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Prague to Host Teatro Tropical, a Celebration of Latin Rhythm
Teatro Tropical, a showcase of music, dance, and culture, will bring the energy of Havana, the sparkle of Rio de Janeiro, and the color of the Caribbean to the Royal Theater. On Saturday, October 18th, the two-hour performance unites Latin...
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News digest: Blame the Brits, squeeze NGOs and media
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Hey hey hey, Today in Slovakia faithful (apologies — some of us are glued to The Celebrity Traitors on the BBC). Welcome to the Wednesday edition. Let’s find...
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EU leaders to debate conditions for keeping up climate ambition
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union countries’ leaders will debate how to align ambitious climate goals with improving their companies’ competitiveness on Thursday, seeking to unlock a deal on a new 2040 emissions target despite...
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world EU leaders to debate conditions for keeping up climate ambition
BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) countries' leaders will debate how to align ambitious climate goals with improving their companies' competitiveness on Thursday (Oct 23), seeking to unlock a deal on a new 2040 emissions target despite growing...
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Global Film Industry Keeps Rolling Despite Trump’s Renewed Tariff Warning
From Britain’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” shoot to busy studios in Hungary and post-production hubs in Australia, the global film industry continues to operate at full pace despite renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on...
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From Prague to Wall Street? Inside Allwyn’s global transformation
In a sector racing toward consolidation, Allwyn brings OPAP entirely into the fold and positions itself for global dominance. Analysts review what's next. On 13 October Allwyn – a company founded in the Czech Republic and controlled by Czech...
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Czech gunmaker Česká zbrojovka posts higher profit and sales, driven by US demand
Czech firearms manufacturer Česká zbrojovka reported a net profit of CZK 1.03 billion last year, up by about CZK 120 million from the previous year. Sales exceeded CZK 6 billion, compared with CZK 5.85 billion a year earlier. It was the company’s...
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Czech Republic Has Donated CZK 17.4 Billion To Ukraine In Military Aid
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the Czech Republic has donated CZK 17.4 billion crowns worth of military aid to Ukraine, which includes unnecessary materiel from warehouses, purchase of equipment, and training of soldiers, said Prime...
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Global film industry shrugs off renewed Trump movie tariff threat
By Paul Sandle, Michael Kahn, Byron Kaye and Dawn Chmielewski LONDON/PRAGUE/SYDNEY/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -“Star Wars: Starfighter” is filming in Britain, soundstages in Hungary are packed and post-production houses in Australia are humming, as the...
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Czech Authority Suspends Purchase of Slovak Ammunition
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The Czech Defence Ministry, which wanted to conclude a framework contract for purchasing ammunition from Slovak company ZVS Holding without a tender, acted unlawfully, according to the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition. The authority...
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CRA CEO on Prague Gateway DC: Region’s largest data hub - ICYMI
CRA chief executive Miloš Mastnik talked with Proactive about the development of Prague Gateway DC, a new large-scale data centre project in the Czech Republic. Mastnik explained that the facility will be unique in the region, offering a size and...
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JZT Ferments Expands with New Factory Near Prague
From a shared passion for good food and drink to a thriving local brand – JZT Ferments continues to grow. The Prague-based kombucha maker has just completed a major expansion with a new production site near the capital. Regular readers of Prague...
Owner: Martin Muroň
Drink, dine, and dance: 10 spots for your next night out in Prague
There are nightclubs, and then there’s Karlovy Lázně. Housed in a 14th-century building that once served as a bathhouse, this Central European club giant has become a go-to spot for Prague's party-goers. It boasts over five (yes, five!) floors of...
Owner: Martin Howlings
THINK Ahead: Tariffs are back – and they’re giving Main Character Energy
Tariffs are back – and they’re giving Main Character Energy The vibes are off. Everyone’s low‑key panicking and it’s giving recession energy. That’s how Gen Z traders would describe markets today – if I knew any. I don’t, so I asked our AI...
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Ukraine could get 150 advanced Swedish fighter jets under just-signed deal
(CNN) — New NATO member Sweden has said it is willing to sell Ukraine up to 150 of its most advanced fighter jets, the first offer from a member of the alliance to supply significant numbers of jets to Kyiv, which is seeking to upgrade its small...
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Czechia Tightens Hiring Rules for Foreign Workers
Starting October 2025, Czech employers will face stricter requirements when hiring foreign workers. From this date, companies must notify the Labor Office before a foreign employee begins work — not on the first working day, as was previously...
Owner: Massimo Parolisi
Czech out all the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky, Oct. 17-18 in La Grange
Czech out all the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky, Oct. 17-18 in La Grange The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will host the 13th annual Heritage Fest & Muziky on Oct. 17 and 18. The Festival will begin on Friday...
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Construction delays may force NHLers to play on untested ice at Milan-Cortina Olympics
Milan-Cortina Olympic organizers confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday the main test event for the 16,000-seat Santagiulia arena that was scheduled for December has been moved to a smaller arena, and no new test event has been scheduled...
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Stellan Skarsgård slams son’s ‘cruel’ classmates for ‘nepo baby’ label: He’s ‘isolated’
Stellan Skarsgård is shedding light on a heartbreaking situation. The Swedish actor, 74, revealed how the “nepo baby” label is affecting his son Kolbjörn, 13, in school. While talking to Vulture, Skarsgård said that the teenager gets “so sad” and...
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Team Europe, African Artists Reignite Fela’s Spirit In Lagos
Team Europe, led by the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has joined African artists to celebrate Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti through the Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition in Lagos. The event, held at the...
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