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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bulgarian Athletes with Down Syndrome Win 11 Medals at European Games in Prague

Bulgaria's athletes with Down syndrome finished with 11 medals (6 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze) at the Open Europe Down Syndrome Championships in Prague. On the final day of the competition, the athletes from the Bulgarian Federation of Adapted...

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A newspaper for CZK 750? 'Red umbrella' vendors are back in Prague 1

Though the vendors claim to be “selling” newspapers, police say the practice violates the March 2025 order by offering a service. “Instead of just a periodical [standard newspaper publication], they show route maps or distribute promotional...

World News | China Plotted Attack on Taiwan's Former Vice Prez Hsiao Bi-khim During Prague Visit, Says Czech Intel

Taipei [Taiwan], July 5 (ANI): The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus in Taiwan has put forward an official motion denouncing China for allegedly plotting a vehicular attack on then-vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim during her trip to...

Hidden Havens: 3 Prague Restaurants That Feel Like the Countryside

Escape the crowds without leaving the city. These three Prague restaurants with gardens offer the peace, greenery, and honest Czech cuisine you’d expect in a quiet village — not the capital. While Prague boasts hundreds of places to eat, very few...

Both Brno’s American Football Teams Battle for Silver Bowl on Sunday

Both the Brno Alligators and the Brno Sígrs were 7-1 during this season of American Football. Both won their semi-final games last weekend with shutouts. And both will be on the field this Sunday for the Silver Bowl. Only one of the teams will be...

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...

Prague hit by major power outage impacting thousands of people across Czech capital

Men chat next to a stopped tram during a major power outage in Prague, Czech Republic (Picture: REUTERS) A major power outage has hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, abruptly halting trains and forcing hospitals to run on generators. The...

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...