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EU must rethink Russia policy Czech president
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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Kiev and its Western European backers cannot fight Moscow endlessly, Petr Pavel has said The EU should engage in talks with Russia on European security and restoring business ties once the Ukraine conflict ends, Czech President Petr Pavel has...
Czech Republic hit by major power outage triggered by fallen cable
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
PRAGUE - A power outage in large parts of the Czech Republic, including Prague, trapped people in public transport and lifts and idled factories on July 4 after a fallen high-voltage cable disrupted the network. The incident is likely to add to...
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Become a Reserve Currency
myMotherLode - California
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July 9, 2025
Gold has long been an asset that central bankers prefer to hold on their balance sheets. Today, with global finance digitizing by the month, an asset born entirely on the internet is now auditioning for the same role. That asset is Bitcoin (BTC...
Four EU countries bail out of paying for Trump’s weapons for Ukraine
BNE Intellinews
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At least four countries are already bailing out of commitments to pay the US for weapons supplies for Ukraine, raising a question mark over the level of support Ukraine can expect now that Trump administration has withdrawn. France, Italy, Hungary...
The Foreign Ministers of the Czech Republic and Croatia discussed further support for Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman met in Prague on Tuesday to discuss support for Ukraine and European defense. According to Radio Prague International, the Czech Foreign Minister emphasized that...
News digest: Slovakia will back EU sanctions after gas deal with von der Leyen
The Slovak Spectator
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July 17, 2025
Greetings from Bratislava! You are reading the latest edition of Today in Slovakia – it is Thursday, 17 July. Thanks for being with us. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement We have recently...
Dvůr Králové Safari Park: A slice of Africa in Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Located in the town of Dvůr Králové on the upper Labe River in eastern Bohemia, the Safari Park proudly calls itself “Africa in the heart of Europe.” And for good reason, says the park’s spokesperson Michal Šťastný: Photo: Barbora Navrátilová,...
FNE ar Venice 2025: Venice Gap-Financing Market 2025 - The selected projects
The Film New Europe
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The 3-day Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 54 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding. 330 project applications have been received and the selection reflects the great diversity of backgrounds, stories...
Global Markets Reshuffle as Europe, Emerging Economies Lead H1 2025 Gains
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Global equities surged in 2025’s first half, with the MSCI All Country World Index climbing 10% to a July 4 peak. Yet this record masks a dramatic regional divergence, as European and emerging markets eclipsed traditional leaders, according to...
Czech Republic power blackout reveals fragility of national infrastructure
Euro Weekly News
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July 4, 2025
In Prague, the effects were felt instantly. Credit: Varistor60 / Creative Commons On Friday July 4 a major power outage brought parts of the Czech Republic to a standstill, exposing serious vulnerabilities in the country’s energy infrastructure....
Local concert canceled after Czech musician denied entry
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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Staff report A concert planned July 20 at Youngstown Country Club has been canceled after one of the musicians was denied entry into the United States. The concert by Trio Mente, presented by Simply Slavic, the New Music Guild and the country...
Czech Republic Bill To Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation And Allow Psilocybin For Medical Use Heads To President’s Desk
Marijuana Moment
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July 4, 2025
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have passed a bill to reform the nation’s drug laws by legalizing simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allowing the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. One month after the Chamber of Deputies...
Prague and Other Parts of Czech Republic Are Without Power, Cause Unknown
Brno Daily
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July 4, 2025
Parts of the Czech Republic are currently without electricity, including parts of Prague, Central Bohemia, Usti and Liberec regions. According to the grid operator CEPS, the cause of the problems is not yet known, but technicians are working on...
Tourism Minister Receives Outgoing Ambassador of the Czech Republic
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 09, 2025 -- H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism, received here on July 8 H.E. Martin Vávra, outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Kingdom of Cambodia, for a courtesy call and...
The Sociable’s 50 Under 50 Enterprise Executives
The Sociable
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July 8, 2025
Rising from a decade of economic ambiguity, technological disruption, and the lingering specter of a global pandemic, a new generation of executive leaders is rewriting the rulebook for success in an uncertain world. Guiding global businesses are...
Czech Republic Recovering From Blackout After Grid Issue
Mint
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July 4, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- The Czech Republic is slowly recovering from widespread power outages that halted public transport and businesses in several parts of the country after a fault on the transmission grid. Underground trains and some tram lines in...
Services trade and environmental sustainability
VoxEU
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July 8, 2025
How does trade affect the environment? This question lies at the heart of a growing policy debate, as governments seek to align ambitious environmental goals with an economy deeply intertwined through global value chains. Over the past three...
Prague hit by major power outage impacting thousands of people across Czech capital
Metro
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July 4, 2025
Men chat next to a stopped tram during a major power outage in Prague, Czech Republic (Picture: REUTERS) A major power outage has hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, abruptly halting trains and forcing hospitals to run on generators. The...
Beyond the usual markets: Allegro and the new path for UK e-commerce growth
ChannelX
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July 8, 2025
If you’re in the UK e-commerce sector, you may be feeling the pressure. The local market is developed, crowded, and fiercely competitive. Expanding into Germany or France might seem like the obvious next step, but you’re not alone in thinking...
Prague hit with power outage leaving people 'trapped in elevators'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 4, 2025
A huge power outage across the Czech Republic has left people 'trapped in elevators'. The power cut has hammered Prague and surrounding areas leaving residents in darkness. As the Mirror reports, Prague's metro transport service has ground to a...