Royal Mail bidder Kretinsky holds talks with Reynolds over £3.6bn deal

Rishi Sunak addresses postal ballot delays

Rishi Sunak has responded to claims that a growing number of voters have complained about failing to receive their ballot papers in the post. The prime minister said: "It's right that the Royal Mail have said they will look at any concerns where they are raised because obviously we want to make sure that everyone can vote because this is an important election." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Hop picking season kicks off in Czech Republic

The season of hop picking has started in the Czech Republic, the third largest grower and exporter of hops in the world.

Von der Leyen faces tough puzzle as conservatives demand big Commission portfolios

Italy and the Czech Republic governments have already declared that they want their commissioners to be given big portfolios, a sign of their conviction that the conservatives' gains in the European elections should be reflected in the composition of the new EU executive.

Tech Tower: brewing innovation in the Czech city of Pilsen

A European Cohesion Policy-funded project has transformed an old brewery in the city where Pils beer was invented into a high-tech innovation hub.

From brewing beer to tech talent: Pilsen transforms itself into innovation hub

Pilsen gave the world its famous lager beer. Today the Czech city's old brewery has been transformed into one of the country's most modern technology parks.

Crystal Globe Awards opens in Czech town of Karlovy Vary

Twelve films are competing for the coveted prize, the winner of which will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday.