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A film shares the challenges of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic
Global Voices
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August 17, 2025
The film “Letní škola, 2001” (Summer school, 2001) just hit cinemas in the Czech Republic. It tells the story of the different identity crises faced by some members of the now 80,000-strong Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, from a...
Czech Republic man sues Christie’s over buyers of Nazi-thieved artwork
New York Post
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August 16, 2025
A Czech man claims he’s the rightful heir to paintings worth millions that once belonged to a Jewish cabaret performer who was killed by the Nazis — and wants auction house Christie’s to reveal what it knows about the art’s current location and...
Ukraine sanctions Czech-based Voice of Europe
Radio Prague International
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August 17, 2025
Ukraine has added Czech-based Voice of Europe to its sanctions list, Czech Radio reported on Sunday. According to last year’s findings by the Czech counterintelligence service BIS, the firm ran a disinformation website and sought to influence...
Czech police arrest infamous darknet operator in Bitcoin-for-favors scandal
crypto.news
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August 15, 2025
The man behind Sheep Marketplace, a defunct darknet hub, now faces fresh charges after allegedly funneling $45 million in Bitcoin to Czech officials in the justice ministry. Prosecutors confirm the probe covers money laundering and illegal drug...
Poland tries to prevent abortion tourism to Czech Republic
Christian Network Europe
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The Polish government in Warsaw has tried to prevent abortion tourism to the neighbouring Czech Republic. The embassy in Prague requested the Czech government not to introduce legislation that makes it easier for Polish women to obtain an abortion...
August bank holiday: Three cheap city breaks with hotel prices starting from £19
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry recommends three historical cities you should try for a Bank Holiday weekend getaway this summer If you want to treat yourself to a little getaway at the end of this month, why not go on a city...
Czech Police Detain Convicted Criminal Linked To $45 Million Bitcoin Donation Scandal
Bitcoinist
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August 16, 2025
Czech authorities have announced the arrest of a convicted criminal related to the $45 million Bitcoin scandal that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape earlier this year. On Friday, Czech media outlets revealed that Tomáš...
Rheinmetall scores Czech MOD maintenance deal
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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August 16, 2025
The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and maintenance work for the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and the Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicle. A corresponding comprehensive follow-up...
Czech Police Arrest Donor in Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Scandal: Report
CoinDesk
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Czech police have detained convicted drug trafficker Tomáš Jiřikovský, the man behind a multi-billion-dollar bitcoin donation to the country’s Ministry of Justice, escalating a scandal that has already claimed a cabinet minister. The Supreme...
Czech Out New Prague draws an ‘amazing’ turnout
MN South News - Minnesota
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August 15, 2025
The New Prague Chamber of Commerce held its ninth annual Czech Out New Prague Thursday evening, Aug. 7, at Memorial Park and while it was a humid night with temperatures in the 80s, people showed up. “It was a steamy night and amazing turnout,”...
Czech companies interested in opportunities to participate in Armenian programs and investments
Finport
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ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Vardan Kostanyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Armenia Petr Piruncik yesterday. As reported by...
Czech police arrest Bitcoin donor, seize remaining ministry crypto over $45M scandal
Cryptopolitan
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August 15, 2025
Police in the Czech Republic have arrested the man who sparked a massive political scandal by donating a significant amount of cryptocurrency to the country’s justice ministry. The person was detained in a major raid in eastern Czechia, local...
Exploring Prague’s Soviet-Era Metro Before Flying KLM To Amsterdam
Live and Let's Fly - California
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August 16, 2025
My final day in Prague (and beyond) centered on transit, including Metro trains, buses, airplanes, and vans. I woke up early to get some work done before heading downstairs around 10:30 am for breakfast the Andaz Prague. The breakfast spread...
Czech police arrest darknet founder in $45M Bitcoin donation case
Coin Telegraph
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August 15, 2025
Czech police have reportedly arrested darknet marketplace founder Tomas Jirikovsky in connection with a $45 million Bitcoin donation that prompted the resignation of former Justice Minister Pavel Blazek earlier this year. Czech police intervened...
Czech aid to Palestinians this year exceeds CZK 41 million
Radio Prague International
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August 15, 2025
The Czech Foreign Ministry says it has provided CZK 26 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza since January, with another CZK 15 million allocated for projects in the West Bank. The ministry reiterated its view that Israel’s decision to occupy Gaza...
Czech Police Detain Key Figure in Bitcoin Donation Scandal, Seize Assets
Decrypt
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August 15, 2025
In brief Police have detained convicted drug trafficker Tomas Jirikovsky and seized assets in connection with a $45 million bitcoin donation to the Czech Ministry of Justice. The case, now focused on suspected money laundering and drug...
Business News | Ayurveda Seminars Attract Hundreds Across Czech Republic Amid Growing Interest in Natural Healing
Latestly
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August 15, 2025
PNN Czech Republic [EU], August 15: A series of Ayurveda seminars held across three major Czech cities -- Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Brno -- concluded successfully in mid-June, drawing widespread participation from individuals and professionals...
Prague Ranked Among the Best in the World for Gen Z to Live In
Prague Morning
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August 15, 2025
Are you under 30 and with a serious case of European wanderlust? Well, Time Out surveyed 18,500 locals from across the world and consulted a panel of experts to find out which cities are the best of the best based on food, culture, green spaces,...
Rolls-Royce aims to become UK’s biggest company by market value
The Times
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Rolls-Royce, Britain’s engineering champion, is chasing a target of becoming the country’s largest company by market value. The company’s chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic said that that could be achieved by a take-off in demand for small modular...
Czech Republic to advance high-speed train travel with EIB advisory support
The European Sting
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August 14, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB to advise Czech railway infrastructure manager Správa železnic on three major projects including the rail link to Prague airport and high-speed...