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Prague becomes a hotspot for American film students
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is home to some of the most reputable film universities in the world. It is generally free of charge to study in Prague at a public university − regardless of one’s nationality − provided the program is...
Prague locals struggle with soaring beer prices
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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The Czechs are known as the heaviest beer drinkers in the world. Beer prices have skyrocketed over the past five years in Prague. But local pubs, especially those with long histories in their neighborhoods, have been handling the price rise much...
Czechia Will Be the First in the EU to Test 150 km/h on Highways
Prague Morning
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August 18, 2025
Czechia is set to become the first country in the European Union to allow motorists to drive at 150 km/h on a motorway, a move that has sparked both excitement and debate across the region. From the end of September, drivers will be able to test...
Doha Bank continues global celebration of Arabian Heritage at GCAT London 2025
Gulf Times
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August 18, 2025
Doha Bank has continued its sponsorship of the Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) 2025 at the London leg held recently, a statement said. The London event welcomed a wide international audience, showcasing the power, poise, and elegance of the...
Czechia is moving towards building an AI Gigafactory
CEENERGYNEWS
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August 18, 2025
Czechia has taken another step toward the European AI Gigafactory (AIGF) initiative, holding the first official meeting to prepare a plan for building large-scale infrastructure to train and deploy extremely large AI models. The AI Gigafactory...
Photo Essay: The Intriguing Soviet-Era Prague Metro System
Live and Let's Fly - California
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August 18, 2025
If you enjoy Cold War history, a ride on the Prague metro system is a must, a public transit network exposing lingering traces of the Communist era. Though it had been planned since 1898, construction on the Prague metro system began in the 1960s...
Czech Producer Prices Fall 1.2%
RTTNews
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August 18, 2025
The Czech Republic's producer prices decreased for the sixth straight month in July, figures from the Czech Statistical Office showed on Monday. The industrial producer price index dropped 1.2 percent yearly in July, following a 0.7 percent...
Czech-mate: SA needs its own ‘One China’ Policy
Politicsweb
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August 17, 2025
Monday, 18 August 2025 18/08/25 OPINION Czech-mate: SA needs its own ‘One China’ Policy Ray Hartley & Greg Mills | 17 August 2025 Ray Hartley & Greg Mills says there is no need for SA to perpetually bend the knee to the PRC The Czech Republic has...
Fare increase for Prague Integrated Transport system announced
Radio Prague International
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August 18, 2025
The half-hour single ticket for public transport in Prague will increase from 30 to 39 CZK starting in January, and to 36 CZK if purchased through the Lítačka app. This was approved today by Prague city councilors, along with a proposal for a fare...
‘Land in 10 minutes’: Zepto adds realty to quick commerce offerings
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
Quick commerce platform Zepto has collaborated with The House of Abhinandan Lodha to offer land plots in 10 minutes, seemingly. The real estate player announced the collaboration in a recent ad campaign. The advertisement, released around the...
Prague to Install 1,500 Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Prague Morning
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August 17, 2025
Prague is set to launch one of its most ambitious infrastructure projects in recent years – the installation of 1,500 public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The rollout will focus on slow-charging points placed in residential areas,...
Czech Tour: Junior Lecerf takes dramatic overall win as late Cian Uijtdebroeks attack fades in final metres of stage 4
Cyclingnews
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August 17, 2025
Just as Junior Lecerf (Soudal-QuickStep) appeared to have lost the Czech Tour overall on the final climb, the rider who was set to snatch victory from him at the last, Cian Uijtdebroeks (Visma-Lease a Bike), completely faded, handing the win back...
Roger Waters’ remarkable <em>This is Not a Drill: Live from Prague </em>concert film: A warning and call to action
World Socialist Web Site
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August 18, 2025
Cover of This is Not a Drill: Live from Prague The recent release of Roger Waters’ “This Is Not a Drill: Live from Prague—The Movie,” provides an opportunity for music fans around the world who did not attend one of the concerts in 2022 and 2023...
NEXEN TYRE AUSTRALIA Accelerates Growth in SUV and Ute Market with Launch of ROADIAN ATX
The Laotian Times
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August 17, 2025
Strengthening presence through localised product offerings, enhanced logistics infrastructure, and strategic sports marketing initiatives SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NEXEN TYRE, a leading global tyre manufacturer, has...
Czechia defies Beijing: Strengthens Taiwan ties with sovereign, value-driven diplomacy
BizNews
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Under this agreement, Taiwanese diplomats would continue to enjoy diplomatic privileges, including rates-free rentals along with diplomatic number plates and immunity. It was in the spirit of the overall relationship as an ambiguous, unofficial...
September 6: Prague Hosts Indian Festival of Music, Food, and Community
Prague Morning
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August 17, 2025
Prague will host its annual celebration of Indian culture, Ganeshotsav, on Saturday, September 6, at Kulturní dům Ládví. Ganeshotsav, the festival honoring Lord Ganesha, is more than a celebration of Indian culture—it’s a way to bring people...
Miners, not ETFs, are building the financial backbone of Bitcoin
CryptoSlate
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August 17, 2025
The following is a guest post and opinion from Armando Aguilar, Head of Capital Formation and Growth at TeraHash. ETFs may dominate the headlines, but the real architects of Bitcoin’s liquidity are the miners quietly building balance sheets. Since...
Meet Lucy: 3.18-Million-Year-Old Human Fossil Arrives in Prague
Prague Morning
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August 17, 2025
For the first time ever, one of the world’s most famous fossils arrived in Europe. Prague’s National Museum will showcase two of the world’s most famous human ancestor fossils. Lucy, a 3.2-million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis skeleton, and...
American Airlines explains direct flights to Budapest, Prague – VIDEO
Daily News Hungary
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August 17, 2025
American Airlines has announced its widebody summer schedule for 2026, highlighting two new Central European destinations: Budapest and Prague. Starting in May 2026, the new nonstop flights will operate out of the airline’s Philadelphia hub,...
Personal bankruptcies on the rise
Radio Prague International
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August 17, 2025
A total of 1,392 personal bankruptcies were declared in the Czech Republic in July, 74 more than in June, exceeding last year’s monthly average by over 20 percent, according to data released by CRIF, the Czech Credit Bureau, based on court...