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Power outage hits parts of Prague and northern Czechia due to substation failure

Radio Prague International · July 4, 2025

A major power outage struck much of Prague shortly after noon, affecting areas including the city center, Spořilov, and Jižní Město. Prague Energy (PRE) confirmed the outage was caused by a failure at the ČEPS substation in Chodov. Northern...

Korea steps closer to relegation after 3-1 loss to Poland in Volleyball Nations League

Korea JoungAng Daily · July 10, 2025

Published: 10 Jul. 2025, 14:09 The Korean women's volleyball team celebrates during a Volleyball Nations League match against Poland in Chiba, Japan on July 9. [VNL] The Korean women’s volleyball team suffered a 3-1 loss to Poland in the...

Nigerian Defender Ogbu Dismisses Slavia Prague Exit Rumours

Leadership · July 4, 2025

Slavia Prague defender Igoh Ogbu has refuted claims linking him with a move away from the club. The centre-back played a crucial role in Slavia Prague’s Czech Super League title win last season and has gained international recognition, earning his...

Prague Zoo uses tonnes of ice to cool animals during heatwave

Euronews ·

Polar bears Aleut and Gregor, more at home in the Arctic than under the Czech sun, cooled off by rolling and lounging in the ice scattered throughout their open-air enclosure. Zoo director Miroslav Bobek said ice would likely be needed for at...

This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

Washingtonian · July 10, 2025

I t’s a springtime Thursday night at Nanny O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Northwest DC, and up on the TVs, the University of Maryland men’s basketball team is struggling against the University of Florida. The bar is stuffed with revelers eating chicken...

China urges Czech Republic not to be provoked or manipulated by 'Taiwan independence' forces

Global Times ·

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...

Ando Glaso Roma Fest 2025: Roma culture festival returns to Glasgow for 2025 showcase

GlasgowWorld · July 10, 2025

Scotland’s annual celebration of Roma culture, the Ando Glaso Roma Fest, has announced a packed programme of music, arts and dance for 2025. The Glasgow-based festival once again features an incredible line up of international performers, speakers...

Santander giving away free £500 to customers in new prize draw

Swindon Advertiser ·

Rivalled by the likes of Barclays, NatWest, Nationwide, HSBC UK, Lloyds and more, the bank is launching its new European Getaway Prize Draw in partnership with Mastercard, The campaign gives eligible customers the chance to win one of six...

Gurriers will bring righteous noise for Seoda Shows Summer Party

Limerick Post · July 10, 2025

THE Seoda Shows Summer Party is one of the highlights of the year for alternative music fans here in Limerick. Headlining is Gurriers – who sold out Dolans Kasbah last year and absolutely rocked the place and now play the Warehouse stage on...

Eivør signs new deal with Nuclear Blast Records and announces European tour

Louder · July 10, 2025

Faroese art rocker Eivør has announced that she has signed to Nuclear Blast Records, home to Enslaved, Nightwish, Alcest, Green Lung, Pallbearer, Auri, Gaupa and more. At the same time, Eivør has announced her 2025 European Tour for September and...

Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products On The Rise In The Czech Republic

Brno Daily · June 27, 2025

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...

Prague to Equip 120 Trams with Air Conditioning by 2031

Prague Morning · June 30, 2025

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...

Prague Fatale

The Economic Times · June 30, 2025

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...

Vietnamese culture shines in Czech Republic

VietnamPlus · June 27, 2025

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...

Jorge Martín confirms MotoGP return after Misano test

The Arabian Stories · July 10, 2025

MISANO: Reigning world champion Jorge Martín made his long-awaited return to the MotoGP action on Wednesday, taking the Aprilia RS-GP25 out for a spin during a private test at Misano. Martín, who has missed every grand prix except the Qatar GP due...

Prague to Japan by car: seven Czech old-timers en route to Osaka EXPO 2025

Radio Prague International · June 30, 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...

Modern media through the eyes of Bulgarian Veselin Vačkov from the Czech Republic

BNR - Radio Bulgaria · June 27, 2025

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...

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova advance; Gauff out

Rediff ·

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Monday. Zverev downs Anderson in battle of big servers IMAGE: Germany's Alexander Zverev hits a forehand against South Africa's Kevin Anderson. Photograph: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports...

Brno’s Planet Festival Returns Next Week With a New Model Depicting A Dry Earth

Brno Daily · June 30, 2025

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...

Air Arabia To Begin Daily Service To Prague

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(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...