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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...
Three EU infringement proceedings opened against Ireland
Irish Legal News
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Three new EU infringement proceedings have been opened against Ireland. Ireland has been accused of breaching EU rules governing the licensing of property services providers, customs data transmission and the protection of the EU budget from...
NATO country wants out of Trump’s Ukraine weapons strategy
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic will not take part in U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly proposed plan to supply American-made weapons to Ukraine, Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirmed on Tuesday. Trump introduced the initiative during talks with NATO...
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...
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...
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...
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...
China’s Minth to invest €870 million in EV parts factory in Inđija
Serbian Monitor
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July 16, 2025
Chinese company Minth Holding is set to build a factory for the production of electric vehicle components in Inđija, with an investment worth €870 million. The project is expected to create 2,200 jobs. The Inđija Municipal Assembly has adopted a...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Czechs expanding to another nine Serbian cities – Dr. Max Srbija acquires Zalfija pharmacy chain
eKapija
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Pharmacy chain Dr. Max Srbija, part of Czechia-headquartered Dr. Max Group, said it has acquired Serbian peer Zalfija, expanding its presence to nine more cities across the country. – This acquisition represents another important step in expanding...
Czech arms manufacturer Excalibur Army opens representative office in Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
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Illustration: Excalibur Army On Tuesday 8 July, Czech arms manufacturer Excalibur Army announced the opening of a representative office in Ukraine, a country to which it has been supplying products since 2022. Source: the company's website, as...
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...