Czech Republic
Populist right-wing billionaire Andrej Babis wins Czech parliamentary election
The result could steer the staunchly pro-Ukraine Czech Republic to a more pro-Russian path.
- Karel Janicek
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Trump says Russian drone breach in Poland may have been a ‘mistake’
The US president’s take was in contrast to European leaders, who said the incursion had been an “unprecedented provocation”.
- Catherine Lucey
Beavers finish seven-year dam project in two days
Despite a seven-year planning process and successfully securing the funding, the Czech Republic’s dam plans went nowhere. Until the animal workers arrived.
- Harriet Barber
‘Tipping point’: Polish fighter jets on the way to Kyiv
Poland will become the first NATO country to deliver “freedom wings” to Ukraine following a plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky for planes.
- Annabelle Chapman, Karen DeYoung, Loveday Morris and David L. Stern
Sky Bridge 721, Czech Republic: World’s longest suspension bridge to open next month
A ski resort in the Czech village of Dolní Morava is about to launch an adrenalin-pumping attraction that's two years in the making – the world's longest suspension bridge.
- Katherine Scott
Travel tips: Where to go in Europe in November and December?
In late November and December you're better off focusing on the great cities of Europe.
- Michael Gebicki
Things to do in Prague, Czech Republic: Three-minute guide
Since slipping out from under the Iron Curtain, Prague has become Central Europe's finest all-rounder.
- David Whitley
Things to do in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic: The three-minute guide
If asked to come up with a dream image of a cute European town, Cesky Krumlov would be it.
- David Whitley
Film stars: the world's most-used movie locations
Front up to the world's most popular backdrops – each stars in their own right.
David Cerny art in Prague guide: The artist provocateur
A Czech sculptor pokes at Prague’s political hypocrisies, writes Elspeth Callender.
- Elspeth Callender