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Czech news in brief for July 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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July 8, 2025
Experts from the European electricity network ENTSO-E will assist ČEPS in investigating Friday’s massive power outage in the Czech Republic. The failure, caused by a fallen phase conductor, left about one million people without power. A full...
Czech president does not believe Russia is currently winning war
Ukrainska Pravda
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Czech President Petr Pavel. Photo: Getty Images Czech President Petr Pavel has disagreed with the statement that Russia is currently "winning the war" against Ukraine. Source: Pavel in an interview with BBC Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda...
Czech president and former NATO general outlines his perception of power balance in Russia-Ukraine war
Ukrainska Pravda
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Petr Pavel. Stock photo: Getty Images Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that both Russia and Ukraine face problems and limitations that prevent either side from gaining the upper hand in the war. Source: Pavel in an interview with BBC Ukraine,...
Czech industrial output slightly accelerates to 2.2% y/y in May
BNE Intellinews
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Czech industrial output increased by 2.2% year on year (chart) and fell by 1.6% month on month in May. This is slightly up on 2% y/y registered in April, prompting cautious optimism on the local export-oriented market with a robust car sector,...
Obituary: Czech Soprano Helena Tattermuschová Dies 92
Opera Wire
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July 8, 2025
On July 6, 2025, Helena Tattermuschová died at the age of 92. Born on Jan. 28, 1933, in the Libeň district of Prague, she received her earliest vocal training from her school choirmaster, Václav Matoušek. She went on to study vocal performance...
Czech musician denied entry to US, Nebraska concert series canceled
KMTV 3 News - Nebraska
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July 8, 2025
A Nebraska concert series has been canceled after Czech clarinetist Jarsalov Skuta was detained in Detroit and denied entry into the United States. Watch Hannah's Story: Czech musician denied entry to US, Nebraska concert series canceled Skuta was...
Aneta Kucerová Represents UNC Asheville at the Czech Republic U23 National Championships
BVM Sports
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July 8, 2025
CHEB, (CZE) – Rising sophomore Aneta Kucerová competed in the women's 3,000m steeplechase in the Czech U23 Championships this past weekend (July 5). Kucerova won the event at 10:36.71, beating the next finisher by 7.33. Kucerová won the women's...
I'm an American who moved to the Czech Republic 5 years ago. It's completely changed my definition of work-life balance.
Business Insider
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July 8, 2025
After getting my first full-time journalism job at 19 years old, I fell into a pattern: work, get promoted, work harder, repeat … up until retirement. Although I'd grown up living all over, I spent most of my working adulthood in the US, where...
FIBA U-19 Championship: Junior Tigress Depart For Czech Republic
Complete Sports
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July 8, 2025
The Nigeria Basketball Federation ,NBBF, has released the roster for the national female U19 team expected to represent Nigeria at this year’s FIBA U-19 Championship coming up in Brno, Czech Republic. The 12 players would be led by the technical...
'Much will depend' on outcome of October elections, Czech leader says about aid to Ukraine
TASS
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July 8, 2025
MOSCOW, July 8. /TASS/. Czech President Petr Pavel has acknowledged that he cannot guarantee Prague will continue to provide military aid to Kiev after the parliamentary elections in October. "I cannot [guarantee that the Czech Republic will keep...
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...
Minister Lipavský Welcomed Croatian Foreign Minister Grlić Radman in Prague
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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On Tuesday, July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský met with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister Grlić Radman visited Czechia again after nearly three years. “Croatia is...
Water from Vltava source sets off in special two-month relay towards Prague
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Naděžda Goryczková takes water from the source of the Vltava River|Photo: National Heritage Institute In the tranquil forests of the Šumava National Park, close to the border with Bavaria, the most famous Czech river trickles into existence. This...
Czech foreign minister: Germany's contribution to Ukraine ammunition initiative is among the largest
Ukrainska Pravda
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Jan Lipavský. Stock photo: Lipavský on Facebook Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský has said that Germany has made one of the largest contributions to a Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine. Source: European Pravda; Jan Lipavský, cited...
Czech Team Crosses Eurasia in Vintage Cars for Osaka Expo
Nippon
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July 7, 2025
Newsfrom Japan World Jul 7, 2025 18:58 (JST) Berlin, July 7 (Jiji Press)--A Czech team is traversing the Eurasian continent in vintage cars from Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, to the venue of the ongoing World Exposition in Osaka,...
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...
Czech Industrial Output Growth Improves; Trade Surplus Rises
RTTNews
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July 7, 2025
The Czech Republic's industrial production expanded at the fastest pace in nearly two-and-a-half years, while the trade surplus increased in May from last year, separate reports from the Czech Statistical Office revealed on Monday. Industrial...
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...
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...