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Power fully restored after massive blackout affected parts of Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
Electricity supply has been fully restored following a major blackout that left up to one million customers across Czechia without power. The outage, which began shortly before noon on Thursday, disrupted parts of Prague, Central Bohemia, the...
Polish manufacturer embraces sustainable packaging to grow its presence in Western Europe and MENA region
Food and Drink Technology
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July 4, 2025
Coveris Rypin has partnered with the Polish company Brześć to package their “puffs” snacks in recyclable film to increase shelf appeal and reduce packaging waste. The Polish confectionery market, including sweets, chocolate and baked goods,...
Nine EU member states receive $4bn in total for energy-related projects
Investment Monitor
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July 4, 2025
The European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Bank have announced a disbursement of €3.66bn ($4bn) from the bloc’s Modernisation Fund to advance energy-related initiatives in nine EU member states. The funding will support the...
Major power outage strikes Czech Republic
Xinhua News Agency
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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
Xinhua News Agency
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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...
The EU has channelled €3.66 billion into cleaner energy projects across nine member states
Open Access Government
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July 4, 2025
The funds will support 34 clean energy and infrastructure projects in nine EU Member States, marking the largest disbursement from the Fund since its launch in 2021. The latest financing round focuses on modernising energy systems, reducing...
ORLEN Ceases All Supply of Russian Oil
Rigzone
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July 7, 2025
The ORLEN Group said it has ceased all deliveries of Russian crude in its supply chain. The Polish energy company said all of its refineries have been supplied with non-Russian oil since March, with the final contract for Russian oil delivery from...
Power Restored Across Czechia After Major Blackout
Prague Morning
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July 4, 2025
Power has been fully restored across the Czech Republic following a widespread blackout that disrupted electricity supplies to Prague, parts of eastern Bohemia, and several northern and central regions, including Liberec, Ústí nad Labem, and the...
Major blackout disrupts life in Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
When the lights go out It wasn’t the first time the Czech Republic experienced a power outage, but the scope of Friday’s blackout was exceptional. Shortly after noon on July 4, large swathes of the country—including parts of Prague, Central...
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Reaches 500,000 Vehicle Production Milestone
Autocar Professional
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July 4, 2025
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India announced on July 4, 2025, that it has manufactured 500,000 vehicles across its two production facilities in India, marking a significant milestone for the Czech automaker's Indian operations. The production achievement...
'I had to stop': Acting legend Michael Douglas to retire aged 80 - as he opens up about health battles
LBC
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7 July 2025, 12:35 American actor Michael Douglas at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Picture: Alamy The Hollywood actor said he has "no intentions" of returning to acting as he opened up about his past...
Czech Republic to focus on nuclear and renewables to overcome fossil-fuel dependence
Power Technology
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July 2, 2025
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...
Vicky Krieps on Jim Jarmusch, Choosing “to Not Prepare” for Roles, Ditching Her Phone for a Year
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 7, 2025
Vicky Krieps is one of the stars featured at this year’s 59th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF). On the opening night of the Czech festival, she received its President’s Award to a huge ovation. She also introduced a...
Newly renovated and reopened Prague Planetarium amazes audiences with LED dome
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
This modern space is a place with a history as well. Could you outline for us the history of the Prague Planetarium? Jan Veselý|Photo: Danny Bate, Radio Prague International “The Planetarium was built at the end of the 1950s, and it was opened to...
Power outage hits parts of Prague and northern Czechia due to substation failure
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
A major power outage struck much of Prague shortly after noon, affecting areas including the city center, Spořilov, and Jižní Město. Prague Energy (PRE) confirmed the outage was caused by a failure at the ČEPS substation in Chodov. Northern...
LARP is life: Inside the Czech subculture of fantasy and foam swords
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
Photo: Mae Bryant, Radio Prague International An army of Vikings stand in a staggered line facing their opponents across the wildflower-patched meadow, a steel and turban clad army of Knights and Arabian Mercenaries. Viking archers with tightly...
EU disbursed €3.66 billion for energy-related projects in CEE
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank announced that 3.66 billion euros have been disbursed from the Modernisation Fund to support 34 energy-related projects in nine EU Member States, all from the Central and Eastern European...
Eastern European prosumers acting in ‘energy self-defense’
pv-magazine
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July 4, 2025
New research on the PV markets of the four countries forming the so-called Visegrad Group has confirmed that solar prosumers are driven primarily by economic interests rather than environmental concerns. The scientists coined the concept of...
Prague Extends Ban on Outdoor Fires Amid Rising Heat Risk
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
As temperatures in Czechia climb to dangerous levels, Prague officials have extended the city-wide ban on outdoor fires until further notice. The decision, announced following a fire danger warning by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute on...
Allies Highlight Logistics Power During Tag Der Bundeswehr
US Army
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July 4, 2025
GARLSTEDT, Germany – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command joined multinational allies and more than 16,000 visitors at the Bundeswehr Logistics School for Tag der Bundeswehr, Germany’s annual Armed...