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Iran Threatens Attacks on Foreign Persian-Language Media Outlets
Worldaktuality-skqatar-tribune1d ago2 sources

Iran Threatens Attacks on Foreign Persian-Language Media Outlets

Iranian authorities have designated several overseas Persian-language broadcasters as military targets, explicitly threatening attacks against facilities such as Prague-based Radio Farda. The move signals an escalation in Tehran’s campaign against diaspora media.

Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Arrested in Corruption Scandal
PoliticsAPbloombergukrainska-pravda+34der-spiegelle-figarolsm-lvSCMPirozhlasorfdelfi-ltdigi24+26 more2d ago37 sources

Former Ukrainian Presidential Aide Arrested in Corruption Scandal

A former adviser to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has been preventatively arrested in Kyiv as part of the latest corruption scandal in Ukraine. This event occurs amidst broader anti-corruption efforts and protests in other countries.

Prague Opens Mental Health Center for Seniors
Worldaktualne-cz3d ago

Prague Opens Mental Health Center for Seniors

Prague has launched its first Mental Health Center for Seniors, designed to assist elderly individuals with mental illnesses, particularly dementia, and their families. The city is also constructing a new pavilion to expand care facilities.

New Fountain and Greenery Planned for Ortenovo Square in Prague 7
Cultureaktualne-cz5d ago

New Fountain and Greenery Planned for Ortenovo Square in Prague 7

Prague 7 City Hall has begun renovations on Ortenovo Square, located between U Uranie and Komunardů streets, to create a new fountain, improve pathways, and plant more greenery. The project, costing 16.4 million CZK including VAT, aims to revitalize the paved area.

Prague Metro Line B Service Interrupted After Collision
Worldirozhlasaktualne-cz8d ago2 sources

Prague Metro Line B Service Interrupted After Collision

Service on Prague Metro Line B has been interrupted between Florenc and Nové Butovice following a collision with a person at Smíchovské nádraží. Replacement transport has been arranged for affected passengers.

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures
Scienceaktualne-czradio-prague11d ago2 sources

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures

The Czech Republic experienced record-breaking high temperatures, with new records set at 30 percent of weather stations, particularly in Moravia and Silesia. The heatwave continued into Sunday, marking an unusually warm period.

Worldirozhlas12d ago

New Bus Line Opens in Prague's Blanka Tunnel

Prague's Blanka tunnel complex now hosts a new public transport bus line, 145, connecting Dejvice with Čimice. The service was made possible by sufficient drivers and measures ensuring smooth passage even during increased traffic.

Netflix to Film Dan Brown's Latest Book Adaptation in Prague
Technologyaktualne-cz14d ago

Netflix to Film Dan Brown's Latest Book Adaptation in Prague

Netflix is set to begin filming a new series in Prague in September, based on Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Secret of Secrets." The story, which starts in Prague and continues to London and New York, will feature iconic Czech locations such as Charles Bridge.

Prague Hospitals Report Blood Shortage, Urge Donations
Worldirozhlas14d ago

Prague Hospitals Report Blood Shortage, Urge Donations

Prague's Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ÚHKT) is reporting a critical shortage of A and 0 blood types and has issued a public appeal for donations. Other Prague hospitals are also experiencing low blood supplies during the summer holiday period.

Czech State Ordered to Compensate Neograph Founder Sitta
Politicsaktualne-cz16d ago

Czech State Ordered to Compensate Neograph Founder Sitta

A Prague municipal court has definitively ruled that the Czech state must pay 35 million Czech crowns in compensation to Vladimír Sitta, a key witness in the Prague public transport 'ticket case', who faced prosecution for alleged tunneling.

Babiš and Costa Back EU Enlargement at Prague Meeting
Politicsn1-serbiaradio-prague16h ago2 sources

Babiš and Costa Back EU Enlargement at Prague Meeting

Czech and Portuguese prime ministers reaffirmed their support for European Union expansion during a bilateral meeting in Prague, highlighting enlargement as a strategic geopolitical priority. Both leaders expressed optimism regarding Montenegro’s ongoing accession process.

Increase in Tram-Pedestrian Collisions in Czech Cities
Worldirozhlas3d ago

Increase in Tram-Pedestrian Collisions in Czech Cities

Transport companies in Brno and Prague, Czech Republic, have reported a significant increase in tram-pedestrian collisions this year, often attributed to pedestrian inattention, with four fatalities recorded in Brno.

Prague Coalition Leader Skeptical of Alliance with ANO
Politicsirozhlas4d ago

Prague Coalition Leader Skeptical of Alliance with ANO

Tomáš Portlík, the Prague leader of the Spolu coalition, expressed skepticism about forming a governing coalition with the ANO movement in the capital after the October municipal elections, though ANO's leader Jan Hušbauer did not rule out such cooperation.

