INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

Psychedelic therapy gains ground in Europe, under strict conditions

Psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, is edging into mainstream psychiatry in parts of Europe – with Switzerland already treating patients and the Czech Republic opening tightly supervised therapies. But France is holding back, limiting its use to clinical trials while doctors wait for stronger evidence of its efficacy.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 30

Tereza Valentova upsets Maya Joint in Australian Open first round – as it happened

Game-by-game report: Australia’s No 1 women’s player fell to a shock defeat to the world No 54 from the Czech Republic

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19

Europe's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows

Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday.

Euronews · Jan 19

Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim

In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge.

Euronews · Jan 6

The EU plans to raise €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine — here's how

The EU will jointly borrow €90 billion to support Ukraine's fight against Russia. The funds will be gradually disbursed and subject to conditions. Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic will opt out of the scheme.

Euronews · Dec 20, 2025

EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan

EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.

Euronews · Dec 19, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Hungary agrees to allow EU loan to Kyiv but will not contribute

Viktor Orbán appeared to have agreed not to block the borrowing as long as his country, Slovakia and the Czech Republic were excluded from the guarantees. What we know on day 1,395

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2025

New index reveals Reeves’ Budget has downgraded the value of a British passport

The fall is the biggest of any of the G7 countries with the UK overtaken by a string of European counterparts including Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Czech Republic, Italy and Hungary

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025

Reparations loan under 'pressure from different sides', Kallas says as more countries voice doubts

The reparations loan for Ukraine is in doubt after Italy, Bulgaria, Malta and the Czech Republic joined the Belgian opposition and called for "alternative solutions". EU leaders will gather on Thursday to decide how to meet Kyiv's financial and military needs for the next two years.

Euronews · Dec 15, 2025

Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister

The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.

Euronews · Dec 9, 2025