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Italian curling teams at 2026 European Championships

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Italy Men's Curling Team advances in European Championships

Following the national selection process in Cembra Lisignano, the Italian representatives have begun competing in the 2026 European Curling Championships in Ostrava, Czechia. In the men’s competition, the squad led by s

Electoral and administrative reforms in Czechia and Slovakia

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Czech police charge three men for election tampering in Lounsko region

The Czech Republic utilizes a hybrid system for processing election results, combining manual counting by independent precinct commissions with secure technology managed by the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ). To ensure t

Czech mortgage rates and housing costs rise

21 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech real estate markets show varying trends in Brno and Ostrava

The Czech mortgage market remains under pressure from rising interest rates and tightening regulations. By August 2026, average mortgage rates reached 5%, up from 4.9% in July. This rise contributed to a 15% month-on-mon

2026 European Curling Championships

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Estonian women's curling team secures victory in European Championships

The 2026 European Curling Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic, featured various opening matches for women's national teams. In one match, the Italian women's team suffered a 5-4 defeat against Norway. Despite a thr

Czech political shifts and municipal budget tensions

12 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: MP David Pražák leaves ANO movement

The Czech political landscape remains defined by shifting party dynamics and intensifying municipal budget disputes. While the ANO movement remains a dominant force, recent polling shows a fluctuating trajectory. A STEM

2026 European Curling Championships in Ostrava

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ostrava hosts European Curling Championships 2026

The 2026 European Curling Championships were scheduled to take place in Ostrava, Czech Republic, at the RT Torax Arena from October 27 to November 1, 2026. The tournament introduced a new format featuring 12 men’s and 12

Cultural and music festivals in Central Europe

45 clusters · 197 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Czech Republic: Regional Halloween and All Souls' Day Events

Cultural and musical festivals continue throughout Central Europe during the summer and autumn of 2026. In August, the Czech Republic hosted art exhibitions, regional festivals, and diverse community events. September pr

Czech and Slovak urban and cultural restoration

25 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cultural heritage reconstruction projects underway in Slovakia

Municipalities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia continue to undertake diverse urban renewal, cultural restoration, and infrastructure projects. In the Czech Republic, urban revitalization and heritage preservation rema

Czech and Slovak housing affordability and market shifts

36 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Slovakia faces housing affordability crisis in major cities

The Czech and Slovak housing markets face intensifying affordability crises. In Slovakia, property prices rose 14.4% year-on-year, with regional increases exceeding 19% in Bratislava and 17% in Košice. Recent data shows

European light art and historical festivals

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Plzeň and Czech cities to host light shows and historical celebrations

Various European cities are hosting light art festivals and historical commemorations. In Prague, the 14th Signal Festival features 21 installations under the theme ‘Dream On! Dreams and Visions’, including light landsca

Slovakia local and regional elections

4 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Slovakia local and regional elections see incumbents retain power

Following the October 24, 2026, elections, results revealed significant leadership shifts in several major municipalities alongside continuity in regional leadership. In Bratislava, incumbent Matúš Vallo successfully def

European driver license expiration surges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Moravian-Silesian Region: Over 20,000 drivers must renew licenses

Large numbers of drivers in Lithuania and the Czech Republic are facing mandatory driver license renewals due to the expiration of older documents. In Lithuania, Regitra reported that approximately 72,000 drivers must r

Public health and wellness initiatives in Czechia

13 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Czech Ministry of Health announces reforms for elderly care and insurance

Public health initiatives in the Czech Republic continue to emphasize community wellness and preventive medical care. Following earlier wellness workshops and legislative proposals by Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch to i

Václav Havel 90th anniversary commemorations

16 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Vienna to name bridge after Václav Havel

Commemorations continue across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria to honor the legacy of former President Václav Havel on the 90th anniversary of his birth. The ‘Havel 90’ project includes diverse cultural, educat

Czech Justice Minister judicial reform initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Czech Justice Minister Tejc announces judicial reforms

Czech Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc has introduced a series of legislative and structural reforms aimed at the nation’s judicial system. Initially, the Minister focused on accountability and specific legal penalties, pro

Healthcare infrastructure developments in Slovakia and Czech

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Košice health facility to undergo €25.8 million reconstruction

Healthcare infrastructure in Slovakia and the Czech Republic continues to undergo various developments involving facility upgrades and specialized service expansions. In Slovakia, significant investments have been direct

Prague infrastructure and noise concerns

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Prague residents protest railway infrastructure issues

Residents in Prague are expressing grievances regarding local infrastructure and environmental impacts. In the Výtoň area, citizens have gathered to demand the repair and preservation of a historic steel railway bridge t

Motoristé party political activity in Czech Republic

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Motoristé propose changes to Czech inclusive education system

The Motoristé political party has experienced recent developments regarding its electoral performance and legislative influence in the Czech Republic. In municipal elections, the party failed to meet the five percent th

VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava research developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava opens 126 million CZK research center

VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava has initiated several large-scale research infrastructure projects in the Czech Republic. In late September 2026, the university began construction on the CEETe H2 hydrogen research

Firefighting sports and rescue competitions in Poland

8 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ruszów hosts international firefighting competition

Firefighting sports and rescue competitions continue to be held at international and regional levels in Poland. Following previous regional contests, Youth Firefighting Teams (MDP) have remained active in various discipl

2026 Czech municipal and Senate election results

46 clusters · 228 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Český Krumlov elections bring significant changes to local assembly

The 2026 municipal and Senate elections have concluded, revealing a complex political landscape with significant shifts. In the Senate, several candidates secured seats in the first round, including Jan Grolich in Vyškov

Czech Republic preventive health screening programs

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic introduces new hearing and vision screening initiatives

The Czech Republic utilizes various public health insurance-covered preventive screening programs to facilitate early disease detection. A nationwide prostate cancer screening program has identified over 2,000 malignant

Cultural and community events in the Czech Republic

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic regional events: Festivals and activities in Břeclav and Olomouc

Various cultural, community, and culinary events continue to take place across different regions of the Czech Republic. In mid-September, the Olomouc Region hosted a variety of food and beverage festivals. These include

Prague urban planning and municipal governance

11 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Czech authorities debate tax redistribution and housing crisis

Prague continues to navigate significant shifts in urban management and planning. The city’s Metropolitan Plan remains a central driver of development, with new residential projects slated for the Šutka sports area in th

Czech and Slovak TV programming developments

15 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Slovak television viewership sees hits and critical shifts

As of early October 2026, Czech and Slovak television networks continue to navigate intense viewership competition and programming shifts. In the Czech Republic, ratings battles between major networks remain tight. Prim

Body of missing Czech woman Jana Šerjeníková found

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Frýdek-Místek police find missing mother dead in forest

The search for Jana Šerjeníková, a 38-year-old mother of two and Ostrava court employee missing since September 3, has ended with the discovery of her body. After a month-long investigation, her remains were found in a

Czech Republic sports infrastructure development

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Czech sports infrastructure: Lanškroun hall nears completion while Brno stadium remains a major issue

The Czech Republic continues to advance various sports infrastructure projects across different regions. In the South Bohemian Region, officials are planning a national sports center at the Složiště site in České Budějov