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Czechia pushing for reforms to EU carbon trading scheme
Radio Prague International
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July 3, 2025
The Czech Republic has submitted a proposal to the European Commission urging changes to the EU’s planned carbon trading system for transport and heating, known as ETS 2. The document, backed by 17 other member states, calls for greater price...
The Czech Billionaire, the Union Pact and a Very British Power Play
CounterPunch
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July 3, 2025
The Louth-London Royal Mail, by Charles Cooper Henderson, 1820 This story keeps giving—which is why we keep returning. When a billionaire dubbed the ‘Czech Sphinx’ takes control of Royal Mail—Britain’s storied postal service—it’s both a chance for...
Proposed EU Climate Target Welcomed By Czech Environmentalists, Criticised By Government
Brno Daily
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July 3, 2025
The European Commission yesterday proposed a binding target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, meeting with mixed reactions in the Czech Republic. The sub-target is intended to ensure that the main stated...
Vietnam and Czech Republic strengthen cultural and tourism cooperation ties
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
Vietnam and Czech Republic deepen bilateral ties through cultural exchange, tourism collaboration, and shared initiatives ahead of their 75th anniversary. On 26th June (local time), in Prague, Czech Republic, as part of a working trip to three...
CNI Group expands focus on label material business across Europe
Labels & Labelling
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CNI Group, a Hungarian company with roots in paint and coating distribution, is significantly expanding its footprint in the label material industry across Europe. The company operates from facilities in Prague, Czech Republic, Tiszaujvaros,...
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...
Global companies unite to reduce harmful drinking
Winetitles Media
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July 3, 2025
Leading companies in retail, marketing, hospitality and more have joined forces to reduce the harmful use of alcohol as members of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD)’s Global Standards Coalition. The IARD is a...
VTG subsidiaries Retrack Slovakia and Retrack Czechia file for insolvency
Rail Freight
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July 1, 2025
Traction providers Retrack Slovakia and its Czech subsidiary Retrack Czechia are filing for insolvency. German rail company VTG, which is the parent company of Retrack Slovakia, became its sole owner only in January 2025. Already have a...
India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State Department’s Mingon Houston
Nepal News
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BUCHAREST: Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. Scientists and international agencies warn that this crisis is part of a...
Europe EV Sales Report — King Volkswagen Rules in a Fast Growing (+34% YoY) EV Market
CleanTechnica
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July 3, 2025
EVs are picking up in Europe, with some 305,000 plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in May. That’s up 34% year over year (YoY), its fastest growth rate since August 2023. The 2025 growth rate is also accelerating, now at +24% YoY, or 1.4...
Czech Lawmakers Push to Hike Tourist Tax to Fund Public Services
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
Czech lawmakers are backing a plan to increase the nightly accommodation tax for short-term visitors to align Czech tourist destinations with other European cities. A group of MPs has introduced an amendment to the tourism business law that would...
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...
'I visited Europe's cheapest city that rivals Prague and beers cost 75 cents'
Irish Star
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July 2, 2025
A European city rivaling Prague is brimming with history and culture, offering everything from parks to a lively nightlife scene, ensuring there's never a dull moment for tourists with endless activities. A trip to this city won't disappoint,...
New Prague halts police station project after city failed to hold public hearing beforehand
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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NEW PRAGUE — The city of New Prague recently hired a contractor to build a nearly $10.8 million police station, banking on a tax hike to cover the cost. But city officials skipped a crucial step: the required public hearing. And by the time they...
Cougars add forward Souch in trade with Regina
Prince George Citizen
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The Prince George Cougars have acquired the services of 2006-born forward Brock Souch in a trade from the Regina Pats for a fifth-round pick in the 20129 WHL Prospects Draft. Listed at six-foot, 180-pounds, Souch played in the BC Hockey League...
Strabag wins $423m contracts to upgrade Czech railway infrastructure
Railway Technology
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July 1, 2025
Strabag Rail, a subsidiary of Strabag Group, has secured two contracts worth around €360m ($422.7m), co-funded by the European Union (EU), aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure in the Czech Republic. These projects are designed to improve...
Air Arabia launches daily flights to Prague from December 20, 2025
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Air Arabia has announced a new daily non-stop service between Sharjah and Prague, starting December 20, 2025, marking its latest expansion into Europe. The route will operate with two alternating schedules throughout the week, connecting Sharjah...
Czechia imposes sanctions on Russian ex-president's aide
Ukrainska Pravda
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Stock Photo: Getty Images Russian national Oleg Osipov, a long-time aide to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, was added to the national sanctions list by the Czech government on Wednesday 2 July. Source: Czech news agency ČTK, as reported...
Price Czech: Why your burger is getting more expensive
Expats.cz
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July 2, 2025
The price increases, while gradual, are transforming how people interact with fast food. Consumers are increasingly cautious, reaching for bundled menus, discount apps, and loyalty coupons to soften the financial blow, Seznam reports.
Voices: So the Bank of England wants ideas for new banknotes: let’s start with our war heroes
The Independent
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July 2, 2025
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