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Prague hit by major power outage impacting thousands of people across Czech capital
Metro
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July 4, 2025
Men chat next to a stopped tram during a major power outage in Prague, Czech Republic (Picture: REUTERS) A major power outage has hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, abruptly halting trains and forcing hospitals to run on generators. The...
Prague hit with power outage leaving people 'trapped in elevators'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 4, 2025
A huge power outage across the Czech Republic has left people 'trapped in elevators'. The power cut has hammered Prague and surrounding areas leaving residents in darkness. As the Mirror reports, Prague's metro transport service has ground to a...
Czech Republic hit by major power outage
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) – A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic on Friday, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist...
Prague at standstill after huge power outage hits the Czech Republic
The Independent
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July 4, 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...
Czech Inflation Rises To 2.9%; Retail Sales Growth Eases
RTTNews
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July 4, 2025
The Czech Republic's consumer price inflation accelerated in June as expected, while retail sales growth eased somewhat in May, separate reports from the Czech Statistical Office showed on Friday. Consumer prices climbed 2.9 percent year-over-year...
Major power outage in Czech caused by technical fault: PM
Daily Finland
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A major power outage that struck the Czech Republic on Friday was caused by a technical fault, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters at a press conference, noting that the full restoration of the damaged power line "should occur no later...
Asset Management Company Registration Professional Assistance And Legal Support
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Investment management is a crucial tool for achieving financial goals, growing capital, and maintaining financial stability. By registering an asset management company in the Czech jurisdiction, you can create favorable...
Czechia to investigate companies possibly supplying Russia with equipment for weapons production
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock photo: Getty Images The Security and Information Service of Czechia (BIS) will investigate Czech companies that may have exported equipment to Russia for weapons manufacturing. Source: iRozhlas citing BIS spokesperson Ladislav Šticha, as...
Central Banks Stockpiled More Gold In May
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Pixabay The pace of central bank gold buying picked up slightly in May. Globally, central banks officially added a net 20 tonnes of gold to their reserves in May, according to the latest data compiled by the World Gold Council. This...
Major major power outage hits Czech Republic capital
ARY News
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July 4, 2025
A massive power blackout has struck Czech Republic capital Prague, and other regions, suddenly stalling trains and prompting hospitals to switch to backup generators. The outage in the Central European country started sweeping through the region...
Czech BIS to Investigate Companies Supplying Weapons Equipment to Russia
Mezha
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July 4, 2025
The Security and Information Service of the Czech Republic (BIS) plans to conduct an investigation into companies that may have supplied equipment for weapons production to Russia. This was announced by BIS spokesperson Ladislav Štícha. “We have...
Major power outage in Czech Republic caused by technical fault: PM
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage that struck the Czech Republic on Friday was caused by a technical fault, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters at a press conference, noting that the full restoration of the damaged power...
Large blackout due to fallen powerline hits Czech Republic
Macau Business
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July 4, 2025
Prague metro ground to a temporary standstill and firefighters had to rescue people from lifts on Friday, when a blackout caused by a fallen powerline affected swathes of the Czech Republic. The outage affected “a greater part of the Czech...
Zscaler founder Jay Chaudry and the principle of obliquity
The Hindu Business Line
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July 5, 2025
Jay Chaudhry, founder, CEO, and Chairman of Nasdaq-listed Zscaler, views every problem as a challenge. “Human beings do exceptionally well when they look at a problem as a challenge,” he asserts. His own life’s journey, from humble roots in a...
Central banks gold buys up at 20 tonnes in May, says WGC
The Hindu Business Line
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July 4, 2025
Gold purchases by central banks across the world increased to 20 tonnes in May from 16 tonnes in April. However, they were lower than the 12 months average of 27 tonnes, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. “Fresh tensions in the Middle East may...
CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic
ArchDaily
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July 4, 2025
Jihlava Multipurpose Arena, Construction. Image © Pavel Bartak Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031793/chybik-plus-kristof-nears-completion-of-multipurpose-arena-in-jihlava-czech-republic CHYBIK +...
Delegation from Security and Defence Committee of European Parliament Visits Technology Company in Samokov
Bulgarian News Agency
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A delegation from the European Parliament consisting of members of the Committee on Security and Defence visited the Samel-90 high-tech company in the town of Samokov on Friday, the company told BTA. The guests were welcomed by company CEO Petar...
Czech and Latvian foreign ministers reaffirm unity on Ukraine, defense spending
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský and his Latvian counterpart, Baiba Braže, reaffirmed their countries' commitment to European security and pledged continued support for Ukraine during talks held in Prague on Thursday. A key focus of the meeting...
Yucatecan dancer seeks to represent Mexico at Tap World Championships in Prague
The Yucatan Times
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July 4, 2025
12 At just 15 years old and with a career that began at the age of five in disciplines such as ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance, Daniel Moo Vázquez is preparing to return to Europe and represent Mexico at the 2025 Tap World Championships. This...
Major power outage hits Czech Republic
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
PRAGUE: A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic on Friday, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said....