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5 stories from Czechia on One Turn, since October 9, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth2.6%2025, World Bank
Inflation2.5%2025, World Bank
Unemployment2.8%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$35,9172025, World Bank

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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Politics · Prague, Czechia

Czech PM Babiš's coalition wins no Senate seats

Opposition parties won 22 of 27 contested Czech Senate seats, keeping control of the upper chamber. It is the first time governing parties failed to win a single seat in a Senate election, with Babiš's ANO coming third.

Day 4 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 16 · The story so far

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Science · Prague, Czechia

Discoverers of a third form of magnetism win major physics prize

Physicists who uncovered altermagnetism, a newly recognised form of magnetism challenging a century of established physics, have won a major prize. The discovery could transform future computing and electronics.

ScienceDaily · See it on the globe

Friday, October 16, 2026

Politics · Prague

Czechs vote in Senate runoff for 22 seats

Voters in the Czech Republic began casting ballots in the second round to fill 22 Senate seats not decided in the first round.

Day 3 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9, Oct 10 · Later: Oct 18 · The story so far

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Politics · Prague

Czechs vote in Senate and municipal elections

Voting began in the first round for one-third of the Czech Senate, alongside municipal elections. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš hopes his coalition will gain seats.

Day 2 of 4 · Earlier: Oct 9 · Later: Oct 16, Oct 18 · The story so far

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Friday, October 9, 2026

Politics · Prague, Czech Republic

Czechs vote for a third of the Senate and local councils

Voting began in the first round of elections for one-third of the Czech Senate, alongside municipal polls. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is seeking gains for his coalition.

Day 1 of 4 · Later: Oct 10, Oct 16, Oct 18 · The story so far

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Figures: Czechia on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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