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Bulgaria gets go-ahead to switch to euro currency next year
Irish Examiner
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July 8, 2025
Bulgaria is set to become the 21st member of the eurozone next year, after European Union finance ministers signed off on its bid on Tuesday.Taking up the European single currency is the culmination of nearly two decades of work toward adoption,...
Czech Housing Fund acquires 342-unit portfolio in Brno and Ostrava, portfolio nears €74m
Europe Real Estate
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Czech Housing Fund (Fond Ceskeho Bydlení SICAV) has expanded its growing residential portfolio with the acquisition of three multifamily buildings totalling 342 rental units and over 14,000 m² of leasable space. Located across Brno and Ostrava,...
Weekend: A bit of the Venice atmosphere in the Tatras
The Slovak Spectator
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July 18, 2025
TRAVEL A castle to visit Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Near the town of Zvolen in central Slovakia lie the ruins of the Dobrá Niva castle. Dating back to the latter half of the 13th...
President Pavel for BBC: Ukraine can only win the war with superior technology and economic support
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Russia and Ukraine both face limitations that prevent either side from gaining the upper hand in the ongoing war, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with BBC Ukraine. He noted that since Russia has far more potential recruits, Ukraine...
Upcoming Ridiculous Day moved to State Street
The Times Republican - Iowa
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CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC MCBD Ridiculous Day, also known as Bee Ridiculous Day, is back. This marks the first year for Marshalltown Central Business District Executive Director Danielle Lekin at the helm of the annual downtown event. While it is her...
Birmingham Opera Company Appoints New General Manager
The Violin Channel
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July 7, 2025
The Birmingham Opera Company (BOC) has announced that Seb Lovell-Huckle has been appointed as its new General Manager. Working closely with the General Director, Creative Producer, Music Director, and Board he will oversee the day-to-day running...
Bruins select Czech defenseman and trade 108th pick in fourth round
MassLive - Massachusetts
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June 28, 2025
BOSTON — History will remember the Bruins fourth-round pick as either a steal or a reach. The Bruins added to their blue line depth to start the fourth round and then traded the 108th pick to Tampa. Pick No. 100 was announced as Vashek Blanar but...
Czech Defence Ministry orders 24 TITUS armoured vehicles
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
The Defence Ministry has signed a CZK 4.068 billion contract with the company Eldis for 24 TITUS wheeled armoured vehicles, the ministry's press department said. The army will receive 22 command-staff versions and two training vehicles without...
Czechia pushing for reforms to EU carbon trading scheme
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
The Czech Republic has submitted a proposal to the European Commission urging changes to the EU’s planned carbon trading system for transport and heating, known as ETS 2. The document, backed by 17 other member states, calls for greater price...
Wolt is Now Testing Twenty Zero-Emission Cars in Prague
Prague Morning
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July 8, 2025
Wolt has introduced 20 electric cars with swappable batteries in Prague as part of a new pilot project aimed at testing more sustainable delivery methods. The vehicles, provided by Romanian EV manufacturer UNY, are part of the international NG...
PM Hun Manet Thanks Czech Government for Supporting Cambodia’s Socio-economic Development and Education
Fresh News
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Hits: 23 Created: 08 July 2025 Hits: 23 (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a farewell call from outgoing Czech Ambassador to Cambodia Martin Vávra on 7 July 2025 at the Peace Palace. During the meeting, the ambassador...
Czech Lawmakers Push to Hike Tourist Tax to Fund Public Services
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
Czech lawmakers are backing a plan to increase the nightly accommodation tax for short-term visitors to align Czech tourist destinations with other European cities. A group of MPs has introduced an amendment to the tourism business law that would...
Czech Republic to focus on nuclear and renewables to overcome fossil-fuel dependence
Power Technology
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July 2, 2025
The Czech Republic boasts one of the lowest levels of power import dependence in Europe, thanks to its substantial reserves of hard coal. Nevertheless, the nation is committed to phasing out coal by 2033 and is in the process of establishing a...
New Prague could need new funding for $10 million police project
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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NEW PRAGUE, Minn. (FOX 9) - While construction workers move ahead with a nearly $11 million construction project to replace the aging home of New Prague’s police force, some community members are pushing back. New Prague police funding The...
Presidents of Poland and the Czech Republic reaffirm continued support for Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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Andrzej Duda and Petr Pavel confirmed that their countries will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia to end the war. Both leaders made these statements during a press conference in Prague. “I want to emphasize the strong...
As Babis Eyes Election Comeback, Will the Czech Foreign Policy Direction Turn East?
Balkan Insight
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July 8, 2025
Parliamentary elections are just three months away and ex-prime minister Babis’s ANO movement – ejected from power four years ago by a makeshift centre-right coalition of five, then four parties – looks set for a successful and revengeful...
The Odyssey IMAX Tickets Sell Out a Year Early, Fans Shocked by Resale Prices
Superhero Hype
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July 18, 2025
A year ahead of its theatrical debut, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already triggered a ticket-buying frenzy. Imax 70mm screenings for the July 17–19, 2026 weekend sold out within an hour of going live at midnight ET on July 17. The rapid...
France hosts business forum to boost ties with Ukraine and c...
Modern Ghana
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The “France–Central Europe and Ukraine Business Forum” took place on 7 July at the French Senate, bringing together senior officials, business leaders, and sector experts to strengthen economic ties between France, Ukraine, and key Central...
Prague Extends Ban on Outdoor Fires Amid Rising Heat Risk
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
As temperatures in Czechia climb to dangerous levels, Prague officials have extended the city-wide ban on outdoor fires until further notice. The decision, announced following a fire danger warning by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute on...
Inside the $60 Million Business Network of Baylar Eyyubov’s Brother
The Azeri Times
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July 7, 2025
Authors: Mikroskop Media and Meydan TV A five-star hotel located on the banks of the Vltava River, which divides Prague in two, promises guests a unique city view, as advertised. With views of Prague Castle from its rooms, this hotel has been...