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Czech electricity distributor connects 253 MW of solar in H1
Czechia’s largest electricity distributor, ČEZ Distribuce, says 9,084 solar power plants were connected across its network during the first half of the year, 86% of which were equipped with an energy storage system. September 17, 2025 Patrick...
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Why Prague Lags Behind Europe in Affordable City Apartments
Prague has one of the lowest shares of municipal housing among Central European capitals, leaving affordable apartments increasingly out of reach for residents. According to a study by the Institute of Planning and Development of Prague (IPR),...
Owner: Massimo Parolisi
September 27: Heroes’ Day Marks 10 Years at Výstaviště in Prague
On Saturday, September 27, Výstaviště Prague will host the 10th anniversary of Heroes’ Day, an annual event dedicated to civil protection, integrated rescue services, and public safety. The program runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. across the...
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Czechia blocks EU climate target for 2040 over energy and industry concerns
Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) said Czechia will not support any EU climate goal that threatens competitiveness or secure energy supplies. Along with Germany, France, and Italy, Prague blocked a Danish plan to approve the...
Owner: Czech Government
Prague’s Výtoň Bridge to get new lease on life
The Výtoň railway bridge, also known as Vyšehrad Bridge, was first opened on 15 August 1872 as a single-track structure. In October 1901 it was replaced by the current double-track bridge, designed by engineer František Prášil, co-author of...
Owner: Czech Government
‘He should be known as a film music revolutionary’: revitalising the legacy of Czech composer Zdeněk Liška
Zdeněk Liška became one of the eastern bloc’s pioneers of electroacoustic music by accident. After breaking through making music for ads and animations, the revolutionary film-makers of the 1960s Czechoslovak new wave asked him to soundtrack their...
Owner: The Scott Trust
Czechia Ambassador Toman: BGN 1.2 Billion in Bilateral Trade with Bulgaria in 2024
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Trade between Bulgaria and Czechia reached BGN 1.2 billion, Czech Ambassador to Bulgaria Miroslav Toman said on Wednesday. He attended a forum on defence and security technologies, organized by the Czech embassy. According to Toman, Czechia and...
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Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan Advocates for New Nuclear Power Plants
Amid President Lee Jae Myung’s remarks that plans for new nuclear power plant construction “lack feasibility,” Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan stated, “I believe we need to build two new nuclear power plants and one small...
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Prague decides: Landmark Výton Bridge to be repaired, ending decade-long debate
Pavel Štorch, founder of the Nebourat.cz initiative to save the bridge, supported the decision but said the plan “reeks of great inefficiency.” Štorch told ČTK that the current SŽ plan would require manufacturing all three bridge sections for...
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Czech government to discuss floods report and visas for Georgian diplomats
The Czech government is set to review a final report evaluating last September’s devastating floods, which caused damage worth an estimated 70 billion crowns, mainly in the Jeseník, Opava, and Krnov areas. Ministers will also debate the...
Owner: Czech Government
Survey: wages in Czechia grow 4.25 percent, fastest in logistics
Wages in Czechia are rising by an average of 4.25% this year, according to a new survey by Grafton Recruitment. The strongest growth is in logistics, up 8%, followed by pharmaceuticals and healthcare at 5.3%. HR, administration and IT show the...
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Lutnick vowed to 'fix' U.S. visa issue for Korean workers: Industry minister
Published: 17 Sep. 2025, 13:00 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Industry Minister Kim Jong-kwan speaks during a press conference in Sejong on Sept. 16. [MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND ENERGY] U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick...
Owner: Hong Family
Paramount’s Mbombe 4 MRAP to be manufactured in Czech Republic
The Czech defence companies STV Group and Quantum Dynamic have entered into a joint marketing and licensed manufacturing agreement to supply Paramount’s Mbombe 4 MRAP for the Czech Republic’s requirements and other markets. The M4 GOLEM, the Czech...
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(2nd LD) S. Korea, U.S. holding trade negotiations to find win-win solution: industry minister
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; RESTRUCTURES throughout) By Kim Na-young SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are working to find a win-win solution in their follow-up trade negotiations, Seoul's industry minister has...
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(LEAD) Lutnick says will 'fix' immigration issues involving S. Korea's investment in U.S.: industry minister
(ATTN: ADDS more of Kim's comments in paras 3-4, 12) By Kim Na-young SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said he will "fix" immigration issues related to South Korean investment in the United States in recent...
Owner: Korea News Agency Commission
The Czech Republic Has Concluded A Unique Agreement With Ukraine
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What's his point? Ukraine and the Czech Republic are strengthening cooperation in the field of reconstruction. The countries agreed to speed up the signing of the G2G intergovernmental agreement, which will pave the way for large-scale investment...
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Lutnick says will 'fix' immigration issues involving S. Korea's investment in US: industry minister
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said he will "fix" immigration issues related to South Korean investment in the United States in recent trade talks with Korea, according to Seoul's industry minister. "Lutnick expressed regret over the...
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Czech Opposition Attacks Ukraine Ammunition Drive as Election Nears
Prague’s flagship arms-for-Ukraine initiative is under fire ahead of October’s election, with opposition leader Andrej Babiš calling the shell-supply scheme “rotten” and vowing to scrap it if he returns to power. Babiš, the billionaire former...
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Czech VC Aspire11 launches inaugural €500 million global fund to bring venture-style returns to European pensioners
Prague’s Aspire11 has announced the launch of its inaugural €500 million pension-backed fund, led by Pavel Mucha, long-term VC investor in the CEE region to open new pathways for European pension funds to increase their exposure to VC funds and...
Owner: Thomas Ohr
Lutnick says will 'fix' immigration issues involving S. Korea's investment in U.S.: industry minister
By Kim Na-young SEJONG, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said he will "fix" immigration issues related to South Korean investment in the United States in recent trade talks with Korea, according to Seoul's industry...
Owner: Korea News Agency Commission