Populist hard-right billionaire with pro-Russian slant wins big in Czech Republic election, official results show

Billionaire Andrej Babiš became another populist leader in Central Europe to stage a political comeback by winning big in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, according to nearly complete results Saturday. That result could steer the...

Loose moose told to Czech out of Austria

A young male elk known as Emil has been captured in Austria and taken to the border with the neighbouring Czech Republic after spending the summer roaming across central Europe. The elk was tranquilised on Monday, fitted with a GPS tag, and...

Northern Poland Emerging as Europe's Next Semiconductor Hub

www.eetimes.com, Oct. 01, 2025 – Over the past decade, global attention on semiconductor supply chains has intensified. The pandemic, geopolitical shifts, and unprecedented demand for advanced chips have underlined the importance of building...

PM Orbán: Hungary will not yield a single square centimeter in defending Christian communities

He spoke Sunday in Veszprém at the rededication of the St. Michael Metropolitan Cathedral, originally founded by Blessed Gisela, the wife of Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen. PM Orbán said the ceremony symbolized a return to the foundations of...

Wizz Air launches flights from Budapest to 2 gorgeous destinations!

Wizz Air continues to strengthen its position in Central Europe: while launching two new northern routes from Budapest, it is also expanding its operations in Bratislava to an unprecedented scale, reaching a record number of flights. According to...

Slovakia’s Gender Amendment: A Clash Between Tradition, Rights, and Europe’s Future

101When Slovakia’s parliament voted last week to amend its constitution, the chamber erupted in a mixture of applause and outrage. By a comfortable majority, lawmakers enshrined into law a stark definition of sex: male and female, nothing more....

Opposition movement’s head wins Czech election

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. PRAGUE -- Billionaire Andrej Babiš became another populist leader in Central Europe to stage a political comeback by winning big in the Czech Republic's...

Emil the Elk caught after long summer on the loose in Central Europe

A wandering elk spotted at dozens of locations across Central Europe this summer has been captured by authorities in Austria and released close to the Czech border. The elk, nicknamed Emil, was tranquilised by Austrian wildlife officials on Monday...

Andrej Babiš Returns as Czech Prime Minister After Parliamentary Elections

On October 3–4, parliamentary elections were held in the Czech Republic, after which Andrej Babiš returned to the prime minister’s seat. He is known as an oligarch and a populist, while also a critic of initiatives to supply weapons to Ukraine,...

Orbán after ANO won in Czechia: Truth has triumphed!

“Truth has triumphed!” – wrote Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on his social media account on Saturday, following the victory of Andrej Babiš’s party ANO in the Czech parliamentary elections. The Prime Minister stated: “Andrej Babiš won the Czech...

PERILS places final industry loss estimate for 2024 Central Europe floods at €2.15bn

Zurich-based catastrophe insurance data provider PERILS has released its fourth and final insurance industry loss estimate for the floods that struck Central Europe and Italy between September 14 and 20, 2024, totalling €2.153 billion. The final...

Populist billionaire Andrej Babis’ party wins Czech parliamentary election

PRAGUE — Billionaire Andrej Babis became another populist leader in Central Europe to stage a political comeback by winning big in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election, according to nearly complete results Saturday. That result could steer...

Populist Babiš leads Czech election and could chip away support for Ukraine

PRAGUE (AP) — Billionaire Andrej Babiš appeared to be winning a Czech parliamentary election in what would be a political comeback of another populist leader in Central Europe, partial results indicated on Saturday. With the votes from almost 50%...

Hungary and Ukraine’s diplomatic rift deepens as EU faces pressure over war support

Hungary and Ukraine’s diplomatic rift deepens as EU faces pressure over war support Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine have once again flared into open confrontation after a heated exchange of accusations between senior officials. The latest...

Populist billionaire Andrej Babis wins Czech election

Open this photo in gallery:Chairman of opposition movement Andrej Babis reacts as he arrives at his election headquarters in Prague on Saturday. Babis' movement won 80 of 200 parliamentary seats.Petr David Josek/The Associated Press Billionaire...

Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results...

The two-day election filled 200 seats in the lower house of the Czech parliament. A group of mayors known as STAN, also a member of Fiala’s government, had 11.1% of the vote, with another ally of Fiala, the Pirates party, reaching 8.7%. The major...

Voting begins in Czech Republic election with populist Andrej Babiš tipped to win

Published on 03/10/2025 - 17:17 GMT+2 Voting began on Friday in a two-day general election in the Czech Republic that could steer the country away from its support for Ukraine, threatening to further divide the European Union and NATO. Billionaire...

Experts call for rapid European rearmament on 35th anniversary of German unification

Germany and its allies must act together quickly to bolster Europe's military capabilities in the face of the threat posed by Russia, security experts have said as European leaders marked the 35th anniversary of German reunification. The warning...

JPMorgan Expands Mid-Cap Focus in Austria and Central Europe

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is ramping up its mid-cap banking operations in Austria and central Europe, targeting private and family-owned businesses with dedicated relationship managers. The U.S. banking giant has appointed Philippe Bull to lead...

Economic Concerns Dominate as Disillusioned Czechs Head to the Polls

Voters are faced with rising costs, political disillusionment, and the possible return of populist billionaire Andrej Babis. On 3 and 4 October, Czech voters will choose a new parliament in an election shaped by economic hardship and discontent...