April 14 - The European Union discusses Ukraine, while the Russian Federation continues to set conditions for a ceasefire.

Luxembourg/Brussels – Foreign ministers of European Union countries met again on Monday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This conflict has been ongoing for over three years, causing significant losses and damage to infrastructure. (More here)

April 15 - Algeria expelled 12 French diplomats due to the escalating situation with France.

On Monday, Algeria ordered 12 French diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, declaring them "persona non grata," marking a sharp escalation of diplomatic tensions with France. The expulsion followed the arrest of an Algerian consular official by French authorities, a move that Algeria described as a gross violation of diplomatic immunity. (More here)

April 16 - Demand for gold is increasing in the Czech Republic. How to distinguish the real thing from a fake?

Despite the price of gold breaking record after record, the amount of the precious metal held in Czech households is increasing. Gold is considered a safe investment, but this is only true if you buy the real thing. (More here)

April 17 - A unique opportunity: a summer school in China (July 13-25, 2025. Please note: registration closes on April 30).

Are you interested in history, sustainability, and intercultural exchange? Are you ready to explore China beyond the usual tourist routes? Then the international summer program at Lanzhou University is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us from July 13 to 25, 2025, in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province in northwestern China. (More here)

April 18 - Feasibility, risks, and consequences of a US invasion of Iran: a multidimensional analysis.

The possibility of a military invasion of Iran by the United States remains a long-standing topic of geopolitical debate. The complex history of relations, Iran's nuclear program, and the growing regional influence of Tehran raise concerns that could lead to an escalation of the conflict. (More here)

April 19 - "Wrong approach." UNIDO warns that US tariffs threaten global employment and growth.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has expressed concern about the adverse effects of recent US tariff increases on global economic development and industrial growth. (More here)

April 19 - The National Gallery in Prague held a unique exhibition "Silent Spring: Art and Nature 1930–1970."

PRAGUE - The NGP exhibition at the Trade Fair Palace explores the evolution of the relationship between humans and nature – not only flora and fauna, but also the landscape as a whole – in art, from the 1930s to the beginning of the so-called "normalization" period. It demonstrates that nature is not merely a backdrop to human existence, and therefore cannot be endlessly exploited.

April 20th - Trump suspends tariffs after talks with finance and trade ministers.

U.S. President Donald Trump has suspended the implementation of certain tariffs after consulting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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