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Bezzecchi takes pole as Marc Marquez crashes
Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the sprint and feature race at the Austrian MotoGP after topping a scrappy qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring yesterday. The Aprilia rider would start on the front row ahead of Alex Marquez...

Czech defence tech CSG considers IPO as European governments arm up
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...
LIVE UPDATES: Braintree American vs. Texas, Little…
The Braintree American Little League team's opener in Williamsport concluded in defeat after four innings due to the '10-run rule.' But the locals' dream run is still alive. On Saturday, Braintree American (Massachusetts) will play the Southwest...
Braintree American's game at Little League World Series…
This story will be updated as new information becomes available. Update: The ESPN broadcast said the game will start at 4:29 p.m. It was previously announced to begin at 4:08 p.m. The first pitch in the Braintree American (Massachusetts) vs. Texas...

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
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...

From letterheads to websites: Czechia launches unified national logo
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
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...

Open & Shut: Anchorage gets an oyster and Champagne bar, a burger joint and an overland truck outfit, and Regal Totem theater closes
Open & Shut is an ongoing series looking at the comings and goings of businesses in Southcentral Alaska. If you know of a business opening or closing in the area, send a note to reporter Alex DeMarban at alex@adn.com with “Open & Shut” in the...

Patricio Pitbull set to welcome top prospect at UFC Paris
Patricio Pitbull will fly to Europe on Sept. 6 to face off with highly-touted prospect Losene Keita in a featherweight contest on the UFC Paris card, MMA Fighting has confirmed following a report from Maitres Fumiers.UFC Paris will take place at...

Czech Republic offers fully funded university scholarships to Nigerians with monthly stipend
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...

KHNP Launches Site Survey for Czech Nuclear Plant
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...

Czecho-Slovak Common Ground for Roma Health Promotion
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...

Experts on transport investment in Czechia
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...

Donbas and Crimea will be Europe once Ukraine returns – Czech minister on shape of the West
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...

Serbia crowned FIBA U16 EuroBasket 2025 champions
TBILISI (Georgia) - Serbia claimed their second FIBA U16 EuroBasket title after overturning a half-time deficit to beat Lithuania in Saturday's Final. It was Lithuania who made the early moves as they established a 53-43 cushion going into the...

Czechs support Ukraine’s national day at Expo 2025 with message of educational resilience
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...

Home joy as Romania celebrate first win; Serbia stun France
PITESTI (Romania) - Serbia and Romania put their name up in lights and grabbed the headlines on the second day of FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket 2025 as they both secured eye-catching wins. You can stay up to date with the tournament and check out...

Powerhouse clash: Jovic stars as Serbia top Germany
The official EuroBasket app Download Now MUNICH (Germany) - Serbia stayed perfect in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 preparations, defeating FIBA Basketball World Cup winners Germany 91-81 in the Final of the DBB SuperCup for their sixth win in a row....

21 European countries that recognise UK Blue Badges - but may have different rules
People with severe mobility issues heading abroad might be able to use their UK Blue Badge, depending on where they are going. Certain countries recognise the parking permit and will allow tourists to use it like they would at home. However, other...

Czechia Braces for 33°C Temperatures This Weekend
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...