Image: The Republic celebrates its 108th birthday, politicians are already gathering at the Castle

October 28 is a significant date in Czech history, marking the establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Commemorative events, including ceremonies and political gatherings, reflect on the foundation of the modern Czech state. President Petr Pavel participated in memorial activities and awarded state honors during a ceremony at Prague Castle. In Spain, a tragic collision of two high-speed trains near Toledo resulted in at least 68 fatalities and nearly 200 injuries, attributed to a dispatcher error. In Israel, Netanyahu's Likud party accused Arab parties of stealing parliamentary elections, as no coalition secured a majority. In Brazil, defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in the U.S. with his family after the election.