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Ukrainian Company Plans Servicing Hubs for Foreign-Sourced Drones
Ukrspecsystems, a Ukrainian drone manufacturer, said it is working to establish a service center for foreign drones to reduce maintenance and repair times. While Kyiv has sought to explore joint drone production with foreign partners,...

More ‘Hawkeye’ and ‘Documentary Now’? Rhys Thomas Weighs In at KVIFF
Saturday Evening Dwell, Hawkeye and Comrade Detective director Rhys Thomas shared insights into his work and profession within the Czech Republic on Wednesday, giving a masterclass as a part of the Trade Days program of the 59th version of the...

China urges Czech Republic not to be provoked or manipulated by 'Taiwan independence' forces
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun When asked to comment on media reports that Taiwan island's deputy regional leader Hsiao Bi-khim was followed by Chinese diplomatic staff during her visit to Prague in March last year and that there...

Prague Fatale
It was a fine warm day when, together with SS-Obergruppenfuhrer Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich, the Reichsprotector of Bohemia and Moravia, I arrived back from Prague at Berlin's Anhalter Station. We were both wearing SD uniform but, unlike the...

Prague to Equip 120 Trams with Air Conditioning by 2031
Prague’s public transport network is set for a major upgrade in passenger comfort. Over the next six years, the Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) will install air conditioning in 123 Škoda 15T trams that currently lack this feature. The city...

UN Human Rights Council Extends LGBTQ Rights Expert’s Mandate
The U.N. Human Rights Council on July 7 extended the mandate of the United Nations’ independent LGBTQ rights expert for another three years. The resolution passed with 29 countries (Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,...

Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products On The Rise In The Czech Republic
The proportion of people who use tobacco and nicotine products has risen in the Czech Republic in recent years, according to the results of the government’s annual report on tobacco for 2024, presented at a press conference yesterday by Pavla...

Air Arabia To Begin Daily Service To Prague
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah, UAE, with Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, starting December 20, 2025. “We are...

Vietnamese culture shines in Czech Republic
Prague (VNA) – A special art programme, "Quintessence of Vietnamese culture", performed by the Vietnam National Music, Song and Dance Theatre was held in Prague on June 26, beginning a series of key activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of...

Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025
Photo: ROBOT Expedition Prague - Ósaka EXPO 2025 The journey from Prague to EXPO Osaka is the brainchild of Josef Zajíček, mission leader and automotive entrepreneur, who pitched the idea in an unrelated conversation with Czech Commissioner...

We Can Compete Against The Best In Champions League –Slavia Prague Star Ogbu
Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has expressed confidence that Slavia Prague can hold their own against Europe’s best in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Slavia Prague were crowned Czech First League champions last season, and will compete with...

Melting Glaciers Could Lead to More Frequent and Explosive Volcanic Eruptions: Study
A photographer approaches the craters of the active Sundhnúkur volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland on June 2, 2024. John Moore / Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper,...

Europe’s top pickpocket hotspots revealed by ex-detective
An ex-detective has revealed Europe’s top pickpocketing destinations, as Brits gear up for the summer holidays. Appearing on BBC Morning Live on Wednesday (9 July), Rebecca Mason cautioned that whilst theft can happen anywhere, big cities rank the...

National judo team to join Prague Junior European Cup
The Prague Junior European Cup will take place on July 5-6 in the Czech Republic, Azernews reports. Azerbaijan will be represented by 22 judokas (14 boys and 8 girls) across 10 weight categories. The male judokas participating in the Prague Junior...

China’s assassination plot in Prague exposes CCP’s global terror network
Taipei [Taiwan], July 3 (ANI): National security experts are warning that China may repeat its apparent attempt to target Taiwanese political figures abroad, following revelations of a planned harassing incident during former vice president-elect...

These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone
AI-generated depiction of a fig tree absorbing CO2 from the air. We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up carbon dioxide through their leaves and storing it as...

Nathan Fillion Compares ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 to the James Bond Franchise
Season 8 of the ABC police procedural drama, The Rookie, is already in production which will be music to the ears of the show's dedicated audience. Unfortunately, the show will not return till 2026, but recent production updates should have fans...

Brno’s Planet Festival Returns Next Week With a New Model Depicting A Dry Earth
Established in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Brno’s Planet Festival has since become a regular event, attracting both space enthusiasts and casual spectators. This year’s edition will take place in the Kraví hora Park...

Modern media through the eyes of Bulgarian Veselin Vačkov from the Czech Republic
If we had to highlight the features that distinguish a successful Bulgarian in Central Europe, we would not focus on some big businessman who flaunts an expensive car and a number of material possessions. Actually, the image of a successful...

Prague Planetarium reopens with truly revolutionary technology
The Prague Planetarium has reopened to visitors after a two-year costly renovation. It now boasts a state-of-the-art, fully digital LED dome, the largest of its kind in the world. The projections transform the way visitors experience outer space.