Czechs and Slovaks Commemorate 1968 Warsaw Pact Invasion
Worldirozhlasaktualne-czaktuality-sk6d ago3 sources

Czechs and Slovaks Commemorate 1968 Warsaw Pact Invasion

Czechs and Slovaks are commemorating the 58th anniversary of the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion that ended the Prague Spring. Events are being held across both countries to remember the occupation and its victims.

Czech Republic Warns of Flash Floods Due to Strong Storms
Worldaktualne-cz6d ago

Czech Republic Warns of Flash Floods Due to Strong Storms

Meteorologists are warning that strong storms expected on Friday evening and Saturday night could cause significant rises in water levels of smaller tributaries of the lower Vltava in Prague and smaller rivers in northern Czechia, potentially reaching second-degree flood alerts.

Shared Apartment Rents Soar in Czech Republic
Businessirozhlas8d ago

Shared Apartment Rents Soar in Czech Republic

Students seeking shared accommodation in the Czech Republic face significantly higher rents this year, with prices in cities like Prague and Brno increasing by over ten percent, reaching up to 12,000 CZK per month for a room.

Environmentradio-prague15d ago

Czech Farmers Adapt to Drought and Heat with New Crops

Czech farmers are increasingly turning to sunflowers and experimenting with crops like figs and olives as drought and intensifying heat continue to impact traditional agriculture. This shift reflects efforts to adapt to changing climate conditions.

Czech Citizen Aleš K. Caught in Major Espionage Affair in Beijing
Politicsirozhlas7d ago

Czech Citizen Aleš K. Caught in Major Espionage Affair in Beijing

A detained Czech citizen, Aleš K., in Beijing has become an unwitting player in a major espionage affair, with questions arising about his connections to figures like Macinka, Okamura, and arms dealer Strnad, and whether Czech diplomacy will exchange him for an alleged Chinese spy in Prague.

Exhibition Showcases Letters Received by Czech Radio in 1968
Worldradio-prague8d ago

Exhibition Showcases Letters Received by Czech Radio in 1968

An exhibition highlights a portion of Czech Radio's rich, multilingual archive of thousands of letters received from listeners worldwide in 1968, when its international broadcasting service was a primary source of information about Czechoslovakia.

Wenceslas Square in Prague Generates a Ton of Waste Daily
Environmentaktualne-cz13d ago

Wenceslas Square in Prague Generates a Ton of Waste Daily

An analysis by Prague authorities and the Institute of Circular Economy revealed that people dispose of approximately one ton of waste daily in Wenceslas Square, with beverage packaging accounting for a third of it. The study was conducted over two days.

Total Solar Eclipse Captivates Europe, Lessons Learned and Future Eclipses Anticipated
ScienceFrance 24el-mundola-vanguardia+3radio-praguelrt-englishportugal-news14d ago6 sources

Total Solar Eclipse Captivates Europe, Lessons Learned and Future Eclipses Anticipated

A total solar eclipse plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness, while a partial eclipse was observed across other European countries. The event drew large crowds and provided valuable lessons for preparing for future eclipses in 2027 and 2028, with anticipation already building for the next major celestial event.

Millions Across Europe Observe Rare Total Solar Eclipse
ScienceBBCbloombergNYT+60FTle-mondeThe Guardiannzzyle-uutisetcbcnosruv+52 more15d ago63 sources

Millions Across Europe Observe Rare Total Solar Eclipse

Millions of people across Europe gathered to witness a rare total solar eclipse, the first on mainland Europe since 2006, with many locations offering special viewing events and NASA observing from Spain. The event also raised concerns about potential strain on UK power supplies and a shortage of protective eyewear in some areas.

Details Emerge in Lindsay Clancy Triple Murder Case
Politicscbchindustan-times15d ago2 sources

Details Emerge in Lindsay Clancy Triple Murder Case

New details are emerging regarding the Lindsay Clancy case, including the medications she was prescribed before the 2023 killings of her three children and the identities of the prosecutors leading the case. Her husband's divorce and new life in NYC are also being reported.

Czech Deacon Arrested on Rape and Extortion Charges
Politicsaktualne-cz15d ago

Czech Deacon Arrested on Rape and Extortion Charges

Police have initiated criminal proceedings against Antonín Juriga, a former clergyman and dignitary of the Prague Archbishopric, accusing him of rape, torture, extortion, and dangerous threats, with a court ordering his detention.

Prague Police Search for Man Who Stole 130 Packs of Nuts
Worldaktualne-cz16d ago

Prague Police Search for Man Who Stole 130 Packs of Nuts

Prague police are searching for an unknown man who allegedly stole over 130 packages of nuts from a supermarket in Ankarská Street, Petřiny, causing approximately 15,000 CZK in damages and facing up to two years in prison.