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Innogy acquires E.ON’s CNG station network in Czechia
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 2, 2025
The Czech subsidiary of Hungarian energy company MVM, innogy, has acquired 32 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations from its competitor E.ON, MVM announced today. Following the completion of the transaction, the company’s network expanded...
Czech Supreme Court cancels acquittal of populist leader Babiš in EU subsidy fraud
BNE Intellinews
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The Czech Supreme Court in Prague has cancelled the acquittal of Czech populist leader and billionaire ex-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his ex-manager and Member of the European Parliament, Jana Nagyová, over the alleged €2mn Stork's Nest...
Vietnam and Czech Republic strengthen cultural and tourism cooperation ties
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
Vietnam and Czech Republic deepen bilateral ties through cultural exchange, tourism collaboration, and shared initiatives ahead of their 75th anniversary. On 26th June (local time), in Prague, Czech Republic, as part of a working trip to three...
Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election
The European Conservative
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June 24, 2025
On Monday, June 23rd, the Prague High Court overturned former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s earlier acquittal in a “fraud” case dating back nearly two decades. The ruling forces the same district court that cleared his name last year to re-examine...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
CNI Group expands focus on label material business across Europe
Labels & Labelling
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CNI Group, a Hungarian company with roots in paint and coating distribution, is significantly expanding its footprint in the label material industry across Europe. The company operates from facilities in Prague, Czech Republic, Tiszaujvaros,...
Czech Filmmakers Cross Borders, Push Boundaries as Industry Rides State Support to Reach New Heights
Variety
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June 24, 2025
It was a historic scene at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, when Czech filmmaker Zuzana Kirchnerová climbed the stairs of the Lumière Theater for the premiere of her long-gestating debut feature “Caravan,” the first time in more than three...
Central Banks Buy 20 Tonnes Of Gold In May, Says World Gold Council
Forbes
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Photo by michael norcia/Sygma via Getty ImagesSygma via Getty Images Global central banks bought another 20 tonnes of gold in May as conflict erupted in the Middle East, the World Gold Council (WGC) announced on Wednesday. Total purchases were up...
Czech Animators Stir Memories of Golden Age With ‘New Wave’ of Rising Talents
Variety
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June 24, 2025
The Czech animation industry can point to a century-long legacy that gave rise to internationally recognized talents including Jiří Trnka, Karel Zeman, Jan Švankmajer and Jiří Barta, many of whom ushered in a golden age that flourished alongside...
Prague City Approves Clear Rules for Dispensing Boxes
Prague Morning
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June 24, 2025
To bring order to the growing presence of dispensing boxes across the city, the Prague City Council has approved a new framework outlining how and where these boxes can be installed on public land. The initiative reflects a growing need to balance...
Czech appeals court overturns former PM's acquittal in EU subsidy case
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAGUE, June 23 (Xinhua) -- A Czech appeals court on Monday overturned the acquittal of former prime minister Andrej Babis in a long-running case involving alleged misuse of European Union (EU) subsidies and ordered a retrial. The case centers on...
Czechia Secures €2.6B EU Loan for Rail and Road Projects
Prague Morning
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June 24, 2025
The announcement of hefty infrastructure investment is a timely one, just months away from crucial parliamentary elections. The Czech government has approved a 65 billion CZK (€2.6 billion) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support...
VTG subsidiaries Retrack Slovakia and Retrack Czechia file for insolvency
Rail Freight
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July 1, 2025
Traction providers Retrack Slovakia and its Czech subsidiary Retrack Czechia are filing for insolvency. German rail company VTG, which is the parent company of Retrack Slovakia, became its sole owner only in January 2025. Already have a...
July 3-6: Sabor Latino Festival Brings Latin America to Prague
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
Prague is set for a Latin American takeover this weekend as the popular Sabor Latino Festival returns to Náměstí Republiky. From Thursday to Sunday, the heart of the city will pulse with live music, street food, and open-air dancing. Visitors can...
Global companies unite to reduce harmful drinking
Winetitles Media
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July 3, 2025
Leading companies in retail, marketing, hospitality and more have joined forces to reduce the harmful use of alcohol as members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD)’s Global Standards Coalition. The IARD is a...
Wimbledon 2025: Emma Raducanu defeats former champion Market...
Modern Ghana
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British number one Emma Raducanu produced one of her best displays in recent memory to sweep aside 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova and reach the Wimbledon third round. In an outstanding performance marked by authority and intensity, the...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 2, 2025
The Rio Times
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July 2, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a significant session, driven by a packed domestic economic calendar and critical global indicators shaping monetary policy, industrial activity, and commodity demand. The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB)...
New Prague halts police station project after city failed to hold public hearing beforehand
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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NEW PRAGUE — The city of New Prague recently hired a contractor to build a nearly $10.8 million police station, banking on a tax hike to cover the cost. But city officials skipped a crucial step: the required public hearing. And by the time they...
Moose on the loose: Rare animal spotted making its way through Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
The moose was first sighted on June 18 on the outskirts of Ostrava in the Moravian-Silesian Region, where it was seen crossing the Opava River. By early this week, it had made its way south to the Zlín Region. On Tuesday, locals spotted it taking...
Economic and social fallouts of NATO's ramped-up defense spending
CGTN
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the press before the NATO Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands, June 23, 2025. /Xinhua North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte meets the...