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Czech counterintelligence suspects involvement of Russian special services in threats against European schools
According to Ceskenoviny, the Security and Information Service (BIS) reported that a Ukrainian detained on suspicion of sending threatening emails to educational institutions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia was also active in other European...

Clark Hazlett builds a global life on football, music & YouTube
Clark Hazlett, a 2015 Lynden High School graduate, is currently in Prague playing quarterback for the Prague Lions in the European League of Football while continuing to grow his Adventure Athlete YouTube channel and perform country music...

Czech Political Thriller ‘Moloch Files’ May Have A “Strong Central European Identity,” But Its Creators Say It Resonates Globally
Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. Breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. That’s...

Dan Brown Returns to Prague in September to Unveil His Latest Thriller
Dan Brown is returning to the spotlight with his latest thriller, The Secret of All Secrets, set entirely in Prague. The internationally renowned author will present the novel in the Czech capital this September, although the exact date and venue...

Czechia signs nuclear memorandum with Great Britain
Czechia has signed a nuclear memorandum with the United Kingdom aimed at cooperation in nuclear energy, including the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). “We have signed a memorandum confirming the mutual will of both countries to...

Direct Prague–Copenhagen Train to Launch in 2026, Connecting Europe’s Capitals by Day and Night
Europe’s expanding rail revival is picking up speed — and starting May 1, 2026, travelers will be able to ride the rails from Prague to Copenhagen without changing trains, thanks to a new international route operated by Czech Railways (ČD),...

‘Once’ at The Rep – an exuberant musical experience at The Rep
ALBANY, N.Y. — “Once”, a bittersweet romantic musical, is an ideal way to close out Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill’s 30-year tenure as the company’s Producing-Artistic Director. In her final effort in this role you realize that she must make annual...

Czech Republic Not to Participate in U.S. Arms Deal for Ukraine
(MENAFN) The Czech Republic has decided not to participate in the current U.S. arms procurement initiative intended for Ukraine, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on Tuesday. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a deal with NATO...

Art Meets AI to Reinvent Tomorrow’s Food Systems
By Hannah Docter-Loeb, atIdahoEdNews.org New media artist Helena Nikonole is taking the art of sound to an unusual place – a city-based hydroponic plant farm. Together with a group of scientists, she is playing different urban sounds to plants...

Deported from the U.S.: Czech rock star and clarinetist learn tough lesson on work visas
When Czech clarinetist Jaroslav Škuta was denied entry into the United States earlier this summer, his case was reported in Czech media as yet another example of allegedly harsh U.S. border controls under the current administration. In truth,...

'Inspirational' Musical Masterpieces concert coming to Bromsgrove
THE ORCHESTRA of St John’s inspirational artistic director and conductor, Dr Richard Jenkinson, will lead the much-anticipated ‘Musical Masterpieces’. The concert will be performed at St John’s Church in Bromsgrove at 7pm next Sunday, July 20....

Czech musician, former Kent grad student deported after run-in with agents, abandons U.S. tour
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A European musician scheduled to perform concerts in the U.S. this summer – including dates in Cleveland and Kent – was detained and deported earlier this month for an improper visa. Jaroslav Škuta, clarinetist for the chamber...

The 61st Annual Dwight Czech Festival and Baseball Fundraiser
DWIGHT, Neb. — The 61st annual Dwight Czech Festival will take place Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, celebrating Czech heritage with music, food, and family-friendly events. For more information, you can go here and event schedule is...
Your Local Guide to Movies in Moreton Bay for 17–23 July 2025
Families, film fans, and casual moviegoers in Moreton Bay are in for a treat this week with a colourful mix of family flicks, live concert events, and cult classics. From Bribie Island to North Lakes and Redcliffe, there’s something playing nearby...
Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill Live In Prague - cinema screening
With just over a week to go until the cinema screenings start at selected cinemas, last night in London saw a special preview showing of Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill Live In Prague at Dolby's Screening Room in Soho, which Brain Damage was...

Six in ten Gen Z travellers lie about their travels on social media
New research reveals Gen Z are guilty of using fake check-ins, recycled photos and strategic editing to fabricate luxurious online travel personas, with some even going into debt for Instagram-worthy trips. Olivia Palamountain reports More than...

Prague-based Aim wants to kill your information overload – and just raised €300k to do it
Czech startup Aim has raised €300k to build an AI-powered agent that delivers continuous, context-aware business briefings – refining its ability to read, interpret, and summarise content such as market reports, customer activity, social media...

Riga Contemporary art fair concludes in positive mood
The first international contemporary art fair 'Riga Contemporary' concluded in Riga last weekend, with organizers saying it gathered more than 12,000 visitors and 43 galleries from 16 countries over four days. Among the participants were leading...

Direct Train to Connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen by 2026
The national rail operators of the Czech Republic (ČD), Germany (DB), and Denmark (DSB) have announced the launch of a new international train route linking Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen. Set to debut in 2026, this initiative is part of a broader...

Photos: Sienna Betts enjoys timeout from FIBA U19 WC with Jazzy Davidson at Czech Republic
Jazzy Davidson and Sienna Betts, the No. 1 and No. 2 recruits in the Class of 2025, respectively (according to SportsCenter NEXT 100 Rankings), were seen strolling in the streets of the Czech Republic during their FIBA U19 World Cup campaign. Some...