Elections to Czech Chamber of Deputies will be held this year on 3 and 4 October, the President announced. According to commentators, the election campaign has already begun, but only now is the Office for Supervision of Political Parties and Movements (ÚDHPSH) focusing on it. For example, it monitors whether the parties have identified the sponsors and processors of the campaigns in their advertisements or checks annual reports. However, it also has to deal with the fact that the largest social network operators, where political advertising is increasingly distributed, do not communicate, said Jan Outlý, a member of the council, in an interview with ČT24.
Elections to Czech Chamber of Deputies will be held this year on 3 and 4 October, the President announced. According to commentators, the election campaign has already begun, but only now is the Office for Supervision of Political Parties and Movements (ÚDHPSH) focusing on it. For example, it monitors whether the parties have identified the sponsors and processors of the campaigns in their advertisements or checks annual reports. However, it also has to deal with the fact that the largest social network operators, where political advertising is increasingly distributed, do not communicate, said Jan Outlý, a member of the council, in an interview with ČT24.
'Want change': in Spain, far right finds support with Romanians far from home
'Want change': in Spain, far right finds support with Romanians far from home
The largest laying hen slaughterhouse in southern Germany is shut down - and is causing an entire industry to falter. Egg producers don't know what to do with their animals ready for slaughter. Why the situation is now dramatic for many farms.
The largest laying hen slaughterhouse in southern Germany is shut down - and is causing an entire industry to falter. Egg producers don't know what to do with their animals ready for slaughter. Why the situation is now dramatic for many farms.
For the first time, emergency sirens in 22 urban areas across Estonia were activated Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the country's public warning system. However, only 72 percent of the sirens sounded — and 10 percent of those with a delay — and were quieter overall than expected, the Ministry of the Interior said Thursday.
For the first time, emergency sirens in 22 urban areas across Estonia were activated Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the country's public warning system. However, only 72 percent of the sirens sounded — and 10 percent of those with a delay — and were quieter overall than expected, the Ministry of the Interior said Thursday.
The question of whether war affects the weather became particularly relevant after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The news shows daily images of explosions, burning oil and fuel tanks. Does war affect the weather?
The question of whether war affects the weather became particularly relevant after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The news shows daily images of explosions, burning oil and fuel tanks. Does war affect the weather?
Last week, Russian troops intensified their attacks on the frontline Novopavlivka, shelling the road to the village with FPV drones. According to DeepState's map, the distance from the village to the front line is about seven kilometers. According to locals, the Russian army is attacking Novopavlivka around the clock, hitting residential buildings and civilian vehicles.
Last week, Russian troops intensified their attacks on the frontline Novopavlivka, shelling the road to the village with FPV drones. According to DeepState's map, the distance from the village to the front line is about seven kilometers. According to locals, the Russian army is attacking Novopavlivka around the clock, hitting residential buildings and civilian vehicles.
Eurovision voting: when politics and kitsch converge
Eurovision voting: when politics and kitsch converge
Eighty years have passed since the end of the Second World War. During this time, major technological advances have been made in a number of areas, not least those related to warfare. Military historian Tomáš Řepa considers the shift in technology to be the most significant difference between warfare during the Second World War and contemporary conflicts. Analyst Vojtěch Bahenský believes that the nature of war remains the same, but its character is changing.
Eighty years have passed since the end of the Second World War. During this time, major technological advances have been made in a number of areas, not least those related to warfare. Military historian Tomáš Řepa considers the shift in technology to be the most significant difference between warfare during the Second World War and contemporary conflicts. Analyst Vojtěch Bahenský believes that the nature of war remains the same, but its character is changing.
Under pressure from hard-right, Starmer takes cautious approach to EU 'reset'
Under pressure from hard-right, Starmer takes cautious approach to EU 'reset'
Several parties involved in the ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently bluffing - both Russia, which has boldly called on Ukraine to negotiate directly and does not admit its failures and losses in invading the neighbouring country, and the US, which has announced that it might withdraw from the ceasefire talks if they fail.
Several parties involved in the ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently bluffing - both Russia, which has boldly called on Ukraine to negotiate directly and does not admit its failures and losses in invading the neighbouring country, and the US, which has announced that it might withdraw from the ceasefire talks if they fail.
