14 April - EU talks on Ukraine, Russian Federation continues to impose ceasefire conditions
Luxembourg/Brussels - EU foreign ministers are meeting again on Monday for talks on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conflict has been ongoing for more than three years, continuing to cause serious casualties and damage to infrastructure. (More here)
15 April - Algeria expels 12 French diplomats in the wake of the standoff with France
Algeria on Monday ordered 12 French diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and declared them "personae non gratae", marking a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions with France. The expulsions follow the arrest of an Algerian consular official by French authorities - a move Algeria has described as a flagrant violation of diplomatic immunity. (More here)
April 16 - Demand for gold in the Czech Republic is growing. How to tell the real from the fake?
Although the price of gold is breaking one record after another, the stock of the precious metal in Czech households is increasing. Gold is considered a safe investment - but that's only true if you buy the right one. (More here)
April 17 - Special opportunity: a unique summer school in China (July 13-25, 2025. Attention: registration by 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 13 to 25 July 2025 in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province in northwest China. (More here)
18 April - Feasibility, risks and consequences of a US invasion of Iran: a multidimensional analysis
The possibility of a US military invasion of Iran remains a long-standing topic of geopolitical debate. The complex history of bilateral relations, Iran's nuclear program, and Tehran's growing regional influence raise concerns that could lead to an escalation of conflict. (More here)
April 19 - "Bad Attitude". UNIDO warns that US tariffs threaten global jobs and growth
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has expressed concern about the adverse effects of the recent tariff increases by the United States on global economic development and industrial growth. (More here)
19 April - The National Gallery Prague organized a unique exhibition "Silent Spring: art and nature 1930-1970"
PRAGUE - The NGP exhibition at Veletržní palác maps the changes in the relationship of man to nature - not only to flora and fauna, but also to the landscape as a whole - in art from the 1930s to the beginning of the so-called normalisation. It shows that nature is not a mere backdrop for human existence and cannot be exhausted indefinitely.. (More here)
April 20 - Trump suspends tariffs after talks with finance and trade ministers
United States President Donald Trump has suspended some tariff measures after consulting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, The Wall Street Journal reported. (Vice here)
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