http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:33:44 +0100 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:33:44 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/hungary-left-in-the-cold-as-european-commission-keeps-defense-cash-frozen http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/25/hungary-left-in-the-cold-as-european-commission-keeps-defense-cash-frozen Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:46:56 +0100 Hungary is the only EU country left waiting for the Commission to approve a request for defense money. According to sources, Hungary urged Brussels to make a decision in a letter, but the loan plan has not been approved even after laggards France and the Czech Republic were greenlighted. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/france-and-czech-safe-defence-loan-plans-cleared-sources-say-but-hungary-row-looms-large http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/27/france-and-czech-safe-defence-loan-plans-cleared-sources-say-but-hungary-row-looms-large Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:42:04 +0100 Hungary is holding up two packages of support to Ukraine, including a €90 billion loan the war-torn country needs as a matter of urgency. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/09/is-czech-republics-new-pm-babis-orban-20-it-is-not-that-simple http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/09/is-czech-republics-new-pm-babis-orban-20-it-is-not-that-simple Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:01:38 +0100 Andrej Babiš returns on Tuesday as the prime minister of the Czech Republic. He is more of a CEO than an ideologue. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/06/czech-elections-babis-will-pave-his-own-way-in-the-eu-observers-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/06/czech-elections-babis-will-pave-his-own-way-in-the-eu-observers-say Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:09:06 +0200 According to European political observers, if Babiš is confirmed as the next Czech PM, Brussels could be in for a stronger central European alliance with Orbán and Fico. However, they believe the billionaire-turned-politician will remain pragmatic when it comes to the EU and supporting Ukraine. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/21/prague-commemorates-1968-soviet-led-occupation-of-czechoslovakia http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/08/21/prague-commemorates-1968-soviet-led-occupation-of-czechoslovakia Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:50:19 +0200 The Czech Republic marked the anniversary of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia on Thursday with memorial events in Prague and across the country. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/04/major-power-outage-in-czech-republic-halts-prague-metro-and-trams-causes-unknown http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/07/04/major-power-outage-in-czech-republic-halts-prague-metro-and-trams-causes-unknown Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:20:52 +0200 A power outage hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, halting public transport and trains. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said authorities are investigating the cause. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/15/czechias-eurovision-entry-adonxs-singing-to-get-slovakia-back-in-the-contest http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/05/15/czechias-eurovision-entry-adonxs-singing-to-get-slovakia-back-in-the-contest Thu, 15 May 2025 20:02:02 +0200 Adonxs said "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" to his native Slovakia for Prague many years ago but the candidate for Czechia tells Euronews Culture that he wants his Eurovision song to help make the contest much more popular with the government in the country of his birth. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/01/czechias-1m-dam-built-for-free-by-beavers-heres-where-else-theyre-doing-good-work http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/01/czechias-1m-dam-built-for-free-by-beavers-heres-where-else-theyre-doing-good-work Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:55:04 +0100 Beavers are working wonders across Europe. Is the UK finally realising their potential? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/20/two-women-killed-in-stabbing-attack-in-czech-republic http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/20/two-women-killed-in-stabbing-attack-in-czech-republic Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:40:21 +0100 The two women were reportedly employees of the shop where the attack happened and a 16-year-old youth has been detained for questioning by police. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/18/czechia-spain-france-where-are-railway-networks-growing-the-fastest-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/02/18/czechia-spain-france-where-are-railway-networks-growing-the-fastest-in-europe Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:36:16 +0100 Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/22/czech-french-writer-milan-kundera-and-his-wifes-remains-returned-to-czechia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/22/czech-french-writer-milan-kundera-and-his-wifes-remains-returned-to-czechia Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:52:38 +0100 Czech-French writer Milan Kundera and his wife’s remains have been repatriated to Czechia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/05/czechias-second-city-is-nothing-like-prague-its-quirky-cheap-and-feels-like-a-big-village http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/10/05/czechias-second-city-is-nothing-like-prague-its-quirky-cheap-and-feels-like-a-big-village Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:04:00 +0200 Here's why under-the-radar Brno should be on your 2025 travel list. http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/10/03/czechia-cyprus-portugal-urged-to-comply-with-dsa http://www.euronews.com/next/2024/10/03/czechia-cyprus-portugal-urged-to-comply-with-dsa Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:11:48 +0200 The countries did not meet the February deadline to comply with the Digital Services Act. http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/21/czechs-vote-in-senate-and-regional-elections-in-the-aftermath-of-massive-flooding http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/21/czechs-vote-in-senate-and-regional-elections-in-the-aftermath-of-massive-flooding Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:37:46 +0200 Czech citizens took to the polls to exercise their democratic right amidst the backdrop of severe flooding which impacted the country and other parts of Central Europe. http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/09/18/czechs-left-without-electricity-and-drinking-water-following-the-floods http://www.euronews.com/video/2024/09/18/czechs-left-without-electricity-and-drinking-water-following-the-floods Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:25:51 +0200 The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/06/czechia-floats-plan-to-replace-russian-gas-supplies-to-eastern-eu-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/09/06/czechia-floats-plan-to-replace-russian-gas-supplies-to-eastern-eu-countries Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:17:48 +0200 Czechia's trade minister and the likely next EU energy commissioner has urged the incumbent Kadri SImson and Berlin, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna to intensify efforts to wean the bloc off Russian gas http://www.euronews.com/2024/08/30/central-europe-to-play-key-role-in-eu-defence-says-von-der-leyen http://www.euronews.com/2024/08/30/central-europe-to-play-key-role-in-eu-defence-says-von-der-leyen Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:45:48 +0200 The president of the European Commission's comments come as she is expected to appoint a commissioner for defence. