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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...
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...
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 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...
Czech officers could soon serve in Pentagon under new defense agreement
Radio Prague International
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July 7, 2025
The Czechia and the United States are negotiating a new memorandum that would allow Czech liaison officers to serve at all command levels of the U.S. Armed Forces—including the Pentagon. Until now, each posting required a separate agreement. The...
Czech Ambassador Vávra Bids Farwell to National Assembly President
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 07, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, received here on July 7 a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Martin Vávra, Ambassador Extraordinary...
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...
Czech Lunch Prices Hit New Highs – Prague and Brno Most Expensive
Prague Morning
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July 7, 2025
Restaurant lunches in Czechia have become more expensive again, continuing a trend that’s hitting consumers across the country. A new report by Edenred, a firm that specializes in employee benefits, shows that lunch prices have outpaced wage...
Czech Audiovisual Industry Saw 27% Drop In Turnover In 2024
Brno Daily
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July 7, 2025
The total turnover of the Czech audiovisual industry decreased by 27% last year to under CZK 10 billion, according to the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), including an expected drop of 40% in revenue from foreign productions, as the 20%...
Czech and German foreign ministers meet in Prague to deepen ties
Radio Prague International
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July 7, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (non partisan) hosts his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Prague on Monday for talks at the Czernin Palace. The ministers discussed bilateral relations, the war in Ukraine, and sign a strategic dialogue...
Germany’s contribution to Czech ammunition initiative among the largest, says Lipavský
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (non partisan) thanked his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Prague for Germany’s support of the Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine. With over one billion euros pledged, Wadephul confirmed that...
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...
Middlesbrough face Premier League battle for 20-goal Czech star facing contract decision
TeessideLive
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July 8, 2025
Middlesbrough are reportedly weighing up a move for Viktoria Plzen attacking midfielder Pavel Sulc - but face competition from Premier League Bournemouth and a host of European sides. The 24 year old Czech international is set to leave his Plzen...
PM Hun Manet Thanks Czech Government for Supporting Cambodia’s Socio-economic Development and Education
Fresh News
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Hits: 23 Created: 08 July 2025 Hits: 23 (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a farewell call from outgoing Czech Ambassador to Cambodia Martin Vávra on 7 July 2025 at the Peace Palace. During the meeting, the ambassador...
New Prague could need new funding for $10 million police project
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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NEW PRAGUE, Minn. (FOX 9) - While construction workers move ahead with a nearly $11 million construction project to replace the aging home of New Prague’s police force, some community members are pushing back. New Prague police funding The...
Czech news in brief for July 7: Monday's top headlines
Expats.cz
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July 7, 2025
Severe storms swept through South Moravia Saturday night, toppling trees and blowing off roofs. Firefighters responded to 80 incidents, especially in Hodonín and Břeclav. In Hustopeče, roof damage at a grammar school required extended...
Presidents of Poland and the Czech Republic reaffirm continued support for Ukraine
The Odessa Journal
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Andrzej Duda and Petr Pavel confirmed that their countries will continue to support Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia to end the war. Both leaders made these statements during a press conference in Prague. “I want to emphasize the strong...
New Prague City Council approves motion to explore options to fund new police station
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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July 8, 2025
The motion was brought forth after the council previously admitted to making a mistake when it approved funding for the project without holding a public meeting. NEW PRAGUE, Minn. — The New Prague City Council approved a motion on Monday to...