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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High As Political Will And Institutional Action Accelerate
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Ideas) Investorideas, a go-to platform for big investing ideas, including bitcoin stocks issues market commentary from deVere Group. Bitcoin surged above $112,000 this week for the first time, driven by mounting political...
PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A LIST OF GIFTS THAT MAIA SANDU RECEIVED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025
Infotag
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July 8, 2025
The Presidential Administration has published a list of gifts that Maia Sandu received in the first half of 2025. As reported by INFOTAG, the total amount of gifts is almost 40 thousand lei (two thousand euros). The most expensive gift was a...
President Pavel for BBC: Ukraine can only win the war with superior technology and economic support
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
Russia and Ukraine both face limitations that prevent either side from gaining the upper hand in the ongoing war, Czech President Petr Pavel said in an interview with BBC Ukraine. He noted that since Russia has far more potential recruits, Ukraine...
Post Office could hand ownership to staff amid review after Horizon scandal
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
Ministers are to consider handing over ownership of the Post Office to its operators after the Horizon IT scandal. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published a green paper, starting the first big review of the scandal-plagued...
Czech president does not believe Russia is currently winning war
Ukrainska Pravda
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Czech President Petr Pavel. Photo: Getty Images Czech President Petr Pavel has disagreed with the statement that Russia is currently "winning the war" against Ukraine. Source: Pavel in an interview with BBC Ukraine, as reported by European Pravda...
Czech President Petr Pavel on Ukraine War and Russia Relations
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
At the beginning of 2023, Petr Pavel, a former general who actively supports Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, became the president of the Czech Republic. He has dedicated his life to the military and only entered politics a few...
Russia hires migrants to wreak havoc, Czech intel report says
Politico Europe
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July 10, 2025
“This includes weakening the cohesion of Western societies, spreading fear and uncertainty, undermining public trust in the state’s ability to protect its citizens, and increasing pressure to scale back support for Ukraine in its defense against...
‘Caravan’ Review: A Tough and Intimate Czech Drama Carried by a Superb Lead Actress
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 10, 2025
Actress Ana Geislerova may be something of a household name in the Czech Republic, where she broke out in the mid-’90s and then scooped up lots of awards in the early aughts with films like Innocence and Something Like Happiness. But beyond...
Czech industrial output slightly accelerates to 2.2% y/y in May
BNE Intellinews
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Czech industrial output increased by 2.2% year on year (chart) and fell by 1.6% month on month in May. This is slightly up on 2% y/y registered in April, prompting cautious optimism on the local export-oriented market with a robust car sector,...
Russia recruits migrants via Telegram for arson and sabotage in EU, Czech intelligence reports
Ukrainska Pravda
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Czech flags. Photo: Getty Images Russia is hiring migrants from outside the European Union to commit crimes, spread fear and undermine trust in national governments. Source: annual report for 2024 of the Czech intelligence service (BIS), cited by...
Czech soldiers in the Pentagon? Černochová negotiates with Americans on deal
Radio Prague International
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July 8, 2025
The US Army Training and Doctrine Command in Virginia is one of many command and control centers for the US Armed Forces. Jaromír Zůna|Photo: Czech Army In 2001, the late long-serving First Deputy Chief of Staff Jaromír Zúna, now retired, became a...
Czech president and former NATO general outlines his perception of power balance in Russia-Ukraine war
Ukrainska Pravda
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Petr Pavel. Stock photo: Getty Images Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that both Russia and Ukraine face problems and limitations that prevent either side from gaining the upper hand in the war. Source: Pavel in an interview with BBC Ukraine,...
2025 Rule of Law Report: European Commission fails to raise its voice and continues to ignore emergency situations
European Federation of Journalists
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On 8 July, the European Commission published its 6th Rule of Law (RoL) report, assessing countries’ advancements and progress in four key areas, one of which is media freedom. The same four candidate countries as in 2024 – Albania, Serbia, North...
New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel
Euronews
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Published on 10/07/2025 - 16:03 GMT+2 Europe’s long-distance rail network is getting another boost in 2026. Starting next May, passengers will be able to ride the rail from Prague to Copenhagen via Berlin. Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Railways (DSB)...
Cambodia, Czech Republic Appreciate Bilateral Relations and...
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 10, 2025 -- The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Czech Republic have expressed appreciation for their long-standing bilateral ties, fruitful cooperation, and mutual support at both bilateral and multilateral levels. This mutual...
This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections
Washingtonian
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July 10, 2025
I t’s a springtime Thursday night at Nanny O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Northwest DC, and up on the TVs, the University of Maryland men’s basketball team is struggling against the University of Florida. The bar is stuffed with revelers eating chicken...
New Sculpture At The Šilingrák Gallery Is Inspired By Plato
Brno Daily
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July 15, 2025
The outdoor gallery on Šilingrovo Namesti has been decorated with a new work of art inspired by Plato. The work by Jan Dostál, entitled ‘Foreign Stars’, is the 8th installation hosted by the square’s metal display platform since it was created in...
Russian Doxing Campaign Targets Ukrainian Military with Slovakian Server Support
Insight News Media
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July 9, 2025
A coordinated digital warfare effort exposes personal data from military personnel and activists across Europe. A recent investigation by the Jan Kuciak Center has uncovered a disturbing escalation in Russia’s information warfare: a network of...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
Birmingham scored a major international sporting event, a first for the US in nearly a decade
AL.com - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
Boccia, a game of strategy and precision played by athletes with disabilities, will bring the world back to Birmingham in summer 2026. Hot off the completion of the World Police and Fire Games, that brought athletes from more than 70 countries,...