Major power outage in Czech Republic caused by technical fault: PM

PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage that struck the Czech Republic on Friday was caused by a technical fault, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told reporters at a press conference, noting that the full restoration of the damaged power...

Azerbaijani judoka shines in Prague with silver medal finish [PHOTO]

The European Junior Judo Cup held in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has concluded. According to Azernews, on the second and final day of the tournament, a member of Azerbaijan’s national team reached the podium. Competing in the 100 kg...

Large blackout due to fallen powerline hits Czech Republic

Prague metro ground to a temporary standstill and firefighters had to rescue people from lifts on Friday, when a blackout caused by a fallen powerline affected swathes of the Czech Republic. The outage affected “a greater part of the Czech...

A Baltic triangle

The dispute over where the geographical centre of Europe lies has been ongoing for centuries. Central European countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary – as well as Baltic Sea neighbours like Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Sweden...

Obituary: Czech Soprano Helena Tattermuschová Dies 92

On July 6, 2025, Helena Tattermuschová died at the age of 92. Born on Jan. 28, 1933, in the Libeň district of Prague, she received her earliest vocal training from her school choirmaster, Václav Matoušek. She went on to study vocal performance...

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic

Jihlava Multipurpose Arena, Construction. Image © Pavel Bartak Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031793/chybik-plus-kristof-nears-completion-of-multipurpose-arena-in-jihlava-czech-republic CHYBIK +...

Major power outage hits Czech Republic

PRAGUE: A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic on Friday, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said....

Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs, an “Incentives War” and a Streaming Levy in Focus at KVIFF

Politicians from Prague made their presence known at the 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) on Tuesday as Czech Minister of Finance Zbyněk Stanjura and Czech Minister of Culture Martin Baxa were in the spa town to...

Major power outage strikes Czech Republic

PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage struck the Czech Republic on Friday, disrupting several regions, including parts of the capital Prague, shortly after noon, according to authorities. The outage affected eight of the country's 44...

Major power outage strikes Czech Republic

PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage struck the Czech Republic on Friday, disrupting several regions, including parts of the capital Prague, shortly after noon, according to authorities. The outage affected eight of the country's 44...

Power outage hits the Czech Republic and disrupts Prague public transport

PRAGUE (AP) — A temporary blackout hit parts of the Czech Republic’s capital and other areas of the country Friday,… PRAGUE (AP) — A temporary blackout hit parts of the Czech Republic’s capital and other areas of the country Friday, bringing...

Czech Republic hit by major power outage

By Jan Lopatka and Vera Dvorakova PRAGUE (Reuters) -A major power outage in parts of the Czech Republic on Friday trapped people in lifts and halted hundreds of trains, while authorities said a fallen high-voltage cable was the likely cause. The...

Large blackout hits Czech Republic

A blackout on Friday hit large swathe of the Czech Republic, the grid operator said, causing extensive traffic disruptions and temporarily stopping the Prague underground. "At the moment we can confirm that there is a power outage in our...

Major blackout hits Czech Republic

Large parts of the Czech Republic were left without electricity on Friday following a major blackout, the country's grid operator reported. "At the moment we can confirm that there is a power outage in our electricity grid," Hana Klimova, a...

Slovakia, Czech Republic sign deal on cross-border emergency medical services

BRATISLAVA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Slovak Health Minister Kamil Sasko and his Czech counterpart Vlastimil Valek signed a framework agreement Friday to enhance cross-border cooperation on emergency medical services, local media reported. Under the...

Czech Republic to focus on nuclear and renewables to overcome fossil-fuel dependence

The Czech Republic boasts one of the lowest levels of power import dependence in Europe, thanks to its substantial reserves of hard coal. Nevertheless, the nation is committed to phasing out coal by 2033 and is in the process of establishing a...

Lionel Richie returns to Prague with greatest hits show

American soul legend Lionel Richie is performing tonight at Prague’s O2 Arena as part of his European tour Say Hello To The Hits. It marks his first appearance in the Czech capital since 2012, when he thrilled fans with hits like Hello, All Night...

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Hrzánský Palace in Prague opens to the public on Jan Hus anniversary

On the anniversary of Jan Hus’s death, the Office of the Czech Government opened the historic Hrzánský Palace in Prague’s Loretánská Street to the public. Usually used for official and representative purposes, the Baroque building is rarely...

WATCH: Rare Moose on the Loose in Czech Republic

Moose are common in some areas of Europe like Norway and Sweden, but they are definitely not common in the Czech Republic. That’s because humans once hunted moose nearly to extinction in Central Europe. The animals are making a slow comeback in...