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Czech lawmakers are clearing the path for faster solar energy growth by eliminating a tax loophole that penalized clean energy storage. The changes could become law by year's end, making renewable energy more affordable for thousands of households and businesses.
David Kratochvil, an 18-year-old vision-impaired swimmer from Czechia, shattered a world record that stood for 33 years and became his country's first Para athlete nominated for the prestigious Laureus Awards. The young champion dominated the 2025 World Championships with four golds, proving that dedication knows no limits.
Bosnia and Herzegovina are heading to the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory sent their home crowd into wild celebration. It's their first World Cup qualification in 12 years, joined by Czechia who also ended a long drought with their own shootout win.
A full-time electrician from Czechia received a standing ovation from 40,000 Japanese fans in his final international baseball game after becoming a national hero for striking out superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ondrej Satoria pitched 4.2 scoreless innings against the world champions before returning to his day job.
An electrical worker from Czechia became a viral sensation after striking out baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani with an 80 mph changeup. Now Ondřej Satoria is retiring from international baseball to spend more time with his young son, leaving behind a legacy that helped put Czech baseball on the map.
A young Swedish women's hockey team delivered on their coach's bold promise, stunning Czechia 2-0 to reach the Olympic semifinals for the first time since 2014. Led by 21-year-old goalkeeper Ebba Traff Svensson's 29 saves and 19-year-old college freshman Hanna Olsson's crucial goal, Sweden proved they belong among the world's elite.
American skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin dominated her final race before the 2026 Winter Olympics, claiming her 108th World Cup victory and ninth slalom Crystal Globe. The two-time Olympic champion won by 1.67 seconds in Czechia, extending her incredible winning streak.
The Czech Republic installed 696 megawatts of solar power in 2025, bringing total capacity to 5.5 gigawatts even as policy uncertainty slowed residential adoption. Meanwhile, the country's energy storage market is positioned for explosive growth with 350 gigawatts of new battery projects in the pipeline.