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The Novinky.cz front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include the misuse of AI for cyberattacks and propaganda, a concerning case of pension payments continuing 25 years after a woman's death, and a discussion on the financial implications of supporting private…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has released a report detailing the misuse of its AI models, including Claude, for cyberattacks, propaganda operations, human surveillance, and fraud.
Prague detectives have closed a case where the Czech Social Security Administration (ČSSZ) continued to pay a pension to a woman from the Tachov region for 25 years after her death, finding no evidence of misconduct.
The reduction of subsidies for private and church schools, advocated by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, may not be beneficial for the state, as it could lead to public schools being overwhelmed and increased costs.
As the world marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Czech individuals share their memories of where they were and what they were doing during the tragic events.
An opinion piece reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, emphasizing how the event fundamentally altered global affairs for over two decades.
In a new episode of 'Politická sezóna', former Minister of Labour Michaela Marksová strongly criticizes the government's proposal to reduce unemployment benefits, calling it an attack on ordinary citizens.
Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro reacted strongly to China's disregard for the Hague arbitration ruling on disputed territories, after a diplomatic mix-up during a speech in Korea.
The Central Bohemian Region is proposing a new interchange on the D11 highway near Prague to connect it with a high-speed rail terminal.
The Czech Republic's population fell in the first half of the year to 10,903,655 people, primarily due to a natural decrease, although the number of marriages saw an increase.
Ryanair's CEO has refuted claims that a change in cabin pressure was responsible for a passenger being partially sucked out of a window during a July flight due to a broken pane.
Following Dagmar Havlová's withdrawal of consent to use Václav Havel's name, the institution previously named after the first Czech president will now bear a new title.
