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Jiří Kašpárek: 95% of arms companies seeking to supply the Czech Army go through our testing facility
The Military Technical Institute (in Czech VTÚ) is a state-owned enterprise established by the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic that specializes in research, development, and testing of technologies and equipment for the defense and...

Rail link from Prague to Copenhagen via Berlin coming in 2026
Rail providers Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Statsbaner (DSB) and Czech Railways (CD) are partnering to provide a rail connection from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin. The route was last in service in 2014, and is now set to relaunch on 1 May 2026,...

While Europe Turned Its Back, Serbia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic Delivered Help to Israel
In the hours and days following Hamas’s brutal 7 October 2023 attacks, many Western leaders issued statements of solidarity with Israel. But when it came to the concrete matter of military support—particularly ammunition and critical...

Bankruptcies for North Dakota and western Minnesota published July 5, 2025
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Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia stand with Israel amid Western arms embargo
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (Photo: Czech Foreign Ministry) In the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack, Israel received a brief wave of diplomatic support from Western nations. However, only...

Lupin shares jump 2% after company signs licensing and supply agreement with Zentiva
Lupin shares rose 2% in morning trade after the company announced a key licensing and supply agreement with Czech-based Zentiva, a.s. The deal involves Lupin’s biosimilar Certolizumab Pegol, aimed at expanding its global footprint in the...

The question at the heart of Downtown debate: What’s Universal Music Group’s actual distribution market share in Europe?
Arguments both for and against Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown are getting louder. On the ‘against’ side, the thorny subject of UMG’s market share in Europe has reared its head twice in recent weeks. Two...

Czech power grid suffers major power cut
A large-scale outage struck the Czech Republic’s electricity grid on July 4, temporarily cutting power to several regions, in what the country’s transmission system operator described as a rare and significant disruption. Neighbouring Slovakia...

Buhari’s Naira Redesign Caused a Cash Scarcity. It Ruined My Relocation Plans and Left Me in Debt
In November 2022, former President Muhammadu Buhari authorised the launch of redesigned naira notes to help the Central Bank design and implement better monetary policy objectives and enrich the collective memory of Nigeria’s heritage. But that...

Greek Revival: Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Despite Trade Tensions
Global equities surged to unprecedented levels in the first half of 2025, defying mounting trade tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Among the standout performers, Greece has emerged as one of the world’s...

VOP CZ to assemble CV90s and support servicing of new tanks for the Czech Army
The state-owned company VOP CZ underwent restructuring and significant changes after the appointment of its new director, Vlastimil Navrátil. The company has turned its finances around, stabilized its staffing, and, most importantly, returned to...

The Shadowy Past of the Secret Bank That Controls the World
Few people—even diligent media followers—are likely to speak knowledgably about the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). Yet, hidden in plain sight in a 20-story tower (with four more stories below ground level) in Basel, the BIS influences...

Hydrogen Production in Czechia Faces EU Regulatory Wall Despite National Efforts
Czechia’s green hydrogen future is at a bit of a crossroads right now. Even though the country has kicked things off with its first commercial hydrogen plant and put €120 million on the table to boost development, strict EU hydrogen regulations...

NHL offseason tracker: Goalie gets big raise
Most of the NHL's top unrestricted free agents have found homes. But there is plenty of action still to happen during the NHL offseason. There are trades to be made and restricted free agents to re-sign. Salary arbitration cases are scheduled to...

Zoo welcomes Scotland's first Sloth bear from Czech Republic
Scotland’s first Sloth bear is settling in to his new home at Edinburgh Zoo. Cipísek, the two-year-old bear, arrived from Zlin Zoo in the Czech Republic and is now taking some time to get used to his new home before his specially designed habitat...

The Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
FILE - Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala listens his Serbian counterpart Milos Vucevic during talks at the Serbia Palace in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File) (Darko Vojinovic, Copyright 2024 The...

Ukrainian Company Plans Servicing Hubs for Foreign-Sourced Drones
Ukrspecsystems, a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, said it is working to establish a service center for foreign drones to reduce maintenance and repair times. While Kyiv has sought to explore joint drone production with foreign partners,...

Last Call at Stalin – Prague’s Beloved Outdoor Venue to Shut Down
A wave of renovations is sweeping through Prague’s cultural landmarks this summer and into 2026. From the brutalist New Stage of the National Theatre to the open-air Stalin club beneath Letná’s metronome, some of the city’s most visited cultural...
The Silver Lake bank robbery
The year was 1903. Silver Lake, the small community in northern McLeod County, was a relatively young community. It was first platted in 1883, yet it traced its roots back several years. By the turn of the century, the community was filled with...

Meet man, who spend childhood in a poor district, now owns Rs 5000000000 company, he is.., his company is…
Home Business Meet man, who spend childhood in a poor district, now owns Rs 5000000000 company, he is.., his company is… Bharat Gite was honored with the ‘Business Icon of the Year 2025’ award in Frankfurt. In the 1990s, when many engineering...