Lithuania has fallen one spot in an annual ranking of LGBTIQ rights in Europe, highlighting continued stagnation in legal protections and government action, according to advocacy groups.
Lithuania has fallen one spot in an annual ranking of LGBTIQ rights in Europe, highlighting continued stagnation in legal protections and government action, according to advocacy groups.
More and more AI bots, fewer and fewer people: The "Dead Internet Theory" claims that the web has long since become an empty simulation. An absurd conspiracy idea? Perhaps - but it has a kernel of truth.
More and more AI bots, fewer and fewer people: The "Dead Internet Theory" claims that the web has long since become an empty simulation. An absurd conspiracy idea? Perhaps - but it has a kernel of truth.
There are 4,800 more cases of minors at risk than in 2023. The annual report of the National Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People reveals that the main reasons for the cases are neglect and domestic violence.
There are 4,800 more cases of minors at risk than in 2023. The annual report of the National Commission for the Protection of Children and Young People reveals that the main reasons for the cases are neglect and domestic violence.
Brussels sees the falling number of irregular entries as a success of EU migration policy. This makes it more difficult for the German government to justify border controls.
Brussels sees the falling number of irregular entries as a success of EU migration policy. This makes it more difficult for the German government to justify border controls.
Police officer Olena Stavytska has been working in the White Angel special unit since its creation in Sumy region in September 2024. During this time, as a member of the evacuation crew, she helped more than 500 people to leave the dangerous areas. At the end of April, Olena was named "Officer of the Year" by the International Association of Women Police Officers. She is also the only female police officer of the White Angel special unit in Sumy region. Olena Stavytska spoke to Suspilne about working 24\7, the danger of evacuations, people's gratitude and personal motivation.
Police officer Olena Stavytska has been working in the White Angel special unit since its creation in Sumy region in September 2024. During this time, as a member of the evacuation crew, she helped more than 500 people to leave the dangerous areas. At the end of April, Olena was named "Officer of the Year" by the International Association of Women Police Officers. She is also the only female police officer of the White Angel special unit in Sumy region. Olena Stavytska spoke to Suspilne about working 24\7, the danger of evacuations, people's gratitude and personal motivation.
Edi Rama's Socialist Party (PSSH) wins this Sunday's parliamentary elections hands down. In power since 2013, he's back, yet again. With 95% of votes counted, the SP is credited with 52.08% of the vote, against 34.47% for the opposing party, the Democratic Party (PD).
Edi Rama's Socialist Party (PSSH) wins this Sunday's parliamentary elections hands down. In power since 2013, he's back, yet again. With 95% of votes counted, the SP is credited with 52.08% of the vote, against 34.47% for the opposing party, the Democratic Party (PD).
No European country supplies more weapons to the attacked Ukraine than Germany. Until now, the German government has provided extensive information - this is now set to change. Not everyone in Berlin is convinced by the reasoning.
No European country supplies more weapons to the attacked Ukraine than Germany. Until now, the German government has provided extensive information - this is now set to change. Not everyone in Berlin is convinced by the reasoning.
The classification of the AfD as "definitely right-wing extremist" - on a par with the persecution of members of the opposition during the Nazi era? Such comparisons are circulating on social media. They are historically incorrect, say experts.
The classification of the AfD as "definitely right-wing extremist" - on a par with the persecution of members of the opposition during the Nazi era? Such comparisons are circulating on social media. They are historically incorrect, say experts.
Once known for its excess rainfall, Lithuania is increasingly becoming a land of water shortages, raising concerns of potentially dangerous or even extreme droughts this summer, according to meteorologist Gytis Valaika.
Once known for its excess rainfall, Lithuania is increasingly becoming a land of water shortages, raising concerns of potentially dangerous or even extreme droughts this summer, according to meteorologist Gytis Valaika.
LSD, psilocybin (hallucinogenic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy) - will these banned psychedelic drugs one day be used in Belgium to treat mental disorders? More and more Belgian psychiatrists are hoping so.
LSD, psilocybin (hallucinogenic mushrooms), MDMA (ecstasy) - will these banned psychedelic drugs one day be used in Belgium to treat mental disorders? More and more Belgian psychiatrists are hoping so.
