- 15 December 2025 President Petr Pavel appointed Andrej Babiš's government; the ANO, SPD and Motorists cabinet took office.
On Monday, 15 December 2025, Czech President Petr Pavel formally appointed the members of the new government at Prague Castle, as proposed by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The ceremony took place a week after the president tasked Andrej Babiš with forming a cabinet. Immediately after the appointment, the government began its work and the prime minister convened the first meeting at Strakova akademie. Read more here
- 16 December 2025 Germany and European allies strengthen military support for Ukraine, prepare for possible deployment of forces
The governing coalition in Germany has agreed on a ten-point plan to expand military cooperation with Ukraine. According to the Bild newspaper, the document provides for regular consultations between military departments on arms supplies, the creation of a coordination office for the Ukrainian defence industry in Berlin, and the strengthening of ties between defence companies in both countries. The plan also includes expanding the activities of German companies in the Ukrainian arms sector. Read more here
- 17 December 2025 Photo exhibition at Národní: Créme de la Créme – Neapolitan Snapshots by Pavel Scheufler
The renowned Créme de la Créme, a unique confectionery shop located at Národní třída 23 in Prague, invites us to a literally sweet exhibition. The first floor of the ice cream parlour regularly hosts art exhibitions, and today, from 5 December 2025 to 18 February 2026, we can see the work of the renowned Czech painter and sculptor Jiří Kovář. Ice Cream Salon, regularly hosts art exhibitions, and today, from 5 December 2025 to 18 February 2026, we can delight not only our stomachs but also our eyes with two dozen beautiful colour photographs of Italian settings by the renowned Czech art historian and photographer Pavel Scheufler. Read more here
- 18 December 2025 China's stable economic growth brings strong confidence in global development
A few days ago, Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a „1+10“ dialogue with the heads of major international economic organisations. The heads of international economic organisations believe that the Chinese economy has grown steadily over the past year and has contributed significantly to global economic growth. Read more here
- 19 December 2025 Resumption of nuclear tests, NATO threat: what the Chief of the Russian General Staff said
MOSCOW – Russia strictly adheres to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, but if the United States resumes testing, it will take appropriate measures, said Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Army General Valery Gerasimov, at a briefing for foreign military correspondents. Read more here
- 20 December 2025 Bishop Aillet: Farmers' fight for their rights is justified – let us not be indifferent to it!
No one can remain indifferent to the justified struggle of farmers and breeders who are fighting for their dignity and the survival of French agriculture, said Bishop Marc Aillet, Ordinary of the Diocese of Bayonne, Lescar and Oloron in south-western France. He was commenting on the protests against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, which are taking place across the country. Read more here
- 20 December 2025 Alfons Mucha's Slav Epic – Seventh Picture: Jan Milíč of Kroměříž – Monastery from the Brothel
Seventh image – Jan Milíč of Kroměříž was an important figure in the 14th century. He came from Moravia, but made his name in Prague, where he criticised the excesses of the church at the time and served the poor. Thanks to his deeds, he gained many supporters and followers. In 1372, he built a monastery dedicated to Mary Magdalene on the site of a former brothel. The figures in the upper part of the painting are working on scaffolding to build the monastery, whose main mission will be to care for the poor. Below them is Milíč himself, a modest figure on the right, preaching to a group of women who are exchanging their secular clothes for the white robes of nuns. Read more here
- 21 December 2025 At least 16 files have disappeared from the Ministry of Justice website containing documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
NEW YORK — At least 16 files — including a photograph of President Donald Trump — disappeared from the Justice Department's public website containing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein less than a day after they were posted, without any explanation from the government or public notice. Read more here
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