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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...
Czech gun legislation stumbles forward
The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Tennessee
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Tennessee rejected tougher gun laws after the Covenant School shooting. But Czech citizens pushed for more gun laws after a 2023 university attack. A law was passed by the Czech Republic’s upper house in March 2024, but it does not take effect...
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...
Carat Retains Vodafone Media
MediaPost
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Dentsu agency Carat has retained the media buying account for European telecom giant Vodafone across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with an extended three-year contract starting in January. The renewal follows a competitive review....
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...
Classical Music Playlist, August 18, 2025
Capradio - California
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Antonín Dvořák (background photo by Michael Browning on Unsplash) Czech composer Antonín Dvořák arrived in New York in 1892 to be the Director of a new music school and to help American composers create a uniquely “American” sounding classical...
TarabA new podcast series on the Middle East's music scene
The National News
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Tarab is a new weekly music podcast hosted by The National’s Saeed Saeed that takes you inside the Middle East’s music scene. The first season brings you conversations with some of the region’s most captivating voices, from genre-defying...
EBU, World Rowing extend media rights deal
Advanced Television
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August 17, 2025
Audiences across Europe can look forward to continued access to world-class Rowing coverage, as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing, the international governing body of the sport of Rowing, have announced the renewal of their...
Cheb a “benchmark city for sports”, named European City of Sport for 2026
Radio Prague International
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August 18, 2025
At the end of July, an ACES Europe evaluation committee, led by the organization’s President Gian Francesco Lupatelli, visited Cheb. The aim was to assess the city’s candidacy to join a selection of European cities to carry the prestigious...
Amber Galloway-Gallego — Music Sign Language Interpretation
ABILITY Magazine
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Green Day — Amazon Music Live Amber Galloway-Gallego has emerged as a trailblazer in the world of sign language interpretation, particularly within the realm of concerts and music festivals. Specializing in the dynamic genres of rap and hip-hop,...
Skepticism high in Czechia regarding Putin’s willingness to stop the war
Radio Prague International
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August 18, 2025
Petr Fiala|Photo: Zuzana Jarolímková, iROZHLAS.cz Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (SPOLU) joined in a video conference of leaders of the Coalition of the Willing, ahead of Monday’s talks, stressing the importance of maintaining EU unity and...
Czech community of Burleson County holding annual kolache festival
KBTX - Texas
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August 17, 2025
CALDWELL, Texas (KBTX) - The city of Caldwell is honoring their Czech heritage with the 40th annual Kolache Festival. The event is held on the 2nd Saturday in September every year. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. in downtown Caldwell which is...
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...
Joan Collins dazzles in swimsuit and teases Agatha Christie news
Hello!
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August 17, 2025
No one embodies Hollywood glamour quite like Dame Joan Collins – and this time, she's dazzled fans by sharing a poolside Instagram snap while teasing exciting news about her latest TV project. The 92-year-old TV legend posed in a chic white...
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...
Manchester United vs. Arsenal FREE LIVE STREAM (8/17/25): Watch Premier League online | Time, TV, channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 17, 2025
Manchester United faces Arsenal in a Premier League soccer match on Sunday, August 17, 2025 (8/17/25) at Old Trafford in Stretford, England. How to watch: Fans can watch the match with a free trial to DirecTV. Here’s what you need to know: What:...
Rangers vs Club Brugge: how to watch Champions League play-off first leg, TV details, live stream + team news
GlasgowWorld
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August 17, 2025
How Rangers fans can watch Champions League play-off tie vs Club Brugge on both TV and other devices Rangers continue their quest to reach the Champions League group stages and secure a £40 million jackpot in the process - but they must navigate a...
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 says Putin 'not serious' about peace despite Alaska talks with Trump
Yeni Safak
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August 16, 2025
The Czech foreign minister on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump's efforts to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, however accused Russia of not being serious about peace. In a post on the US social media platform X, Jan Lipavsky...
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...