian

Poison was found in a jar of HiPP puree in Austria after a customer complaint. Similar cases have been recorded in supermarkets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Society • April 19, 07:00 PM • 10618 views
Rat poison found in a jar of HiPP baby food in Austria

A toxic substance was found in HiPP jars with carrots and potatoes. The SPAR chain has recalled the products from 1,500 stores due to a threat to infant lives.

News of the World • April 19, 09:56 AM • 4728 views
Czech Republic summons Russian ambassador after Kremlin threats over joint drone production with Ukraine

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs demands explanations from the Russian ambassador after Medvedev's threats to attack Czech companies. The enterprises were named targets due to UAV production.

Politics • April 17, 11:55 AM • 3325 views
Trump harmed NATO more in a few weeks than Putin in several years - Czech President

Czech President Petr Pavel criticized Donald Trump's statements regarding the Alliance. The politician's words caused more damage to collective defense than the Kremlin's actions.

Politics • April 9, 04:03 PM • 3845 views
Third suspect detained in Poland in case of arson at arms company in Czech Republic

Polish special services arrested a 23-year-old Pole for complicity in the arson of a workshop belonging to LPP Holding in Pardubice. The court ordered his pre-trial detention for 3 months.

News of the World • April 8, 03:42 PM • 3757 views
Last year, over 2,200 Ukrainian companies were founded in the Czech Republic.

Last year, Ukrainians founded 2,206 companies in the Czech Republic, accounting for 7% of all new firms. The share of businesses with Russian owners has fallen by 45% since 2018.

Economy • April 7, 07:02 PM • 5752 views
Participant in 'bookmaker' scheme extradited to Ukraine, 19th extradition since beginning of year - Prosecutor General

A fraudster who deceived citizens via Instagram has been extradited from Germany. This is the 19th successful extradition to Ukraine since the beginning of the current year.

Crimes and emergencies • April 7, 06:45 AM • 3597 views
Two more suspects detained in Czech Republic for arson at defense plant

Police have detained new suspects in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The case concerns a fire at the LPP Holding plant, which manufactures drones and optics for Ukraine.

News of the World • April 4, 10:40 PM • 6246 views
April 4th - NATO's birthday: how the Alliance was created and why it is currently experiencing one of its most difficult crises

The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.

Politics • April 4, 05:00 AM • 103383 views
In Poland, two suspects were arrested in the case of the arson of a weapons company in the Czech Republic

Special services detained two Poles for aiding in the arson of an LPP Holding workshop. The crime is of a terrorist nature and is related to drone production.

News of the World • April 2, 03:24 PM • 3687 views