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Donbas and Crimea will be Europe once Ukraine returns – Czech minister on shape of the West
Ukrainska Pravda
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Nicolas Landemard / Le Pictorium / East News Ukraine is already, and must remain, part of the Western world. But recent weeks have been a reminder that its accession to the EU and NATO depends on Ukraine's own actions Ukraine is already, and must...
Czech defence tech CSG considers IPO as European governments arm up
Tech.eu
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August 8, 2025
Czechoslovak Group AS (CSG), the Czech-based arms manufacturer that has grown into one of Europe’s most prominent private defense companies, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) that could value the firm at over €30 billion. The...
Czech Foreign Minister: Mzia Amaglobeli’s case reflects growing pressure on media and civil society in Georgia - Czech Republic calls for release of all unjustly prosecuted
Inter Press News
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavsky, strongly condemns the “politicized” 2-year sentence of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. “I strongly condemn the politicized 2-year sentence of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, whose health has...
Czech Republic offers fully funded university scholarships to Nigerians with monthly stipend
Nairametrics
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August 8, 2025
The Government of the Czech Republic is now accepting applications for its fully funded scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic year. The opportunity is open to Nigerians and nationals from 11 other developing countries to study at public...
Czecho-Slovak Common Ground for Roma Health Promotion
Somatosphere
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August 8, 2025
Part of a series discussing Romani Chronicles of Covid-19: Testimonies of Harm and Resilience, edited by Paloma Gay y Blasco and Martin Fotta (Berghahn: New York and Oxford, 2023). Romani Chronicles of COVID-19: Testimonies of Harm and Resilience...
Petr Cech Announces Separation From Wife, Martina Cechova After 26 Years, 'We Remain Best Friends..'
Bollywood Shaadis
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August 15, 2025
Petr Cech is a known and popular footballer. He is the legendary former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper. Recently, the star performer took to his Instagram handle to share a heartbreaking news with all of his fans. Petr Cech revealed that he and...
Annual Czech and Slovak festival celebrates tradition and heritage
WBNG - New York
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August 10, 2025
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Dozens gathered at the Binghamton German Club for the annual Czech and Slovak festival on Sunday. The festival has been taking place since 1935 to celebrate Slovak and Czech culture. The event featured traditional food...
Cech Announces Separation From Wife After 26 Years
Complete Sports
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August 15, 2025
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced that he and his wife have separated after 26 years of marriage. The 43-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal the news to fans with an emotional statement. Cech and Martina...
Czechs support Ukraine’s national day at Expo 2025 with message of educational resilience
Radio Prague International
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August 8, 2025
Czechia joined other European nations in supporting Ukraine’s national day at Expo 2025 in Osaka, highlighting solidarity through a panel discussion on the role of education in wartime. The event, hosted in the Czech Pavilion, featured personal...
Czechia Braces for 33°C Temperatures This Weekend
Prague Morning
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August 8, 2025
After a few cooler days, summer is making a strong comeback across Czechia. Warm air from the southwest has started moving in, pushing up temperatures—and by the weekend, we could be looking at highs of up to 33°C, according to the Czech...
Namibia’s Inline Hockey team loses to Czechia 3-1
Informante
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August 10, 2025
INLINE HOCKEY: Namibia may not have secured a win against Czechia, but the team proved their strength and determination on the world stage, going down 3–1 in the World Games held in China. This is not the end of their journey — next up is the...
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...
Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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August 8, 2025
The Interior Ministry has unveiled a national “72 Hours” guide to help citizens survive the first three days of a crisis, when heat, electricity, and internet may vanish. The manual offers practical tips on emergency supplies and self-reliance in...
Czech pharmacies set to offer flu vaccinations in autumn trial
EurActiv
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August 8, 2025
Four pharmacies across Czechia will begin offering weekend flu shots this autumn, provided by a doctor, in a trial aiming to make vaccinations more accessible. Starting in October 2025, for the first time, Czechs will be able to get vaccinated...
Czech Radio: free menstrual products in schools face pushback from regions and municipalities
Radio Prague International
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August 8, 2025
A new decree mandating free menstrual products in girls' school bathrooms is awaiting the health minister’s signature. As Czech Radio reports, the regulation is set to take effect in January and it would require pads and tampons to be available in...
Czech government launches 72-hour survival guide to aid unprepared citizens
EurActiv
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August 8, 2025
PRAGUE – Most Czechs are not prepared for emergencies, lacking essential supplies, Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said on Thursday while launching a new emergency preparedness guide. “We know that 73% of the population is not preparing for crisis...
Czech Constitutional Court rejects Liechtenstein claim over confiscated estates
Radio Prague International
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August 8, 2025
The Czech Constitutional Court has rejected a complaint by the Princely House of Liechtenstein over former family estates in the Břeclav region, including the Lednice and Valtice chateaux. The Prince of Liechtenstein Foundation sought the return...
Chinese-made cars reach 4% of Czech market in first half of year
Radio Prague International
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August 10, 2025
A total of 4,687 passenger cars made in China were sold in Czechia in the first half of 2025, nearly matching last year’s total for three quarters and representing about 4% of all cars sold, according to the Car Importers Association. MG led with...
Post-Summit Briefing
European Policy Centre
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Aileen McLeod Alberto-Horst Neidhardt Alice Berzolla Alison Hunter Almut Möller Amanda Paul Ana Berdzenishvili Andrew Duff Andrew Scott Anna Crawford Annalisa Buscaini Annika Hedberg Arancha González Laya Arnaldo-Javier Mina Mendoza Benedetta...
New Czech trains replace old Russian ones in Sofia metro
BGNES
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August 10, 2025
The first of eight new trains for the Sofia Metro was accepted in the city of Pilsen at the end of July, after a joint meeting between representatives of the Czech manufacturer and specialists from Metropolitan EAD, and on this basis technical...