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Czechia’s HC Dynamo Pardubice Signs Jakub Lauko
Pro Hockey Rumors
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August 1, 2025
HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga has signed forward Jakub Lauko to a three-year deal, the team announced today. Lauko wasn’t tendered by the Bruins in June, and after presumably not receiving any suitable NHL offers as an unrestricted...
CZECH COMPANY UNVEILS INNOVATIVE, ECO-FRIENDLY FLY CONTROL PRODUCT AT ZAMBIA’S 97TH AGRICULTURE SHOW
Zambia Reports
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August 1, 2025
A Czech company actively operating in Zambia, VVS- Zambia and livestock services , is showcasing a new and environmentally friendly fly control product at the ongoing 97th Zambia Agriculture and Commercial Show. The company, which focuses on...
Czech justice ministry should have rejected crypto gift, auditors say
Cryptopolitan
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August 1, 2025
The Justice Ministry of the Czech Republic should have rejected a $45 million Bitcoin donation that sparked a major political scandal in the country, an external audit has found. The digital currency donation, made by a convicted drug dealer,...
IMI swings to profit, completes sale of Czech plant
Philstar
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August 2, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) swung to profit in the first half as a result of operational efficiency initiatives and disciplined cost control. IMI reported a net income of $7.6 million from January to...
Czech manufacturing activity resumes contraction, PMI shows
ETManufacturing.in
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August 1, 2025
Input prices rose at the slowest pace in half a year.Czech manufacturing activity fell back into a slight contraction in July and firms cut back on costs, although output rose for a second straight month, the S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index...
Czech-ing in from Montgomery, the kolacky capital of the world
MinnPost - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
Greater Minnesota Newsletter | Everything you need to know about what's happening across Greater Minnesota. Delivered to your inbox Tuesday afternoons. For the Franke family, prepping for Montgomery’s annual Kolacky Days festival is mandatory...
Royal resurgence: Czech castles see record crowds amid tourism rebound
Expats.cz
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August 2, 2025
These initiatives form part of the Year of the Italian Nobility, a thematic focus for 2025 that highlights the legacy of aristocratic families such as the Collaltos, Colloredos, and Piccolominis. Guided tours, lectures, concerts and other public...
Czech fatigue with Ukrainian refugees grows amid economic concerns
EurActiv
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August 1, 2025
PRAGUE – Public fatigue with Ukrainian refugees is growing in Czechia, with 58% saying the country has taken in too many, according to a new survey by the STEM agency. Still, support for their continued stay remains steady, with 52% in favour of...
Czech news in brief for August 1: Friday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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July 31, 2025
A cyberattack temporarily disabled websites of the Czech police, Interior Ministry, and other institutions Thursday, Radiožurnál reported. The Russian hacker group Server Killers claimed responsibility, possibly in retaliation for Czech...
Number of foreign nationals in Czech Republic tops 1.09 million
Radio Prague International
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August 2, 2025
As of the end of June, 1,091,409 foreign nationals were legally residing in the Czech Republic, an increase of nearly 35,000 over the past year, according to the Interior Ministry’s quarterly migration report. Ukrainians make up the largest group,...
Date and venue confirmed for Azerbaijan U-21’s away match against Czech Republic
AzerNews
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August 2, 2025
The Azerbaijan national under-21 football team will face the Czech Republic on October 10 as part of the third round of the European Championship qualifying campaign, Azernews reports. The Group B match will take place at the Karvina City Stadium...
Inside the legal gray zone of Czech ice hockey
Radio Prague International
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July 31, 2025
They exist in a legal gray zone, paid as self-employed contractors under what are known as “player contracts.” These contracts, governed by civil rather than labor law, offer none of the traditional protections afforded to workers. No sick leave....
Czech Republic publishes action plan for development of geothermal energy
ThinkGeoEnergy
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July 31, 2025
The Czech Republic has published an action plan for the development of geothermal energy, specifically low-temperature geothermal for networked heating. The Government of the Czech Republic, through the Ministry of Energy, has published an action...
Ayala unit completes sale of Czech facility to Keboda
Manila Standard
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August 1, 2025
Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) announced Friday it has completed the sale of its 100 percent equity interest in its Czech Republic-based manufacturing facility for €10.025 million. The sale aligns with the company’s strategy to...
Czech Minister Opposes Current Recognition of Palestine Amid Gaza Conflict
Mezha
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July 31, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský expressed the view that recognizing the State of Palestine under the current circumstances is not a productive step. This information was released by Radio Prague International. Lipavský emphasized that the Gaza...
Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Champions League qualifying: Live stream info, ticket prices, and everything to know
GlasgowWorld
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August 4, 2025
Rangers will host Viktoria Plzen at Ibrox in their third round Champions League qualifying clash. Rangers will return to European action this week as they prepare to take on Czech outfit Viktoria Plzen. The Light Blues have reached the third round...
Part of the rebuild: Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030
RTL Today
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August 4, 2025
Czech striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through to 2030, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday. "Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the contract with Czechia international Patrik Schick. The striker has signed...
Czechia defies trend: no recognition of Palestine, yet
Radio Prague International
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July 31, 2025
Czechia holds firm on non-recognition of Palestine The Czech Republic continues to back a two-state solution in the Middle East but sees no value in recognizing Palestine under current circumstances, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has said....
Europe’s air defence boosted by more IRIS-T SLM system orders
Shephard Media
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Denmark has become the eighth country to purchase Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T SLM as part of the ESSI air defence programme, only days after Slovenia purchased another two systems for the same effort. ESSI was further developed in 2023 with Belgium,...
Czechia is preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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Czechia is preparing new military aid packages for Ukraine. These packages include significant reinforcement in air defense, electronic warfare, and long-range capabilities. This was reported by Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal following...