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/27/train-collides-with-bus-in-slovakia-killing-at-least-5-people http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/27/train-collides-with-bus-in-slovakia-killing-at-least-5-people Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:52:14 +0200 The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured. http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/11/czech-single-waste-collection-pick-triggers-competition-concerns http://www.euronews.com/2024/06/11/czech-single-waste-collection-pick-triggers-competition-concerns Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:19:11 +0200 EU executive sent an official warning to Prague raising concerns over Czech company's dominant position and its impact on sustainability. http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/31/europeans-throw-away-7-million-tonnes-of-clothes-a-year-czechia-is-making-recycling-compul http://www.euronews.com/2024/05/31/europeans-throw-away-7-million-tonnes-of-clothes-a-year-czechia-is-making-recycling-compul Fri, 31 May 2024 18:00:07 +0200 EU countries generated an estimated 6.95 million tonnes of textile waste in 2020 or around 16kg annually per person. http://www.euronews.com/2024/01/24/train-crash-in-czech-republic-kills-1-and-injures-at-least-10 http://www.euronews.com/2024/01/24/train-crash-in-czech-republic-kills-1-and-injures-at-least-10 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:54:09 +0100 A fast train and a truck collided in the east of the country with the driver of the train killed. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/09/will-india-be-renamed-bharat-heres-why-some-countries-change-their-name http://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/09/09/will-india-be-renamed-bharat-heres-why-some-countries-change-their-name Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:52:53 +0200 Bharat is a Sanskrit term found in scriptures from around 2,000 years ago and the G20 summit in India is a perfect platform to let the world know. http://www.euronews.com/video/2023/01/06/christmas-and-epiphany-are-marked-in-ukraine-serbia-and-czechia http://www.euronews.com/video/2023/01/06/christmas-and-epiphany-are-marked-in-ukraine-serbia-and-czechia Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:06:20 +0100 Christmas and Epiphany are marked in Ukraine, Serbia and Czechia http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/13/visit-this-czech-mountain-resort-for-the-longest-pedestrian-bridge-ever http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/13/visit-this-czech-mountain-resort-for-the-longest-pedestrian-bridge-ever Fri, 13 May 2022 09:00:11 +0200 Czech Republic opens their record-breaking ‘Sky Bridge’ today. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/05/05/milos-zeman-is-czech-president-s-remorse-genuine-over-his-pro-russian-stance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/05/05/milos-zeman-is-czech-president-s-remorse-genuine-over-his-pro-russian-stance Thu, 05 May 2022 18:14:48 +0200 Zeman made a resounding volte-face after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. But not everyone is buying his sincerity. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/02/02/in-moravia-bohemians-are-warned-to-czech-their-privilege http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2022/02/02/in-moravia-bohemians-are-warned-to-czech-their-privilege Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:21:52 +0100 Moravians want to see greater recognition of their regional identity. They may be fighting a losing battle. http://www.euronews.com/video/2021/10/16/signal-festival-of-light-illuminates-historic-prague http://www.euronews.com/video/2021/10/16/signal-festival-of-light-illuminates-historic-prague Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:17:10 +0200 The Signal festival of light illuminates Prague's historic centre. It features more than 20 installations by artists from across Europe, ranging from augmented reality to videomapping http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/25/rare-tornado-kills-one-person-and-injures-hundreds-more-in-the-czech-republic http://www.euronews.com/2021/06/25/rare-tornado-kills-one-person-and-injures-hundreds-more-in-the-czech-republic Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:41:16 +0200 The tornado formed on Thursday night during a series of thunderstorms across the entire country. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/fourth-czech-health-minister-since-pandemic-began-sparks-controversy http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/14/fourth-czech-health-minister-since-pandemic-began-sparks-controversy Fri, 14 May 2021 18:43:44 +0200 Petr Arenberger has come under criticism for his previously unknown supplementary income. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/14/slavia-s-kudela-banned-for-10-games-by-uefa-for-racist-behaviour http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/14/slavia-s-kudela-banned-for-10-games-by-uefa-for-racist-behaviour Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:42:57 +0200 The ban means he will miss the rest of Slavia's Europa League campaign and the Czech Republic's games at the European Championship. http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/29/prague-s-covid-protests-demonstrators-say-government-measures-are-impoverishing-nation http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/29/prague-s-covid-protests-demonstrators-say-government-measures-are-impoverishing-nation Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:38:46 +0100 An anti-riot squad intervened, forming a barrier to keep large groups of protesters apart. http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/05/the-czech-republic-is-still-officially-called-czechia-why-hasn-t-it-caught-on http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/05/the-czech-republic-is-still-officially-called-czechia-why-hasn-t-it-caught-on Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:42:47 +0200 The country's prime minister, Andrej Babiš, has previously said he thinks Czechia is a stupid idea. http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/03/czech-republic-andrej-babis-party-wins-big-in-regional-elections http://www.euronews.com/2020/10/03/czech-republic-andrej-babis-party-wins-big-in-regional-elections Sat, 03 Oct 2020 22:05:30 +0200 The elections were the first held in the Czech Republic during the coronavirus pandemic. http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/22/czech-republic-appoints-new-health-minister-as-second-covid-19-lockdown-looms http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/22/czech-republic-appoints-new-health-minister-as-second-covid-19-lockdown-looms Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:29:15 +0200 The country was an early success story but is now seeing a jump in infections.