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Local concert canceled after Czech musician denied entry
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 president reveals how Trump was urged in The Hague to increase pressure on Russia
Czech President Petr Pavel has said that at a closed-door dinner during the NATO summit in The Hague, leaders tried to persuade White House chief Donald Trump to increase pressure on Russia, but he remained indecisive. As reported by Euractiv,...

Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025
Photo: ROBOT Expedition Prague - Ósaka EXPO 2025 The journey from Prague to EXPO Osaka is the brainchild of Josef Zajíček, mission leader and automotive entrepreneur, who pitched the idea in an unrelated conversation with Czech Commissioner...

“If nothing changes, there will be no renewable hydrogen production in Czechia” – Q&A with Veronika Vohlídková, executive director of HYTEP
In 2023, the European Commission adopted two delegated acts that define under which conditions hydrogen can be considered renewable. Within the acts, two criteria are specified. The first is Additionality, which ensures that the increase in...

Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Hits 90,000 Users with Fake PDF App on Google Play
Jul 08, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Mobile Security Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an Android banking malware campaign that has leveraged a trojan named Anatsa to target users in North America using malicious apps published on...
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Czech statisticians improve GDP estimate to 2.4% Q1
Czech gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.4% year on year (chart) and by 0.7% quarter on quarter in the first quarter of this year, following a revision by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) on the previously published 2.2% y/y and 0.8%...
FX Daily: Market Shrugs Off New Tariff Levels
Image Source: Unsplash Financial markets have reacted to news of higher US tariffs in sanguine fashion. Equity markets have recovered most of their initial losses, bond markets have barely budged and in FX, Asian currencies have bounced back....

Czech Group appointed media agency of record for Brownhaus Jewellery
Czech Group has been selected to lead media strategy for Brownhaus Jewellery. The announcement: Czech Group, the Australian media agency is proud to announce its appointment as the media agency of record for BrownHaus Jewellery. A leading name in...

The decay within: Why the EU needs to help defend Bulgaria’s democracy
On July 8th, Bulgaria lived out a split-screen reality. In Brussels, European officials celebrated Bulgaria’s entry into the euro zone, with the euro set to replace the lev on January 1st 2026—a historic leap that gives Bulgaria a voice across EU...

Minister Lipavský Welcomed Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman in Prague
On Tuesday, July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský met with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Grlić Radman visited Czechia again after nearly three years. “Croatia is...

Bulgaria gets go-ahead to switch to euro currency next year
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,...
Foreign minister: Belgian position on recognition of Palestine to be defined in September
The Belgian position on recognising the state of Palestine will be determined by the government in early September, the office of Foreign minister Maxime Prévot has confirmed. However, Prévot has not responded directly to the announcement by...

President Pavel for BBC: Ukraine can only win the war with superior technology and economic support
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...

Birmingham Opera Company Appoints New General Manager
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...

Czechia’s Biggest Film Festival Returns: What to Expect at KVIFF 2025
Karlovy Vary is preparing for nine days of cinema, conversation, and culture as the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) returns from July 4 to 12, 2025. This year’s edition promises a packed schedule with over 200 films,...

What to do if an airline tells you your cabin bag is too big
Colin McPherson was at his departure gate in Glasgow Airport when he was pulled out of the queue by ground staff contracted by easyJet. They told him to pay an extra £48, claiming his backpack was too big. He is adamant it was not. This is an...

Wolt is Now Testing Twenty Zero-Emission Cars in Prague
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...

5 legal traps expats fall into in Czechia—and how to avoid them
“Knowing exactly which documents you need to apply for, or extend, a visa is a real headache for many expats—especially when the Interior Ministry's English skills are limited,” explains Eduard Malyarchuk, CEO of Nawi Europe, a company...

PM Hun Manet Thanks Czech Government for Supporting Cambodia’s Socio-economic Development and Education
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...

New Prague could need new funding for $10 million police project
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...