Czech Philharmonic says Jakub Hrůša will become chief conductor in 2028

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — The Czech Philharmonic announced Monday that Jakub Hrůša has been selected to become its new chief conductor and music director and will assume full duties in 2028 for an initial five year-term. He will replace Semyon Bychkov, …

Jakub Hrůša to lead Czech Philharmonic from 2028

Jakub Hrůša will become the new Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Czech Philharmonic in autumn 2028, the orchestra’s General Director, David Mareček., announced on Monday. Hrůša, 43, will succeed Semyon Bychkov, who announced last year he would …

The Republic of Moldova Transfers Over 2,039 Pensions Abroad Each Month

More Moldovans who once worked at home and later abroad now receive social benefits, regardless of their domicile. By early April of this year, authorities granted 2,396 social benefits under Moldova’s bilateral international treaties. Of these, the …

Meth Still Dominates Czech Drug Market, Though Interest in Cocaine is Growing

As in previous years, the Czech drug market is dominated by pervitin (methamphetamine), mostly produced in small laboratories, though interest in cocaine has recently also been growing, according to the 2024 annual report of the National Drug Control …

Hsiao Bi-khim was vice president-elect at the time of her visit to the Czech Republic

Strabag Rail and Eurovia win €982m contracts for Czech rail upgrades

Strabag Rail and Eurovia CZ (Eurovia) will take on major roles in two large-scale railway modernisation projects in the Czech Republic, with the combined contract value of both schemes totalling €982 million (US$1.1 billion). Render of new rail and …

Vietnam promotes tourism in Czech Republic

Prague (VNA) – A Vietnam tourism promotion event, part of the "Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Europe," was held in Prague, the Czech Republic, drawing attention from local travel businesses, media, and partners. Co-organised by the Vietnam National …

Czech intel: China plotted car collision against Taiwan VP, ‘a primary target’

by WorldTribune Staff, June 29, 2025 Real World News Chinese agents operating out of Beijing’s embassy in Prague concocted a plot to stage a car collision targeting Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to the Czech capital last year, …

China urges Czech Republic not to be provoked or manipulated by 'Taiwan independence' forces

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun When asked to comment on media reports that Taiwan island's deputy regional leader Hsiao Bi-khim was followed by Chinese diplomatic staff during her visit to Prague in March last year and that there were …

Czech Republic To Use Refugees’ Phones to Monitor Their Movements

June 27, 2025 Hour: 2:42 pm On Friday, the Czech lower house approved a reform of the country’s immigration policy that will allow authorities to monitor the movements and residence of asylum seekers through their mobile phones. RELATED: Floods in Czech …