Brussels Alarmed by Possible Victory of 'Czech Trump' Andrej Babis

The European Union is concerned about a possible victory by the ANO party of former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, fearing his return to power would further weaken support for Ukraine. This was reported by The Guardian, citing political...

The 11th Czech-In Film Festival in Paris Announces Programme

PARIS: The Czech-In Film Festival, the only showcase in France dedicated to Czech and Slovak cinema, returns for its 11th edition at Cinéma Saint-André des Arts and the Quartier Latin Film Library in Paris from 16 to 19 October 2025. This year,...

This Polish-German Border Community Still Believes In The European Miracle – LONG READ

Donald Tusk introduced controls on the Polish-German border in July, in an attempt to outgamble the Polish far-right. Three months on and the right continues to stoke anti-immigration pressure, with more protests expected this month, while Warsaw...

Slovakia's Fico wants to find a 'common ground" with the US over Russian energy supplies

Robert Fico, the Slovak prime minister, said that Slovakia expected to find "common grounds" with the United States following pressure to stop Russian energy purchases. He defended receiving supplies in Moscow. The European Union wants to isolate...

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire at Doha talks to end week of bloodshed

Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The violence constitutes the deadliest...

Hungary Refuses to Abandon Russian Oil Imports Despite Trump’s Request

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary will not give up importing Russian oil, even if such a request comes directly from U.S. President Donald Trump. His statement followed Trump’s remarks at the UN General Assembly,...

Boston Consulting Group appoints Benjamin Morach as Head of Switzerland

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has installed a new Country Head for Switzerland, appointing Benjamin Morach to lead its Swiss offices in Zurich and Geneva. Originally from Basel-Landschaft, the 37-year old new country leader is a recognized expert...

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...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at $158.51mln in 2024

Qatar - The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member...

Your primer on the Czech Chamber of Deputies elections

The Czech Republic will head to the polls on October 3 and 4 to elect its next Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Czech parliament. This election has the potential to return populist candidate Andrej Babiš’s Action of Dissatisfied...

Qatar-Czech Republic trade stands at QR577mn in 2024, says chamber executive

The meeting reviewed economic and trade relations between Qatar and the Czech Republic, the business and investment climate in both countries, as well as opportunities for co-operation in the biomedical sector. Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj...

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing cooperation with Brno, Czech Republic

Board Member of Qatar Chamber, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, affirmed that Qatari-Czech relations are gaining momentum across various fields, noting that the volume of trade between the two countries reached QR 577 million in 2024, with several Czech...

Hungary Blocks Greek Dairy Giant’s Investment Citing Risk of Higher Food Prices

Hungary blocked Greek Dairy bid. Credit: Flickr / Noo sun Dairy / CC BY SA 2-0 The government of Hungary has blocked the planned takeover of Alfoldi Tej Kft by the Greek Hellenic Dairies Group, despite the deal having already received shareholder...

Populist billionaire leads Czech race, may shift EU, Ukraine stance

PRAGUE -- A parliamentary election in the Czech Republic on Friday and Saturday could deprive Ukraine of a staunch supporter and put the Czechs on a course away from the European mainstream, following the pro-Russian path taken by Hungary and...

A populist billionaire is the favorite in a Czech election that could shift stance on Ukraine and EU

Audio By Carbonatix PRAGUE (AP) — A parliamentary election in the Czech Republic on Friday and Saturday could deprive Ukraine of a staunch supporter and put the Czechs on a course away from the European mainstream, following the pro-Russian path...

Andrej Babiš is on his way to returning as Czech prime minister, but the president may stand in his way

Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš is expected to win the October election, but the president is considering blocking him because of his business interests and ambivalence toward NATO. Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš is the favourite to win the...

How to Plan a Life-Changing Wine Trip to Hungary

Millions of years ago, ash- and lava-spewing volcanoes lurked underneath the shallow Pannonian Sea, now the Pannonian Basin, on ancient land that has evolved into modern-day Hungary. Although these once-menacing formations have long been dormant,...

Austrian Energy Executive Fired Over Russia Spy Links

The Austrian oil, gas, and chemical group OMV has fired one of its executives on suspicion of spying for Russia. On Friday, the Austrian magazine Profil published an investigation into one of OMV’s top managers, who drew the attention of Austrian...

Will pivotal election turn Czech Republic into another anti-EU agitator?

Voters in the Czech Republic go to the polls on 3 and 4 October in what protagonists and analysts describe as a pivotal parliamentary election that could lead to clashes with the EU on issues from migration to climate policy.The vote will be...

Wider Europe Briefing: Previewing Czech Election And Reviewing Moldova's Vote

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor...