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On September 7, 2026, publisher CooBoo releases the sixth and final volume of British author Alice Oseman's cult graphic novel "Heartstopper" in Czech — a story that has grown since 2016 from a webcomic into one of the defining symbols of c

The new school year in Czech nurseries, primary schools and gymnasiums will run from 1 September 2026 to 30 June 2027, following the standard schedule, the Czech Ministry of Education has announced. Pupils can look forward to six holiday pe

Football club Viktoria Plzeň pulled off what Czech fans are calling a genuine miracle: after losing 0:3 in Belgrade in the first leg of the final Europa League qualifying round, the team demolished their opponents 5:1 at home in extra time

Rockstar Games has officially responded to the leaked GTA VI gameplay footage that has been spreading across the internet and social media in recent days. In an open letter to fans, the studio implicitly confirmed the footage was genuine an

Football club Hradec Králové crashed out of the European competition after a scandalous match against Greek side Panathinaikos, which ended with a 125th-minute penalty awarded to the visitors. German referee Sascha Stegemann confirmed the d

Crvena Zvezda coach Riera launched a scathing attack on the officiating crew after his side's clash with Viktoria Plzeň, in which his team was reduced to ten men and conceded three penalties. The European tie's decisive turning point came a

Plzeň produced one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of European club football, overturning a three-goal deficit from the first leg to advance to the next round. The victory came in the very first match under new head coach Fr

FK Jablonec pulled off a genuine sensation in the second leg of the fourth qualifying round of the Conference League, beating Scotland's Rangers 1:0 at their home ground, Střelnice. After a penalty shootout, the Czech side advanced to the t

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) released audio recordings on Thursday obtained during its investigation into Iryna Mudrova, who the agency says is suspected of money laundering and attempts to illegally seize control of com

Police in Ostrava are searching for a man who has repeatedly exposed himself and masturbated on trams in the presence of a minor girl. According to police spokeswoman Eva Michalíková, the suspect was carrying a blue HEAD-brand backpack on e

US President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about a possible Russian attack on any NATO member state, responding to a question about potential Russian provocations against the alliance. He made the comments in an interview with Axios

Prague's Slavia now knows its opponents in the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League. The draw, held in Monaco, pitted the Czechs against last season's finalists Arsenal of London, reigning Europa League champions Aston Villa, as wel