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Rail link from Prague to Copenhagen via Berlin coming in 2026
Business Traveller
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Rail providers Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Statsbaner (DSB) and Czech Railways (CD) are partnering to provide a rail connection from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin. The route was last in service in 2014, and is now set to relaunch on 1 May 2026,...
Czech musician set to perform in Cincinnati detained and sent home
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
EU Parliament approves €114 million in flood aid for Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 9, 2025
The European Parliament has approved €114 million (about CZK 2.8 billion) in aid to Czechia to help cover damage from last year’s severe floods. The money comes from the EU Solidarity Fund, which supports recovery after major natural disasters....
Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
How extreme weather influences public support for climate policies
IOL
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A pioneering study involving international researchers, including a contributor from Stellenbosch University, has revealed that awareness of the connection between extreme weather events and climate change significantly influences public support...
Hydrogen Production in Czechia Faces EU Regulatory Wall Despite National Efforts
Hydrogen Fuel News
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July 9, 2025
Czechia’s green hydrogen future is at a bit of a crossroads right now. Even though the country has kicked things off with its first commercial hydrogen plant and put €120 million on the table to boost development, strict EU hydrogen regulations...
Czechia to showcase autonomous tech and smart regions vision at Expo Osaka
Radio Prague International
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July 7, 2025
Czechia will spotlight future mobility and smart infrastructure at Expo 2025 in Osaka during its Autonomous Technologies Week from July 8 to 10. The event will present innovations in drones, rescue systems, and autonomous vehicles, including a...
Dvůr Králové Safari Park: A slice of Africa in Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Located in the town of Dvůr Králové on the upper Labe River in eastern Bohemia, the Safari Park proudly calls itself “Africa in the heart of Europe.” And for good reason, says the park’s spokesperson Michal Šťastný: Photo: Barbora Navrátilová,...
Local concert canceled after Czech musician denied entry
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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Staff report A concert planned July 20 at Youngstown Country Club has been canceled after one of the musicians was denied entry into the United States. The concert by Trio Mente, presented by Simply Slavic, the New Music Guild and the country...
George Bloor remains focused as HotelPlanner Tour returns to Czechia
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 9, 2025
George Bloor is looking to remain focused on this week’s D+D Czech Challenge as he prepares to make his maiden Major Championship appearance at The 153rd Open. The Englishman advanced through Final Qualifying on July 1 to secure his place at Royal...
Services trade and environmental sustainability
VoxEU
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July 8, 2025
How does trade affect the environment? This question lies at the heart of a growing policy debate, as governments seek to align ambitious environmental goals with an economy deeply intertwined through global value chains. Over the past three...
PANIC IN BRUSSELS: Globalists Tremble as Patriots for Europe Group Will Lead Negotiations on the EU’s Climate ‘Target’, Ditch ‘Climate Fanaticism’ and Suicidal Policies
The Gateway Pundit
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July 8, 2025
Portugal Chega’s Andre Ventura, Dutch PVV’s Geert Wilders, French National Rally’s Marine Le Pen, Spanish Vox’s Santiago Abascal, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini. Will level-headed, patriotic...
Czech power grid suffers major power cut
BNE Intellinews
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A large-scale outage struck the Czech Republic’s electricity grid on July 4, temporarily cutting power to several regions, in what the country’s transmission system operator described as a rare and significant disruption. Neighbouring Slovakia...
Cyber Tatanka gives network defense specialists opportunity to refine their skills in safe yet realistic virtual environment
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. – “You are the frontlines of this new data war.” That’s how Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, Nebraska National Guard adjutant general, addressed military, public and private industry cyber protection specialists, June 12, during the two-week...
Sting Cancels Concert Due to Severe Weather Warnings
Asume Tech
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July 8, 2025
Fans of legendary rocker Sting are feeling the sting of disappointment as news broke that his scheduled concert in Italy was canceled. The frontman of The Police, currently in the midst of his 3.0 tour across Europe, announced that severe weather...
Flood commission meets as extreme rainfall expected in eastern Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
The Czech Central Flood Commission conveneed on Tuesday morning in response to a warning of extreme rainfall in the Beskydy and Jeseníky mountains. According to the Environment Ministry, the meeting began at 7:30 a.m. at its headquarters in...
Flood commission to meet as extreme rainfall expected in eastern Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
The Czech Central Flood Commission will convene on Tuesday morning in response to a warning of extreme rainfall in the Beskydy and Jeseníky mountains. According to the Environment Ministry, the meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. at its headquarters...
Wolt is Now Testing Twenty Zero-Emission Cars in Prague
Prague Morning
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July 8, 2025
Wolt has introduced 20 electric cars with swappable batteries in Prague as part of a new pilot project aimed at testing more sustainable delivery methods. The vehicles, provided by Romanian EV manufacturer UNY, are part of the international NG...
As Babis Eyes Election Comeback, Will the Czech Foreign Policy Direction Turn East?
Balkan Insight
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July 8, 2025
Parliamentary elections are just three months away and ex-prime minister Babis’s ANO movement – ejected from power four years ago by a makeshift centre-right coalition of five, then four parties – looks set for a successful and revengeful...