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Prague is set to get a brand new high school. Construction began on the new over 40,000-square-foot facility in July 2025, according to Superintendent Kimberly Fleak, and should be completed in about two and a half years. “I think the community is...

Prague’s Holiday Spirit Extends Beyond the Christmas Markets

Each December, Prague takes on a distinctive holiday glow, its historic center illuminated by festive lights and the scent of mulled wine. The city’s Christmas markets, especially those in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, are often the first...

EU To Strengthen Cultural Ties With Africa Through Creative Industries

1 The European Union has unveiled a number of entertainment programmes to deepen cultural cooperation and support creative industries in Africa. It is leveraging on the power of art, music, and education to foster mutual understanding and...

EU tries to curb self-imposed energy price volatility

European Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to launching the Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) in 2027, but promised tweaks to the curb price volatility it created....

Eighteen new film projects to be showcased at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event’s Works in Progress

22/10/2025 - From dark comedies and psychological dramas to family adventures and youth stories, this year’s selection promises a vibrant blend of voices and genres from Europe and beyond Crickets Sing in the Rye by Yevhen Khvorostianko...

Five Percent Defense Spending: An Opportunity or a Threat to Czech Finances?

Within NATO, Czechia has committed to gradually increasing its defense spending to "five percent" of gross domestic product by 2035. While the law on defense financing currently requires it to spend at least two percent, the new commitment...

Two paths to modernization: Poland and Czechia’s evolving defense strategies

Poland has significantly surpassed the Czech Republic in terms of defense spending as a percentage of GDP. Over the past four years, Poland's defense budget has increased from approximately 2.2% of GDP in 2021 to 4.7% in 2025. Picture: Warsaw...

Trezor introduces quantum-proof flagship model in Prague event

Trezor, the first hardware wallet company, has launched the new Trezor Safe 7 model. The hardware wallet reportedly comes with a quantum-ready architecture. Trezor introduced its newest model, Trezor Safe 7, offering quantum-ready technology in...

Italy participates in Czech Space Week in Prague

Italy is participating in Prague and Brno in the 2025 edition of Czech Space Week, which will end on Oct. 26, the most important event in the Czech Republic dedicated to space, with a rich program of events carried out with the participation of...

Germany slowdown weighs on Lithuania’s export-driven manufacturing sector

Germany’s manufacturing output is forecast to decline in November and remain only 3.7% above levels seen during the peak of the Covid-19 crisis, raising concern for Lithuania’s export-driven industrial base, Verslo Žinios reported on October 21,...

One Corridor brewery brought home a win from one of the industry’s most prestigious competitions

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. NORTH LIBERTY — A Corridor brewery was the only one in Iowa to bring home a win from one of the industry’s most prestigious annual competitions this...

European Commission Met Czech Request To Modify ETS2 Allowance System, Says Hladik

The European Commission has accepted a Czech request to modify the ETS2 system of new emission allowances, and has presented a concrete proposal for changing the legislation, Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladik announced on social media...

“Hungary could be a top three player in European battery production” – Interview with Péter Kaderják, HUBA’s Director

Péter Kaderják will be a speaker at the Hungarian Battery Days on 6 November 2025. In this interview with Péter Kaderják, we explore Hungary’s rapidly evolving battery industry and its role in Europe’s green transition. The discussion touches on...

Czechia will deliver a modern Earth observation satellite for Ukraine

The Czech Republic is preparing to transfer a modern Earth observation satellite to Ukraine, capable of operating in any weather conditions and at any time of day. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the project highlights the high...

Catching up in the AI race: What Czech companies can learn from global adopters

Are Czech companies AI leaders or AI laggards? It’s an important question for Adastra, a Prague-based Data & AI professional services company, to evaluate as they help clients worldwide innovate and reduce costs through data and AI solutions. For...

Industry design pros reveal their favorite vintage band tees

Classy Living CEO Gabriel Cohen loves his “ancient” MTV shirt. (Photo courtesy of Cohen) Fans of The Fray are clearing their calendars for the group’s High Point Market concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. on the Center Stage. The Fray has earned four...

Czechia to build satellite and give it to Ukraine

The outgoing Czech government has announced that Czechia will build and deliver a modern satellite to Ukraine as a gesture of support. Source: Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda; Czech Ministry of...

Cabot Corporation Expands Circular Carbon Black Production to North American Facility

Cabot Corporation has added manufacturing capability for circular reinforcing carbons at its Ville Platte, La., facility, the company announced Tuesday. The Louisiana site joins existing facilities in Mauá, Brazil, and Valasske Mezirici, Czech...

Czech Republic to Present Ukraine With Military Satellite

The Czech Republic prepares to hand over to Ukraine a modern Earth observation satellite capable of operating in all weather conditions and at any time of the day. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that this project emphasizes the high...

Czechia to gift satellite to Ukraine

The outgoing Czech government has announced that Czechia will build and deliver a modern satellite to Ukraine as a gesture of support. "This demonstrates not only the technological excellence of Czech companies in one of the most demanding sectors...