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Lessons for rebuilding Ukraine from economic recoveries after natural disasters
VoxEU
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July 14, 2025
Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the estimated direct damage to Ukraine’s buildings and infrastructure now exceeds $176 billion, equivalent to nearly 100% of Ukrainian GDP in 2024 (World Bank et al. 2024). Although the source and...
European Stocks Close Lower On Trade Concerns, U.S. Inflation Data
RTTNews
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July 15, 2025
European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, extending recent losses, despite some optimism about the European Union striking a trade deal with the U.S. in the coming weeks. Data showing an acceleration in U.S. inflation in the month of June hurt...
Photos: Sienna Betts enjoys timeout from FIBA U19 WC with Jazzy Davidson at Czech Republic
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
Jazzy Davidson and Sienna Betts, the No. 1 and No. 2 recruits in the Class of 2025, respectively (according to SportsCenter NEXT 100 Rankings), were seen strolling in the streets of the Czech Republic during their FIBA U19 World Cup campaign. Some...
Czech Republic and UK Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Deal in London
Brno Daily
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July 15, 2025
The Czech Republic has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom on cooperation in nuclear energy, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said yesterday after a meeting with his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London. He said the...
Over 45,000 New Entrepreneurs Registered in Czechia in First Half of 2025
Prague Morning
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July 14, 2025
Between January and June 2025, a total of 45,959 people registered a trade license in Czechia. The number of registered entrepreneurs (professionals and small business owners) in the country reached 2,007,596, the highest since 2022. The figures...
Tragedy Near Prague: Czech Actor Dies After Karlovy Vary Win
Prague Morning
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July 13, 2025
One day after the documentary Raději zešílet v divočině (Better Go Mad in the Wild) won the Grand Prix at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of its main subjects, František Klišík, was found dead near Prague. He was 62 years old....
Prague-based Aim wants to kill your information overload – and just raised €300k to do it
EU Startups
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July 15, 2025
Czech startup Aim has raised €300k to build an AI-powered agent that delivers continuous, context-aware business briefings – refining its ability to read, interpret, and summarise content such as market reports, customer activity, social media...
Ye could perform in Prague after Rubicon festival in Slovakia called off
Radio Prague International
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July 14, 2025
Organizers announced the cancellation of this year’s Rubicon festival to fans via Instagram. Doubts about the event’s go-ahead were already raised last week when Ticketportal, the festival’s ticket sales provider, suddenly stopped selling...
European Trade Ministers Alarmed by Trump’s EU Tariffs, but Still Trying to Negotiate a Deal
Variety
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July 14, 2025
European trade ministers on Monday expressed alarm regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 30% tariff on goods imported from the EU bloc. However, they decided to hold off on retaliatory tariff countermeasures that could impact...
Bitcoin is draining the value out of Real Estate
Fintech News
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July 14, 2025
With nearly $400 trillion in global value, real estate is the world’s largest asset class, over three times the size of the global stock market and nearly four times global GDP. As more people have put their savings in real estate, houses have...
Czech wholesaler Makro may open its doors to all customers under new owners
Expats.cz
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July 13, 2025
Makro, the European wholesale chain known for its restrictive entry policies, is poised for some major changes under new ownership. The company, part of the German-based Metro AG group, has been fully acquired by a consortium led by Czech...
India’s iPhone exports soar 53% in H1 2025 amid tariff blues
The Hindu Business Line
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July 15, 2025
Despite US President Trump’s caution to Apple to make in the US, in June 2025 alone, 88 per cent of India’s iPhone exports went to the US compared to 46 per cent in June 2024. Apple’s contract manufacturers in India continue to ramp up production...
Beyond demand: The commercialization paradox in Philippine tech
Manila Standard
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July 13, 2025
Renowned Czech-French writer Milan Kundera stated, “Business has only two functions—marketing and innovation.” These two pillars are interconnected. Marketing serves as the crucial bridge to the target audience and drives revenue growth, while...
Czech Tourist Dies While Hiking in Italian Dolomites
Prague Morning
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July 12, 2025
A Czech tourist died on Friday afternoon in the Italian Dolomites after falling from a mountain trail, Italian news agency ANSA and public broadcaster RAI reported. The man had reportedly strayed from his group during a hike and lost his footing....
Acquisitions Boosted AutoWallis Sales in H1 2025
Diplomacy & Trade
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July 15, 2025
The AutoWallis Group increased its vehicle sales by 3.4% in the first half of the year, mainly due to previously completed acquisitions in the Czech Republic, the company told MTI on Tuesday. According to the information provided, sales of new...
Czech Firm Opens Office in Ukraine, Plans Local Ammo Production
The Defense Post
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July 11, 2025
Czech defense firm Excalibur Army has established a representative office in Ukraine with plans to start local production of large-caliber ammunition. The office will manage procurement, oversee documentation processes, and provide technical...
Czech inflation confirmed at 2.9% y/y in June
BNE Intellinews
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Consumer price growth (inflation) in Czechia reached its highest level this year after the country’s statisticians confirmed inflation increased by 2.9% year on year, and by 0.3% month on month, confirming the preliminary estimate released earlier...
PM Fiala: US tariffs threaten EU trade
Radio Prague International
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July 12, 2025
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 30 percent tariff on European Union goods would negatively impact transatlantic trade. He stressed the importance of continuing negotiations to...
Eurostat: Czechs Work 200 Hours More per Year Than Germans
Prague Morning
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July 12, 2025
New data from Eurostat reveals that the average Czech employee works 37.8 hours per week — nearly four hours more than workers in Germany or Austria. Over the course of a year, that adds up to 200 extra hours, or five additional full working...
Czech intelligence: Russia recruits migrants via Telegram for arson and sabotage in EU
European Pravda
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Russia is hiring migrants from outside the European Union to commit crimes, spread fear and undermine trust in national governments. As reported by Politico, Czech intelligence officers stated in its annual report for 2024 that Russia is using...