Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš is set to return as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, his party Action of Dissatisfied Citizens or ANO won the election in early October 2025, with 35.7 per cent of the vote and is far ahead of the centre-right party Spolu in second on 22.5 per cent, but falling short of a majority. ANO promised stronger social security and increased pensions, affordable energy prices, tougher stance on immigration and criticised 'blank cheques' to Ukraine.


Czech Republic: Billionaire Populist Andrej Babis' Party Wins Parliamentary Election

A breathtaking spectacle unfolded in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, as 81 hot air balloons took to the skies during the annual Balloon Fiesta, setting a new national record. Pilots from across Europe gathered for the mass launch, filling the sky with color, scale, and precision.

This historic flight not only wowed spectators on the ground but also marked the largest number of balloons ever launched simultaneously in the Czech Republic. The event highlighted the country's growing reputation in aerial sports and attracted both enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Czech record broken: Balloon fiesta in Hradec Králové | 81 balloons soar to the skies 

China has suspended all engagements with the Czech president, condemning his meeting with the Dalai Lama as a violation of its sovereignty.  Watch to know more on this!

China Cuts Relations With Czech President Over Dalai Lama Visit

Czech military is facing a severe shortage of personnel, a problem that defence officials say is even more pressing than funding. Watch to know more!

In fresh defense crisis war in Ukraine is driving Czech soldiers to quit

Czech central bank continues rate cuts amid slow economy recovery

Czech farmers dump manure in front of government offices, block Prague streets in renewed protests

Exclusive: Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky highlights country's readiness to cooperate with India

Czech Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavsky of Czech Republic has highlighted his country's readiness to cooperate with India, particularly in the areas of research, and innovation. He also spoke on India's G20 presidency and as the voice of global south. Watch WION's diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal in an exclusive conversation with Jan Lipavsky.

Czech FM Jan Lipavsky speaks to WION on Russia-Ukraine war, India's G20 presidency

A 24-year-old Czech student shot dead his father, then killed 14 people and wounded 25 others at his Prague university on Thursday before possibly killing himself, police said, marking the country's worst-ever mass shooting.

Prague Mass Shooting: Gunman identified as Charles University student

Czech startup gets EU nod to make lab-grown meat for pets

Czech firm Bene Meat gets EU approval for lab-grown pet food

'They're agents of foreign powers': Protests in Czech Republic against govt's pro-Western policies

In Delhi, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský meets Dalai Lama's representative

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky condemns China's aggressive actions on India's northern borders

Former General Petr Pavel won the Czech Republic's presidential election. He had pledged to keep the country firmly anchored in the West and bridge society's political differences. Watch further to know more.

Petr Pavel wins Czeh Presidential polls, defeats Andrej Babis

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and global tensions, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosts Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky

The handmade production of blown glass beads into Christmas tree decorations in Ponikla, Czech Republic, has earned a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage last year.

Czech glass beads added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage

Celebrating Czech's Christmas glass beads decor that earned UNESCO status

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has lost his re-election bid, a major upset against a billionaire businessman who had personified the rise of populist nationalism in Central Europe. Watch this report for more details.

Czech PM's party loses election, opposition wins surprise majority

Czech president Milos Zeman has been admitted to a hospital, shortly after meeting prime minister andrej babis after an election in which the former was defeated by a center-right alliance. Zeman is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit. The hospital said he has been admitted due to complications related to an undisclosed chronic condition. It hasn't however, disclosed how serious the president's condition was. His hospitalization could create uncertainty at a time when he is due to lead talks about forming a new government after the election results.

Czech president Milos Zeman admitted to hospital a day after election

Czech PM to meet ailing president after election defeat

Czech President Zeman taken to hospital at key post-election time

Czech Republic polls: PM Andrej Babis projected to lose office

Train crash in Czech Republic kills three, injures dozens

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