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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...

Nigerian Defender Ogbu Dismisses Slavia Prague Exit Rumours
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...

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...

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...

Michigan teammates, with a Michigan coach, will represent Canada at FIBA tournament
After lifting Canada to a medal in a FIBA event last week, Syla Swords will shoot for another this week. This time, she’ll have help from a Michigan teammate. Swords and Mila Holloway, who will be sophomores for the Wolverines in 2025-26, will...

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...

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...

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...

'I've been to all 44 countries in Europe but I struggled with four of them'
Lexie Limitless, an American YouTuber who holds the impressive title of being the youngest person to visit every country in the world at just 21 years old, recently shared her thoughts on the 44 countries in Europe. In a recent video titled 'I...

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...
Vietnamese culture shines in Czech Republic

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...

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.

‘Zodiac Killer Project’ Director Recalls Netflix & Co. “Smiled Politely” After Seeing True Crime Meta-Doc
A serial killer meta-documentary was on the loose this week during the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) in the Czech Republic. British filmmaker Charlie Shackleton brought his true crime meta-documentary Zodiac...

Luxury surge and fast-food wave: 16 new retail brands enter Czech Republic in H1 2025
Prague’s retail real estate is heating up. In the first half of 2025, 16 international brands entered the Czech market, with premium fashion and gastronomy leading the charge. Dominated by US, German and Southern European names, the influx signals...

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...

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...

Center excited to see former Auburn teammates in NBA 2K26 Summer League
Former Auburn center Dylan Cardwell will make his first appearance in a Sacramento Kings uniform on Thursday night in an NBA 2K26 Summer League game against the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas. “I’m just excited to play in general,” Cardwell said on...

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...

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...