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No Ticket Needed: 5 Free Events to Enjoy in Prague This July
Prague Morning
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July 1, 2025
Summer in Prague isn’t just about sightseeing and crowded tourist spots. The city offers a wide range of free cultural events where both locals and visitors can enjoy theater, history, and music without spending a crown. Here are five top picks...
Ogbu: My Dream Is To Play In Champions League With Slavia Prague
Complete Sports
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July 1, 2025
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has expressed his desire to play in the Champions League with Slavia Prague. The Nigerian international, who recently extended his contract with the Czech club, was heavily linked with other clubs such as Besiktas,...
Russia's spy agency says Serbia sold ammunition to Ukraine via Bulgaria, Czech Republic
The Gazette - Colorado
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BELGRADE (Reuters) -Russia accused Serbia on Monday of selling artillery ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries in Eastern Europe, making the second such allegation in a month against its traditional Balkan ally. In a statement posted on its...
A cooler commute: More trams in Prague will get air conditioning
Expats.cz
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July 1, 2025
Deputy Mayor for Transport Zdeněk Hřib emphasized the impact for passengers: “In the coming years, we will have up to 450 modern, air-conditioned, barrier-free trams 15T and 52T in Prague. Passenger comfort is important to us, because quality...
Japan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems
The Japan News
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June 23, 2025
The Japan News By Hironari Akiyama / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 15:01 JST, June 23, 2025 BRUSSELS — The Japanese government will strengthen its cooperation with the Central and Eastern European nations of Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech...
Travel warning issued as Foreign Office updates guidance for three European countries
Liverpool Echo
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July 9, 2025
The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCO) has issued updated guidance for anyone travelling to three European countries. Germany, Poland and Lithuania are three countries regularly visited by people from the UK. However, guidance has...
Czech Republic Signs Controversial Nuclear Reactor Deal with South Korea's KHNP Amid Legal Scrutiny
The Times of India
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The Czech Republic signed a contract earlier this month with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors, but experts question its future over complaints raised by KHNP's French rival EDF. The deal is crucial for the EU member country of 10.9...
Prague Airport to End 100ml Liquid Limit from Autumn 2025
Prague Morning
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June 27, 2025
Passengers flying from Prague Airport may soon be able to bring larger bottles of water and other liquids in their hand luggage, thanks to newly installed high-tech scanners and upcoming changes in European air travel regulations. Since late June,...
'Not taking part means supporting evil': The ‘Jewish Imam’ fighting for peace
Ynet
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July 9, 2025
He was born in Tunisia, serves in France, lives under threats, operates with close security and is mockingly called "the Jewish Imam." Hassen Chalghoumi, president of the Conference of Imams of France, is a rare figure in the global Islamic...
Bulgaria Loses Nothing by Joining the Eurozone, Says Former EU Commissioner
Novinite
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Bulgaria stands to lose nothing by joining the eurozone, according to Laszlo Andor, Secretary General of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and former European Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs. In an interview with the...
Freedom and income, delivered: What it’s really like to work as a Wolt courier in Prague
Expats.cz
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July 1, 2025
While on his delivery route, James dons some of the free Wolt merchandise (a t-shirt, jacket, cap, and thermo delivery bag) given to workers upon joining. He also uses a free heating mat for the food, all of which helps him reach Gold Tier, to get...
Aviation Innovation: Prague Airport Traveler Experience Takes Off
Forbes
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According to Radek Nehoda, operating an airport is a bit like conducting an orchestra. Both systems are symphonies of human effort, discipline, and coordination. One moves people across continents; the other moves hearts and minds. Nehoda, who is...
Ghana’s tourism receives boost as Embassy in Prague facilitates engagement with Czech tour operators
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
Accra, June 30, GNA – In a remarkable move to broaden Ghana’s tourism footprint into Central Europe, the Ghana Embassy in the Czech Republic has spearheaded a high-level tourism promotion event in Prague. Led by Madam Doris Adzo Denyo Brese,...
Brno’s Re-Use Points Have Now Raised CZK 1 Million For The City’s Green Spaces
Brno Daily
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June 26, 2025
The Re-Use project allows Brno residents to dispose of various unwanted but still usable items, free of charge, which are then resold to raise money for flower beds to beautify the city centre. Launched in Brno in October 2016, the scheme has now...
US Open PIX: Serena, Muguruza advance; Venus exits
Rediff
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Images from Day 2 of the 2020 US Open in New York Serena continues bid for 24th Grand Slam title after round one victory IMAGE: Serena Williams serves during her first round match against Kristie Ahn. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images Serena...
'There is no Vice President...': China explodes after alleged harassment of Taiwanese VP in Prague
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
China defended its diplomats on Monday after Taiwan accused Beijing's embassy staff of planning to ram its vice president's car during an official visit to Europe. "Chinese diplomats overseas always respect their host country's laws and...
Czech Republic partners with Ondo to drive development
Punch
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June 17, 2025
The Ondo State Government has partnered with the government of the Czech Republic in a bid to engage in a strategic diplomatic engagement aimed at enhancing economic growth, technological transfer, and international cooperation for the state. The...
Two names, two directions: Prague tram transport gets complicated this summer
Expats.cz
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June 30, 2025
The Infant Jesus of Prague is a small, 16th-century Spanish wax-coated wooden statuette in Prague’s Church of Our Lady of Victory. It’s famous for its perceived miraculous powers, donated in 1628 by Polyxena of Lobkowice. Dressed in elaborate...
Game On: Squid Game Dolls Appear on Prague’s Vltava River
Prague Morning
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June 30, 2025
Prague locals and tourists were met with an unusual sight on the Vltava River over the weekend. As part of a global promotion for the upcoming third season of Netflix’s Squid Game, two large inflatable dolls—resembling the show’s infamous Red...
Prague Launches Online Educational Campaign for Foreign Tourists
Prague Morning
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June 26, 2025
Prague City Tourism (PCT) has launched a new online educational campaign aimed at foreign visitors. Titled Enjoy Respect Prague, the campaign seeks to educate tourists about local rules, responsible behavior, and how to avoid illegal or unofficial...