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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...
'I visited Europe's cheapest city that rivals Prague and beers cost 75 cents'
Irish Star
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July 2, 2025
A European city rivaling Prague is brimming with history and culture, offering everything from parks to a lively nightlife scene, ensuring there's never a dull moment for tourists with endless activities. A trip to this city won't disappoint,...
Cougars add forward Souch in trade with Regina
Prince George Citizen
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The Prince George Cougars have acquired the services of 2006-born forward Brock Souch in a trade from the Regina Pats for a fifth-round pick in the 20129 WHL Prospects Draft. Listed at six-foot, 180-pounds, Souch played in the BC Hockey League...
Air Arabia launches daily flights to Prague from December 20, 2025
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Air Arabia has announced a new daily non-stop service between Sharjah and Prague, starting December 20, 2025, marking its latest expansion into Europe. The route will operate with two alternating schedules throughout the week, connecting Sharjah...
Strabag wins $423m contracts to upgrade Czech railway infrastructure
Railway Technology
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July 1, 2025
Strabag Rail, a subsidiary of Strabag Group, has secured two contracts worth around €360m ($422.7m), co-funded by the European Union (EU), aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure in the Czech Republic. These projects are designed to improve...
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...
“Sandra Bullock Wants to Marry You”: Prague Man Loses His Home in Online Scam
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
A 70-year-old man from Prague has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing more than six million Czech crowns—and eventually even his home. The victim first connected with the fraudster through a social media platform, according...
Price Czech: Why your burger is getting more expensive
Expats.cz
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July 2, 2025
The price increases, while gradual, are transforming how people interact with fast food. Consumers are increasingly cautious, reaching for bundled menus, discount apps, and loyalty coupons to soften the financial blow, Seznam reports.
Emerging market debt sale surge defies global turmoil amid signs of de-dollarisation
Zawya
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Emerging market debt sales boomed in the first half of the year, defying tariff tantrums, missile attacks and gyrating oil prices, on track for another year of records - and with nascent signs of a shift away from the dollar, bankers told Reuters....
Georgian Restaurateur in Czech Republic Linked to Alleged Russian Underworld Figures and a Kremlin-Backed Foundation
OCCRP
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July 2, 2025
The Pirosmani restaurant in the Czech city of Karlovy Vary serves Georgian food in a cozy setting, with only four tables clustered around a fireplace. The walls are plastered with pictures of the proprietor, Asmat Shanava, posing with public...
Analysis-Emerging market debt sale surge defies global turmoil amid signs of de-dollarisation
Yahoo Finance
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By Libby George and Federico Maccioni LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) -Emerging market debt sales boomed in the first half of the year, defying tariff tantrums, missile attacks and gyrating oil prices, on track for another year of records - and with...
Peru's Ambassador presents credentials in Czech Republic
Andina
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July 2, 2025
Following the ceremony, the envoy held a meeting with the Czech Head of State. At the session, both sides highlighted the interest of Peru and the Czech Republic in strengthening trade relations and promoting greater tourism exchange. President...
India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State Department’s Mingon Houston
Nepal News
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BUCHAREST: Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. Scientists and international agencies warn that this crisis is part of a...
EU proposes 2040 climate target, despite reservations from Czechia and other countries
Radio Prague International
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July 2, 2025
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a binding climate target for 2040 of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 90% compared with 1990. This was announced by European Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera, despite reservations from...
Europe EV Sales Report — King Volkswagen Rules in a Fast Growing (+34% YoY) EV Market
CleanTechnica
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July 3, 2025
EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 305,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in May. That’s up 34% year over year (YoY), its fastest growth rate since August 2023. The 2025 growth rate is also accelerating, now at +24% YoY, or 1.4...
El-Khatib, 5 Czech companies discuss investment opportunities in Egypt
Zawya
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Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib held a series of meetings with officials from five major Czech companies to discuss investment opportunities in the Egyptian market, according to a statement. During the...
Health insurance in Czechia to cover every step of the expat journey
Expats.cz
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July 2, 2025
Many universities require proof of coverage, and while some students from the EU can use their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), in most cases, non-EU students need commercial insurance. Some students may access public insurance, but private...
Air Arabia to launch direct flights on Sharjah–Prague route starting December
The Times of India
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Air Arabia will begin daily flights from Sharjah to Prague starting December 20, expanding its European network and boosting regional travel./Image: File Air Arabia, the Sharjah-based low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of daily non-stop...
Psychedelic Healing: Czechia Opens Mind to Magic Mushroom Therapy
Balkan Insight
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July 2, 2025
If passed, the Czech bill would see psilocybin regulated in a similar way to medicinal cannabis, which Prague legalised 12 years ago, allowing it to be prescribed by approved doctors. There appears little political risk. A recent survey, carried...
The Saturn Revue: A Cosmic Cabaret Premieres This September in Prague
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
Imagine the iconic Cotton Club, but transported into the orbit of Saturn, where burlesque meets space, jazz collides with acrobatics, and fantasy blurs with reality. This is the essence of The Saturn Revue, a cabaret show set to debut on September...