April 12, 2026 Opposition Hungarian Party Tisza Poised for Constitutional Majority, Orbán's Fidesz Significantly Lagging

BUDAPEST – With approximately 30% of the votes counted in the Hungarian parliamentary elections, the opposition movement Tisza is showing a significant lead, receiving 66.33% of the votes according to preliminary results. This result would translate to as many as 132 seats in the 199-member parliament, thus securing a constitutional majority. The ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, currently has 29.65%.

April 13, 2026 Daily Summary of the Czech Economy: Apartment Prices, Liberty Ostrava, ČEZ, PPF, SpaceX, Santander, Strait of Hormuz, European Commission, and Tariffs (April 13, 2026)

Overview of the latest economic events in the Czech Republic. The fuel market has experienced significant turbulence in recent days. The state regulates maximum prices at gas stations; on Monday, diesel was sold for a maximum of 45.20 crowns per liter, and gasoline for 41.77 crowns per liter. Despite this, prices remain under pressure: the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz is driving them up, and the Union of Independent Petroleum Companies warns that the maximum allowed price for diesel is lower than what most distributors purchased it for.

April 14, 2026 Tell me a story or a song, and I'll give you a coffee or a drink for free

At the age of twenty-five, she truly opened her own small bar in Lijiang. It's called "Tear" and is located near the foot of the snow-capped mountains. Every morning, I open the window and see them right in front of me. She came here with that boy when she was eighteen. At that time, I was reading a special essay by Alaya called "A Drop of Water Flows Through Lijiang." And only now did she understand that that drop wasn't water, but a tear. Everyone who comes here leaves one tear, whether of joy or sadness.

April 14, 2026 Platforms Continue to Snoop on Private Conversations. Gregorová is Holding Them Accountable and Reminding Everyone of the End of ChatControl 1.0

Despite the fact that the validity of the European exception (so-called Chat Control 1.0) allowing for the mass scanning of private messages expired on April 3, some companies are reportedly continuing this practice, according to their statements. MEP Markéta Gregorová has therefore filed formal complaints with both the Office for Personal Data Protection (ÚOOÚ) and the Czech Telecommunications Office (ČTÚ). According to her, this is a clear violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

April 15, 2026 IMF: The longer the conflict in the Middle East lasts, the greater the risk that global financial conditions will suddenly tighten.

NEW YORK – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its report on global financial stability, warning that risks to global financial stability are growing due to the current situation in the Middle East. "The global financial system faces an ongoing war in the Middle East, potential inflationary pressures, rising risks of further tightening of financial conditions, and several channels through which market turbulence could spill over into financial instability," the report states.

April 16, 2026 How to See China: From Sausages to Electric Cars

Shortly after arriving in the Czech Republic, we tried to do some shopping in a supermarket. We immediately encountered the first obstacle: limited language skills and a complete lack of experience living abroad meant that we were helplessly debating which sausage would be the best. At that moment, an older Czech gentleman noticed our confusion and, on his own initiative, approached us and advised us on what to choose. No distance, no distrust – just simple human kindness.

April 16, 2026 Leaked video of Czech President Petr Pavel "whining" shakes the political scene: Petr Holec criticizes biased media, dispute with Babiš regarding NATO (Petr Holec live #269)

Watch the sensational video of Czech President Petr Pavel "whining" like never before, while commentator Petr Holec sharply criticizes public broadcasters Czech Television and Czech Radio for lies and bias in his viral podcast no. 269. From corruption scandals surrounding the Dozimetr company to the drama at the NATO summit and the twists and turns in the Hungarian elections – get the latest information on Czech politics.

April 17, 2026 Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during the ceasefire in Lebanon

DOHA, April 17. Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire period, said Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. "In accordance with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage of all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire," Araqchi said in program X. He stated that the passage of ships through the strait will take place according to a route agreed with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump does not rule out resuming attacks on Iran if negotiations fail

WASHINGTON, April 18. U.S. President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility that Washington could resume military operations against Iran if an agreement is not signed. "I might not extend it, but the blockade will remain. So you'll have a blockade, and unfortunately, we'll have to start bombing again," he said in response to a question from journalists about the possibility of extending the ceasefire, if Washington and Tehran are unable to reach an agreement before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday.

## April 19, 2026 The World of Fine Art Photography by Jiří George Ksandr

This master of the black and white, as writer Adolf Branald put it, has been working primarily within the triangle of Prague, Munich, and New York for nearly four decades. He earns his living as a commercial photographer for international agencies, but he has gained recognition and fame in the field of art. However, this cosmopolitan photographer has recently been living and working in Venice, Italy.

Jan Vojtěch - Editor-in-Chief of General News