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Czech manufacturer denies information about its engines’ presence in Russian attack drones used to strike Kyiv
Gwara Media
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August 28, 2025
UKRAINE, Aug 28 — PBS Velká Bíteš, a Czech manufacturer of power units and other aerospace equipment, denied the information that Russia used their engine in Geran-3 drones during the attack on Kyiv on August 28. Over the night on August 28,...
Panasonic quintuples capacity at Czech heat pump plant
Nikkei Asia
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Companies Amid challenges, Japanese appliance maker bets on a greener future Panasonic's new addition to its Pilsen heat pump plant in the Czech Republic will eventually bring the plant's total capacity to 700,000 units annually. (Panasonic...
CZECH REPUBLIC HELPS MOLDOVA TO INCREASE EXPORTS TO EUROPEAN UNION
Infotag
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August 28, 2025
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...
Prague Philharmonia Welcomes Pavla Tesařová to Concertmaster Role
The Violin Channel
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August 27, 2025
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...
Prague City Confirms Two New Tram Lines for 2026
Prague Morning
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August 28, 2025
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
International Railway Journal
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August 28, 2025
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
Expats.cz
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August 28, 2025
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...
Czech defense minister on working visit to Sweden
Radio Prague International
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August 28, 2025
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
Radio Prague International
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August 28, 2025
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...
Czech Army Recruits Record Number of Volunteers
Militarnyi
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August 28, 2025
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...
New bookstore in Czech Village to offer diverse and hard-to-find genres
KGAN - Iowa
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new bookstore, Sisters Books & Nooks, is set to open in Czech Village on Tuesday, September 9. The women-owned shop aims to provide a welcoming space with a focus on genres that are often difficult to find, including...
Sparta Prague land Aussie winger Garang Kuol from Newcastle
Tribal Football
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Sparta Prague are fulfilling their promise of rebuilding their squad, signing young left winger Garang Kuol from Premier League outfit Newcastle United. The Australian national team player has signed a long-term contract with Sparta. Kuol started...
First Czech CV90 MkIV rolled out as part of multi-billion-dollar programme
Shephard Media
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BAE Systems Hägglunds rolled out the first of 246 CV9030 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) it is making for the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) on 28 August. The first 39 vehicles will be produced at BAE Systems facilities in Sweden and 207...
Panasonic reopens expanded €320M heat pump factory in Czech Republic
Tech.eu
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August 29, 2025
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has reopened its newly expanded “giga factory” in Pilsen, Czech Republic, following a €320 million investment aimed at significantly scaling up production of heat pumps for the European market. The move marks...
Florence + The Machine Announces New Tour With Date In Prague
Brno Daily
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August 29, 2025
The London indie rock group Florence + the Machine have announced a new tour following the release of their sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, on 31 October. They are set to play in Prague’s O2 Arena on March 5, 2026. The previous tour, the...
Breaking News: Czech Army Receives First CV9030 MkIV Combat Vehicle Under Major NATO Modernization
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 28, 2025, BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden officially unveiled the first CV9030 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle for the Czech Army, as reported by BAE Systems. The ceremony was attended by Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson and Czech...
Florence + The Machine to Bring Their First Prague Concert to O2 Arena
Prague Morning
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August 29, 2025
Florence + The Machine will perform in Prague for the first time next year, with a concert scheduled at the O2 Arena on March 5, 2026. The British band, led by Florence Welch, will present both their best-known hits and new material from the...
Lost manuscripts of The Good Soldier Švejk found after 90 years in Prague archive
Radio Prague International
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August 29, 2025
The texts, which Jaroslav Hašek wrote or dictated until his death in 1923, resurfaced during the cataloguing of materials belonging to his longtime publisher, Adolf Synek. Photo: Osudy dobrého vojáka Švejka za světové války, titulní strana III....
Shelbourne to face Crystal Palace while Shamrock Rovers face tough trips to Prague and Athens
The Irish Times
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Shelbourne will host Crystal Palace and travel to the Netherlands to face Troy Parrott’s AZ Alkmaar in the group stages of the Uefa Conference League. The League of Ireland champions are expected to switch their three home matches from Tolka Park...
Tennis Star Sheds Tears, Halts Match At U.S. Open After Ex Shows Up In Crowd
OutKick - Tennessee
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September 1, 2025
The Czech tennis star ultimately won her match after the disturbance. PublishedSeptember 1, 2025 10:04 AM EDT•UpdatedSeptember 1, 2025 10:04 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Czech tennis star Karolina Muchova, the No. 13 player in the...