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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...
Rider rankings: The biggest MotoGP winners — and losers — in 2025 so far
Fox Sports
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The numbers never lie. Except for the occasional time they don’t always tell the truth … While ascertaining the top 10 riders of the first half of the 2025 MotoGP season involved a combination of context and cold hard stats, working out who has...
Voices: So the Bank of England wants ideas for new banknotes: let’s start with our war heroes
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
CIA Veteran Op-Ed: Obama's Russia Hoax Caused Massive Damage to US Intelligence - Here's Exactly How
The Western Journal
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July 28, 2025
In the annals of American political blunders, the Russia hoax — the witch hunt masquerading as an investigation into imaginary Kremlin puppets in the 2016 election — stands as a symbol of self-inflicted damage. New evidence from Director of...
'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...
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...
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...
“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...
Precarious, poorly paid, risky: freelance journalism in Europe
Vox Europ
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July 28, 2025
Sara* is 43 years old and works as a freelancer in Italy. Like many of her colleagues, she regularly participates in European funding opportunities for journalism, such as JournalismFund Europe or Investigative Journalism for EU. Sitting at a...
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....
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...
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...
How much is rent in Europe’s city centres, and how much has it changed since 2020?
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 28, 2025
As rent prices across the bloc keep climbing, the biggest jump in costs over the past five years was detected in Southern and Eastern Europe. This is according to a recent Deutsche Bank report, which scrutinised 67 cities worldwide and 28 in...
Visual and Refractive Outcomes After Implantation of an Isofocal Optic-Design Intraocular Lens with Double C-Loop Haptics in Japanese Eyes
Dove Medical Press
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July 28, 2025
Introduction A recent systematic review and meta-analysis considering 28 randomised controlled trials from the past 5 years comprising 2465 patients analysed the efficacy and safety of various presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (IOLs),...
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...
Three candidates look to unseat longtime incumbent in assessor's race
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 28, 2025
Three candidates look to unseat longtime incumbent in assessor's race Errol Williams considered a favorite in the race WDSU NEWS HOT SEAT. I’M TRAVERS MACKEL. TONIGHT WE’RE CONTINUING OUR HOT SEAT DEBATES. A REALLY IMPORTANT RACE THAT IMPACTS...