Europe Czech Republic The annual folkloric event of the Ride of the Kings was held in Vlčnov, and a 9-year-old boy, František Janča, was chosen as king and led a horseback procession through the village; for young men, the event represents the transition to adulthood
Europe Czech Republic The Czech government is expected to adopt a neutral stance on the parliamentarians' proposal to ban the sale and serving of energy drinks to minors under the age of 15, with a recommendation for further discussion
Europe Czech Republic On 27 October CSA Czech Airlines final flight carried passengers from Paris to Prague; this historic journey marked the end of an era for one of the world's oldest airlines: founded in 1923, it continued operations for 101 years
Europe Czech Republic Animal rights group 'We Don't Eat Animals' published footage of violent and perpetrated abuse on animals at twelve cattle farms, claiming employees that beating and mistreating of animals is a widespread practice
Europe Czech Republic Vágner, a renowned figure in Czech sports fishing, caught the largest catfish ever recorded in the Czech Republic with a rod, 2,64 metres long, breaking the national record