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...

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....

Czech Television shooting film about RAF pilot Josef František

Director Ondřej Veverka is shooting a docudrama in Ostrava titled The Lone Wolf, portraying the life of RAF fighter pilot Josef František. The Czechoslovak airman, who flew with a Polish squadron during World War II, shot down 17 German aircraft...

Deadly earthquake: Condolences, aid pledges continue

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Canada and Switzerland have extended condolences and pledged assistance following a deadly earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan. The Secretary General of the Muslim World...

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...

Attack against Czechia’s Babiš confirms pattern of violence targeting ‘patriotic’ leaders

On Monday evening, Andřej Babiš, the leader of the ANO party, which is part of the Patriots for Europe party alliance and the former prime minister of the Czech Republic, was attacked in the village of Dobrá. The Czech politician was hit on the...

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,...

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...

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,...

Double win for Skoda at 2025 Tow Car Awards

In recent years, Skoda has drawn on its unique Simply Clever philosophy to build an extensive range of brilliantly capable, well-rounded cars that suit just about every family and lifestyle. You only have to look at the Czech manufacturer’s...

Czech Initiative Delivers Over One Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine in 2025

In 2025, under the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine, more than a million large-caliber artillery shells have already been delivered. This information was announced by Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský during the opening of the...

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

Czech tycoon Karel Komarek’s investment vehicle has sold a stake in Allwyn in a deal valuing the National Lottery operator at 11.2 billion euros (£9.6 billion). Allwyn said central European investment fund J&T Arch has snapped up a 4.27% stake in...

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

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...

From Montreal to Letná: Cirque du Soleil Brings KURIOS to Prague

For the first time in the Czech Republic, Prague will host KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, a production by Cirque du Soleil that has captivated audiences across the world. The show opens September 3, 2025, and will run until October 12 under a...

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...

Neemias Queta Stars in Portugal’s EuroBasket Upset Over Czech Republic

Neemias Queta made a spectacular return to international play, leading Portugal to a 12-point victory over the Czech Republic in their EuroBasket opener. Queta scored 23 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and blocked four shots in 30 minutes of action,...

Czech Republic revamps its defense spending

The Czech Republic has already allocated most of the 1.5 percent of GDP designated for defense under the June NATO agreements, according to Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. Speaking at a meeting with ambassadors in Prague, Lipavský explained that...