One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they’re all making Jewish art

In artist Yona Verwer’s “Immersion VIII,” a nude woman in a fetal position floats in a swirl of water. The image is at once ethereal and surreal, not unlike Verwer’s first mikveh experience, a purification ritual, and central to conversion, the...

One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they’re all making Jewish art By Simi Horwitz 5 min read

‘Immersion VIII,’ by Yona Verwer. Image by Yona Verwer By Simi Horwitz October 27, 2025 In artist Yona Verwer’s “Immersion VIII,” a nude woman in a fetal position floats in a swirl of water. The image is at once ethereal and surreal, not unlike...

Low cost operator @BasicFitNL makes decisive move into franchising with the acquisition of Clever Fit

It now has 2,150 clubs in 12 countries There are plans to rapidly accelerate the expansion of the franchise business A franchise concept under the Basic-Fit brand – which has been in the works for the last year – will also be explored Job...

Basic-Fit makes a decisive move into franchising with the acquisition of Clever Fit

Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making it Europe's biggest owner-operator of gyms by number of sites. Clever Fit has 493 clubs and around one million members in seven countries – Germany,...

Czech Republic's Incoming Coalition Affirms European Union and NATO Ties Amid Shift Toward Populist Governance

Prague, October 25, 2025 – In a move aimed at quelling international concerns over the nation's geopolitical direction, the prospective government coalition in the Czech Republic has formally committed to upholding the country's longstanding...

UB40 Coming to Prague in March next year: A Reggae Legend Live at Forum Karlín

The British cult band UB40 is coming to Prague! In mid-March, they will perform their world-famous reggae and pop hits at Forum Karlín. Fans can look forward to an evening full of timeless classics and a charismatic live show. The British reggae...

Azerbaijan joins World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport in Riyadh

Cairo, October 27, AZERTAC The 20th World Championship among men and the 11th World Championship among Women in fire and rescue sport started Sunday in capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The championship brought together more than 300 male and female...

Czech news in brief for October 24: Friday's top morning headlines

Prague gathered to remember Dana Drábová, longtime chairwoman of the State Office for Nuclear Safety, who passed away in October. President Petr Pavel praised her courage, integrity, and sharp wit, noting her global reputation in nuclear safety....

Prague Airport’s 2025/26 winter schedule expands to 127 destinations

Prague Airport’s 2025/26 winter schedule expands to 127 destinations, adding 15 new routes and 12 new carriers with 12% growth. PRAGUE – Václav Havel Airport Prague has unveiled its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule, valid from 26 October 2025 to...

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Baby Lasagna, Zoë Më, Dons and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

Czech Audiovisual Fund appoints new chief to replace Helena Bezděk Fraňková

The revamped funding body for the audiovisual sector in the Czech Republic has appointed Veronika Slámová, an award-winning film and TV producer and Czech TV exec, as its new head. Slámová, who is currently head of production at public service...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Eleni Foureira, Jerry Heil, MIKOLAS and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

Boris Šťastný (Motorists): Czech Television and Radio should remain independent

According to Boris Šťastný (Motorists), Czech Television and Czech Radio must remain independent media outlets, even though their funding could come from the state instead of license fees to increase transparency. Šťastný, the chairman of the...

Czechia invites travellers to explore its autumn charm and culture

CzechTourism invites travellers to experience Czechia’s autumn beauty, from historic Prague to the vineyards of South Moravia and beyond. CzechTourism highlights the country’s distinctive autumn appeal as it transitions into one of Europe’s most...

UEFA Rank Fans of 50 National Teams Based on Behaviour - England 6th

Football supporters – especially those who travel all around the houses to watch their club/country perform in the flesh – are typically given a hard time. They have long been slammed for how they conduct themselves at matches; and poor behaviour...

How to watch Aston Villa vs Man City: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview

Two of the in-form teams in the Premier League meet this Sunday as Aston Villa take on Manchester City at Villa Park. The Villans may have been defeated by Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League on Thursday night, but their EPL form has been...

How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview

Arsenal host Crystal Palace this Sunday afternoon, with the big talking point being Eberechi Eze’s return to face his former club. The 27-year-old was a talismanic figure for the Eagles after joining from QPR in 2020, but it was last season when...

Czech Breakthrough in Medicine: H₂ Global Group Receives Regulatory Approval for Hydrogen Clinical Study -- New Era in Alzheimer's Therapy Begins

PRAGUE, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- European innovation leader H₂ Global Group today announced that its subsidiary H₂ Medical Technologies has received official approval from The State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL) to initiate a clinical...

Prague Plans Modernisation of RC Tatra Smíchov Sports Ground

The Rugby Club Tatra Smíchov in Prague is set to undergo comprehensive modernisation. Planned works include a new covered stand with increased capacity, expanded training and youth areas, as well as infrastructure for international matches. The...

Musical Works of Courage

Bruce Wolosoff will perform “Unsilenced Voices” with three other musicians at The Church. Reflections in Music, a nonprofit the brings classical music to new audiences of all ages and backgrounds, will return to The Church in Sag Harbor on...