Non-violent transition of power in Czechoslovakia, late 1989
West Ham United are reshaping leadership as Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky becomes chairman with a 46% stake, while long-time owner Sullivan steps back to 40% after a high-profile reshuffle that keeps him in the frame.
Protesters have gathered in Prague as the lower house advances a plan to fund Czech Television and Czech Radio from the state budget, cutting current fees by about 15%. The move, supported by PM Babis’s coalition, has drawn criticism that it could empower the government to influence public media; staff plan a strike on Nov. 3 and rallies are planned for Nov. 15.