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Cedar Rapids officials mark completion of Czech Village flood control project
KCRG - Iowa
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August 11, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - City officials gathered outside of the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library Monday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the completion of a flood control project. The Czech Village flood control...
Angler reels MONSTER 9ft catfish from Czech river in epic 50-minute battle
The U.S. Sun
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August 11, 2025
AN ANGLER reeled in a massive 9ft catfish after a gruelling 50-minute battle. Jakub Vagner, 43, hauled in the epic catch just south of Prague, in the Czech Republic - setting a new national record. 4 Celebrity angler Jakub Vagner set a Czech...
‘We Won’t Abandon Ukraine,’ Czech Foreign Minister Says in Kyiv
Kyiv Post
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August 11, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has arrived in Ukraine for an official visit. It marks his sixth visit since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, underscoring Prague’s consistent support for Kyiv. On X, Lipavský wrote: “I arrived on my...
Mammoth Goaltender Karel Vejmelka Praises Utah In Recent Interview With Forbes Czechia
KSL Sports - Utah
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August 11, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY – The inaugural season for the Utah Mammoth was a dream scenario for goaltender Karel Vejmelka. After moving to Salt Lake City from Arizona, “Veggie” had his best season in the National Hockey League and was not only rewarded with a...
FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Preview: Czechia
FIBA Basketball
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The official EuroBasket app Download Now PRAGUE (Czechia) - It was a troublesome Qualifiers campaign, and they left it late to secure their spot at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 main draw. But now that they are here, Czechia will enjoy that familiar...
Where to watch 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup semifinals (8/15/25) | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV Channel for USA vs. Canada
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 15, 2025
The U.S. Under-18 Men’s Select Team faces Canada in the semifinals of the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 (8/15/25) at Winning Group Arena in Brno, Czechia. Team USA went 2-1 in preliminary play with wins against Germany and...
Fiber optics innovators coming to Lake County
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
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Czech fiber optics company Optokon is opening its first US office in 15 years in Eustis, Florida. Optokon North America plans to build a calibration facility, manufacturing facility, and executive offices in Eustis. The company aims to service...
Ukraine should not slow down reforms, question rule of law – Czech FM on European integration
Interfax Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
Photo: elements.envato.com Ukraine is already and should be part of the Western world, but recent weeks have reminded us that its accession to the EU and NATO depends on the actions of Ukraine itself, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said, who...
Ukraine, Czech Republic to launch joint project in Dnipro – Czech Foreign Minister
Interfax Ukraine
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August 11, 2025
Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavsky, who began his sixth visit to Ukraine on Monday, announced the launch of a joint Ukrainian-Czech economic project, which will be implemented in the city of Dnipro in the near future, he did not...
Czechia Backs Ukraine Ahead of Putin-Trump Summit
Prague Morning
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August 9, 2025
The foreign ministers of the Baltic states and Czechia have expressed support for a fair peace settlement in Ukraine amid reports of an upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. “If borders can be changed by force, none are safe....
Entertainment News | Czech Republic Nominates 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' for Oscar Race
Latestly
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August 11, 2025
Washington DC [US], August 11 (ANI): The Czech Film and Television Academy has selected Klara Tasovska's documentary 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' as the country's submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards, according...
First Czech documentary submitted to the Oscars: Tasovská’s ‘I'm Not Everything I Want to Be’ selected to represent Czech film
Radio Prague International
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August 11, 2025
'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be'|Photo: Libuše Jarcovjáková, IDF The Czech Film and Television Academy have announced their candidate for the USA’s 98th Academy Awards (the Oscars), to be held in March 2026, specifically for the category of Best...
Franz Kafka Museum In Prague: A Fascinating Journey Into His Life And Works
Live and Let's Fly - California
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August 15, 2025
Franz Kafka is a fascinating figure and the museum in Prague that traces his story is well worth a visit. Franz Kafka was born in 1883 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, into a middle-class Jewish family. He grew up speaking...
Number of Employed People In The Czech Republic Has Risen During The Current Parliament
Brno Daily
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August 11, 2025
The number of employers, employees and the self-employed have all increased in the Czech Republic during the four years of the current election term, according to data from the Czech Social Administration, the Statistical Office and the Labour...
Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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August 9, 2025
The Czech crown saw gains on Friday, closing at CZK 24.44/EUR and CZK 20.96/USD, its strongest rate in years against the dollar. Analysts link the rise to the central bank’s decision to keep rates at 3.5 percent, seen as hawkish. The Prague Stock...
Czechia sees surge in Chinese tourism—thanks to hit reality TV show
Expats.cz
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August 9, 2025
In 2024, Chinese tourist arrivals nearly doubled from the previous year, reaching 173,839. However, this still trails behind the 2019 pre-pandemic peak of over 600,000 visitors, indicating potential for further growth.
From letterheads to websites: Czechia launches unified national logo
Radio Prague International
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August 11, 2025
A long-discussed project finally realized Aleš Najbrt|Photo: Bohemian Identity The idea of a unified state logo has been circulating in the Czech design community for years. Designer Aleš Najbrt recalls: “I was aware of it because in our...
International Oscar Submissions: Czech Republic Selects ‘I’m Not Everything I Want to Be’ After Controversial Contest
Variety
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August 11, 2025
The Czech Republic has selected Klára Tasovská’s documentary feature “I’m Not Everything I Want to Be” as its submission for the International Feature Film category of the Oscars following a controversial contest. The decision was announced Monday...
KHNP Launches Site Survey for Czech Nuclear Plant
Korea IT Times
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August 11, 2025
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) held a ‘Site Detailed Investigation Commencement Ceremony’ at the Dukovany nuclear power plant construction site in the Czech Republic on August 8 (local time). The detailed site investigation will be conducted...
Experts on transport investment in Czechia
Radio Prague International
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August 11, 2025
The most important step taken by the current government in the area of transport has been maintaining investments in transport infrastructure, despite high inflation and the growth of other state expenditures, experts say. They also praised...