Prague City Confirms Two New Tram Lines for 2026

Prague is preparing to expand its tram network with two new lines that will link growing neighborhoods to the city’s transport hubs. One will connect Libuš with the planned Metro D station Nové Dvory, while the other will serve Žižkov and end at...

Czech operators to launch Polish open-access services

RegioJet will launch four services in Poland and Leo Express will extend its Prague - Ostrava - Krákow service to Warsaw in 2026. Arriva will also restore passenger services on two regional lines. REGIOJET is to start test operations between...

Czech news in brief for August 28: Thursday's top headlines

University students made up 19.5 percent of Czechs aged 20–29 in 2024, returning to a historic high, the Czech Statistical Office said today. About 314,900 people studied at public and private universities last year. Student numbers had declined...

Prague Philharmonia Welcomes Pavla Tesařová to Concertmaster Role

The Prague Philharmonia has announced that violinist Pavla Tesařová is the ensemble's new co-concertmaster. Tesařová has recently completed her one-year probation period with the orchestra and will step into the role fully in September 2025. She...

CZECH REPUBLIC HELPS MOLDOVA TO INCREASE EXPORTS TO EUROPEAN UNION

Moldova will benefit from the support of the Czech project "Improvement of control and testing capacity in the phytosanitary field", funded by the Czech Development Agency. The project will help to make full use of the EU's decision to increase...

Czech defense minister on working visit to Sweden

Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová is on a working visit to Sweden, where she is holding talks with her Swedish counterpart Pål Jonson. The Czech defense minister is also inspecting the first CV90 infantry fighting vehicles made for the Czech...

Czech firefighters honored in Spain

Czech firefighters have received an award from Virginia Barcones, head of Spain’s civil protection authority, for their efforts in helping Spain battle wildfires. At Spain’s request, a specialized team of Czech firefighters and a helicopter crew...

The First CV90 IFV for the Czech Republic Was Manufactured by Swedish BAE Systems Hägglunds AB

BAE Systems Hägglunds presented the first CV90 infantry fighting vehicle manufactured for the Czech Armed Forces in the city of Örnsköldsvik (Sweden). The Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic and the CZ DEFENSE publication reported on this....

First Czech CV90 rolls out of Swedish Plant

The first CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) built for the Czech Army has rolled off the production line in Sweden. Representatives of BAE Systems Hägglunds formally presented the vehicle in Örnsköldsvik to Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová...

Signal Space: new gallery for digital art to open in Prague

Signal Space, a new permanent gallery for digital art, is opening in Prague, the Czech Republic on 30 September. Via a press release, Signal Space is a new kind of gallery, a purpose-built space for light design, visual media and digital art. Its...

First CV90 tracked IFV for the Czech Army completed

Today in Sweden, a Czech delegation led by Defense Minister Jana Černochová was officially presented with the first CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicle intended for the Czech Army. This significant event, also attended by the CZ DEFENCE team,...

BAE Systems Rolls Out Newest Combat Vehicle For The Czech Army

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) This vehicle is the first of 246 CV90s to be delivered by BAE Systems (LON: BA) and its Czech industry partners, of which 39 vehicles will be produced at BAE Systems facilities in Sweden and 207 in the Czech Republic, with...

Czech Army Recruits Record Number of Volunteers

This year, the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic have enlisted a record number of contract recruits – the highest in their history. The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic attributed this success to a combination of factors: improved...

Jeff White on why shortwave radio still matters: HFCC Conference in Prague

Jeff, could you tell us how you first got involved in shortwave broadcasting and what continues to fascinate you about it today? "Well, as I mentioned at the conference yesterday, I began listening to shortwave when I was 12 years old, living in...

The American GTCR intends to acquire the Czech manufacturer of Zentiva generics

Lottery firm Allwyn valued at £9.6 billion after Czech owner sells part of stake

Westfest, a celebration of Czech heritage, kicks off Friday in West

WEST, Texas (KXXV) — Since 1976, Westfest has brought together thousands to celebrate Czech heritage, raise money for the community, and showcase the spirit of West, Texas The 2025 Westfest takes place August 29-31 This is the 49th Westfest,...

Wolves seal loan deal for Czech international defender

Talks have been ongoing between the two clubs for more than a week with Wolves and Girona agreeing an initial loan fee for around £6million. The deal also includes a buy option for a further £20million, which will be paid after the player has...

Massive Gas Leak Forces Evacuations in Brno, Czech Republic

(MENAFN) Czech authorities announced on Wednesday that they are actively managing "a massive gas leak" in Brno, a key city in the country’s southeast. "Thirty people have been evacuated from six surrounding buildings on Cacovicka Street," police...

Oasis in Prague? Online Tour Schedule Sparks Fan Speculation

Rumors of an Oasis concert in Prague have been spreading online, exciting fans across social media… A circulating list of European tour dates claims that the Gallagher brothers will perform in Prague’s Letňany on July 12 next year, with Kasabian...