Doosan's sale of gas turbines to U.S. sign of Korea's engineering competitiveness

Published: 13 Oct. 2025, 18:34 Park Gee-won, chairman of Doosan Enerbility, oversees a full-load performance test of a large gas turbine at the company’s headquarters in Changwon, South Gyeongsang in March 2024. [DOOSAN ENERBILITY] Doosan...

Are Romania’s battery manufacturing ambitions in danger?

The Romanian Ministry of Finance has terminated its financing agreement with the Czech company Tesla Energy Storage SRL (which is not a subsidiary of the US firm). The Czech-owned company was to receive 50 million euros in state aid for the...

Czech news in brief for October 10: Friday's top morning headlines

Czech manufacturers face persistent labor shortages despite annual wage growth of 5–8 percent, a Grafton Recruitment survey shows. Companies report the greatest need for technically skilled workers, multi-shift employees, and roles linked to...

Babis Agrees Czech Coalition Deal but Doubts and Questions Remain

Leader of the ANO movement Andrej Babis arrives for a meeting with Czech President Petr Pavel following the Czech general elections at the Prague Castle, in Prague, Czech Republic, 05 October 2025. EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK After a week of intense...

Racism scandal threatens to derail Czech coalition talks

Filip Turek’s nomination to the post of foreign minister appeared almost certain, when on Friday Deník N published what it alleged were Turek’s deleted Facebook posts containing openly racist, sexist and homophobic comments. Turek denied...

PRODUCTION: Arsen Anton Ostojić in Full Swing with Animated Project The Crystal Planet Starring Jeremy Irons, Vanessa Redgrave and Michael York

ZAGREB: Croatian director Arsen Anton Ostojić is currently in final production and postproduction with what he calls “one of the most demanding and expensive film projects in the region”. His 3.5 m EUR 3D long animated film The Crystal Planet /...

Etihad’s key to growth in African Aviation Market

In an exclusive interview with Capital, Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves discusses the strategic rationale behind the airline’s ambitious global expansion and record profitability. The conversation focuses on Etihad’s groundbreaking joint...

Intelligence, drones, and artificial intelligence: The Czech Army enters a new era of information

The Czech Army's intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities have undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. The evolution of modern conflicts, particularly the experience in Ukraine, is changing the way combat is conducted, as well...

Right-wing billionaire Babiš wins parliamentary election in the Czech Republic

After four years in opposition, right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš and his party ANO have emerged as the winners of the Czech parliamentary elections held October 3–4. ANO secured just under 35 percent of the vote, well ahead of the previously...

Czech nuclear watchdog chief Dana Drábová dies at age 64

PRAGUE (AP) — Dana Drábová, the popular head of the Czech nuclear watchdog for more than a quarter century during a period when the country has relied heavily on nuclear power, has died. She was 64. Drábová, a nuclear physicist and well-known...

Czech mates: Why Brno base is key to Honeywell’s international ambitions

Listed on the US stock exchange, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and with the centre of gravity for its aerospace business in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell is as American as apple pie. But for all its stars-and-stripes heritage,...

Years-long railway closure in Hungary: locals fear for their homes as new route planned for battery plant and airport expansion

The 106 railway line, Hungary’s second busiest regional route, will be shut down indefinitely from October 19. While the government promises a new track, the plan could displace residents in Debrecen’s Szepes district, as the new railway would cut...

Leylah Fernandez Admits Making Father ‘Suffer’ on Her Way to Japan Open Glory

“It’s tough to lose and (go) through that little rut, but I just want to keep competing,” Leylah Fernandez confessed two months ago after finally clinching a WTA title in her career. The 23-year-old rose to fame as a teenager after she made it to...

Czech news in brief for October 8: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines

Czech unemployment held at 4.5 percent in September, up 0.6 percentage points year on year, the Labor Office said Wednesday. Analysts said stability reflects strong post-summer hiring as most graduates found jobs, though industrial employment...

Czech weapons can go to Ukraine, but not from state budget – Czech opposition leader

Andrej Babiš. Photo: Getty Images Czech opposition leader Andrej Babiš has said his party will not fund weapons for Ukraine from the state budget should it form the next government. Source: European Pravda, citing Czech news agency ČTK Details:...

Czech defense group CSG aims to go from bullets to drones

WARSAW, Poland — Prague-based Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has announced it is entering the unmanned aerial systems market with the launch of a new company, AviaNera Technologies. CSG is a leading defense industry player in the Czech Republic and...

Prague Metro Station Flora to Close for 10-Month Renovation Starting February 2026

The Prague Transport Company (DPP) has announced the temporary closure of Flora metro station on Line A beginning February 2, 2026. The extensive renovation, which will last ten months, comes with a hefty price tag of 1.29 billion Czech crowns...

Czech out the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky

Czech out the fun at the TCHCC Heritage Fest & Muziky LA GRANGE — The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will host the 13th annual Heritage Fest & Muziky on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. The festival will begin on...

Czechia expands rules for agrivoltaics, permits vertical installations

Amendments to rules governing agrivoltaics in Czechia mean it will now be possible to deploy vertical agrivoltaics, or have installations on arable land if vegetables with high or very high labor intensity are grown at least once every three...

Škoda Elroq deployed for the first time by the Czech Police

As part of its ongoing fleet modernisation, the Czech Police are increasingly turning to electromobility. For the first time, an all-electric SUV from Škoda is being tested under real operational conditions. The new Elroq is set to prove that...