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EV charging rocketing in Czechia
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 12, 2025
The electromobility boomed in Czechia in the first half of this year. The operator of the two largest public charging networks in Czechia unveiled impressive numbers. Electric vehicle drivers consumed a record-breaking more than 6.2 gigawatt-hour...
WVU students awarded Gilman Scholarships for study abroad programs
NC West Virginia News
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July 16, 2025
Dr. E. Gordon Gee President of West Virginia University | West Virginia UniversityDr. E. Gordon Gee President of West Virginia University | West Virginia University Eighteen students from West Virginia University have been awarded the Benjamin A....
Czech Republic bans DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
The Czech Republic has banned the use of any products by the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek in state administration over cybersecurity concerns, authorities said Wednesday. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the government acted after receiving a...
Czech Republic to train up to 8 Ukrainian F-16 pilots this year
The Kyiv Independent
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July 9, 2025
The Czech government has approved a plan to train up to eight Ukrainian pilots on the operation of F-16 fighter jets this year, the Czech Defense Ministry announced on July 9. The approval comes two months after Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala...
Czech Republic Bans Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek From Public Sector Over Data Security Fears
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
The Czech government has barred all public administration bodies from using any services or products offered by Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek, citing serious data security concerns. Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the decision...
Czech government bans DeepSeek usage in public administration
WKZO - Michigan
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PRAGUE (Reuters) -The Czech government has banned the country’s public administration from using any of the services of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek due to data security concerns, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Wednesday. The move follows...
Czechia to train eight Ukrainian F-16 pilots by end of 2026
Ukrainska Pravda
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F-16 fighter jets. Stock photo: Getty Images The Czech government has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Defence to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. Source: Czech Ministry of Defence, as reported by European Pravda Details: The...
3 things to know about Nashville Predators 2025-26 regular season schedule
Yahoo Sports
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Start marking your calendars and budgeting for those parking garage fees on Broadway because the Nashville Predators have announced their 2025-26 regular season schedule. In 85 days, on Oct. 9, the Predators will open up their season against the...
Czech Firms Under Investigation for Illegally Exporting Sanctioned Machinery to Russia
Mezha
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July 9, 2025
This is reported by Euractiv media citing the Czech publication Denik N Two weeks ago, Czech law enforcement agencies launched an investigation into eight companies suspected of supplying goods subject to sanctions to Russia. According to customs...
Czech president states EU must rethink Russia policy
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Czech President Petr Pavel has called on the European Union to reconsider its strategy toward Russia once the conflict in Ukraine ends, suggesting future dialogue on European security and economic cooperation. His comments, made in an...
Czech robot targets autonomous row crop farming
Fresh Plaza
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July 9, 2025
A Czech initiative, Roboton, aims to redefine row crop production with its elekRoboton Farmer, a fully electric, autonomous field robot targeting minimal human intervention. Designed for soil preparation, precision seeding, weeding, and irrigation...
eToro Renews Strategic Partnership With SK Slavia Prague For Fourth Year
Financial IT
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eToro, the trading and investing platform, today announces the renewal of its sponsorship agreement with SK Slavia Prague for the 2024/25 season. This partnership is eToro’s only front-of-shirt sponsorship in Europe and follows another impressive...
Czech authorities reviewing firms accused of breaking sanctions against Russia
Radio Prague International
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July 9, 2025
The Czech government has received lists of local companies that, according to Ukraine, continue supplying goods or materials to Russia in violation of sanctions. Authorities are reviewing the information but won’t disclose company names, the...
Prague Cancels Anděl Crisis Center Plan for Homeless and Drug Addiction
Prague Morning
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July 9, 2025
A proposed social and crisis center for homeless people and drug users, set to open on Nádražní Street in Anděl, has been officially abandoned by the Prague City Council following public resistance and internal disagreement. The decision came...
The Solo Traveler Having Sex in a Prague Hostel
New York Mag
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July 11, 2025
In this week’s story, a recent grad enjoys her last days of freedom before starting a new job: 24, single, Europe. DAY ONE 10 a.m. I’m in a museum in Copenhagen, and it’s pouring outside. I’m with a platonic friend who I met on a train to...
DeepSeek a threat to national security, warns Czech cyber agency
The Record
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July 11, 2025
Czechia’s cybersecurity agency issued a formal warning this week detailing national security risks posed by the use of software provided by Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek, prompting the government to ban its products from...
Aon Promotes Reinsurance Leaders as John Neal Takes a New Direction With AIG
Insurance Journal
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July 16, 2025
Insurance broker Aon announced the promotions of Alfonso Valera as CEO of International for Reinsurance, responsible for UK, EMEA and APAC, and Steve Hofmann as CEO of Americas for Reinsurance, responsible for North America and Latin America. In...
Czech weapons manufacturer Excalibur Army opens a representative office in Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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On July 8, Czech defense company Excalibur Army announced the opening of its representative office in Ukraine, according to the company's website. The company stated that this step is aimed at “strengthening local cooperation, optimizing...
UK GDP Falls In May Amid Growing Concern About The Economic Outlook
myMotherLode - California
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Friday, July 11, 2025 7:10 AM EDT Image Source: Pexels The UK GDP figures have been incredibly volatile this year, and May's decline looks more like noise than signal. But there are growing concerns about the UK economy, driven by weakness in the...
Bulgaria Is Heading for the Eurozone. Should the Czech Republic Join?
Prague Morning
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July 11, 2025
Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone in January 2026, after meeting all the necessary criteria. The European Commission, European Central Bank, and EU finance ministers confirmed the country’s readiness in June. Bulgaria’s currency, the lev, has...