Czech Republic

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Police initially said the shooter was at large. Video footage and pictures published by public radio later showed police arresting a person at the site but police didn't immediately confirm that it was the suspect. (Photo: Twitter)

Gunman, who killed 6, shot himself after Czech hospital rampage: police

Prime Minister Andrej Babis told Czech public television the shooting took place in a waiting room.

10 Dec 2019 3:31 PM

National Kladruby Stud Farm has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and acknowledged as one of Europe’s leading horse-breeding institutions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Kladruby Stud Farm added to the UNESCO World Heritage list

Habsburg stud farm from Czech Republic rides to UNESCO world heritage status.

20 Jul 2019 11:37 AM

Advait Deodhar had thrilling last weekend at Round 4 of Euro Nascar Elite 2 in the Czech Republic.

Advait Deodhar races on

Understandably it took him time to get into grips again. After a difficult day of free-practice he was unable to find the speed to be up front.

08 Jul 2019 12:52 AM

Keeping trails not more than 12- km long, they chart out the route in sync with the story about the place.

Hidden tales on wheels

In a twist to your usual midnight cycling, two enthusiasts are taking people around the city and narrating its many unknown tales.

20 Feb 2018 1:29 AM

Pro-Russian incumbent Milos Zeman (centre) celebrates his victory with staff members after he was re-elected Czech President in Prague, on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Pro-Russia incumbent wins Czech presidential election

Zeman was one of the few European leaders to endorse Donald Trump’s bid for the White House.

28 Jan 2018 3:47 AM

Scientists are trying to develop IVF techniques that might keep their species alive. (Photo: Twitter/ DanielSchneider)

Photo of only male white rhino goes viral

The picture got over 40 thousand likes and 40 thousand retweets on Twitter.

09 Nov 2017 6:11 PM

A father and son performing for tourists

A miniature Prague

Over the past few years, the Czech Republic has emerged as an important tourist destination, when it comes to Europe.

01 Oct 2017 11:33 PM

Cesky Krumlov has a river flowing right through it.

Get lost in Czech’s old world charm

Prague and Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic are steeped in rich culture and unique history.

09 Sep 2017 1:37 AM

The nuclear reactor's explosion sent a radioactive cloud over Europe (Photo: AP)

Czech boars are radioactive 31 years after Chernobyl

Animals remain contaminated nearly 31 years after the Chernobyl disaster because they feed on an underground mushroom.

18 Jan 2017 1:14 PM

Justin Bieber’s pants pulled down by fans

A group of girls in Prague, Czech Republic, pulled down Bieber’s pants!

20 Nov 2016 12:13 AM

France had been seeking to win a third crown -- the last of which came when captain Amelie Mauresmo inspired them to a 4-1 triumph over the United States 13 years ago. (Photo: AP)

Fed Cup: Czechs edge past France

It was their third triumph in succession and 10th overall, with only the United States boasting more titles with 17.

14 Nov 2016 10:39 AM

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