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Russia-backed gang jailed for arson attack on London warehouse in planned 'sabotage campaign'
The warehouse was targeted as it was being used to supply humanitarian aid and satellite equipment to Ukraine A group of Wagner Group stooges have been jailed for setting fire to a warehouse storing aid to Ukraine, as part of a planned "campaign...
Will Trump-style billionaire return to power? What the Czech election means for Ukraine
Czechs head to the polls this Friday and Saturday in an election which could impact the country’s support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Petr Fiala faces being voted out of office, with billionaire businessman Andrej Babis the current favourite to...
Will Trump-style billionaire Andrej Babis return to power? What the Czech election means for Ukraine
Czechs head to the polls this Friday and Saturday in an election which could impact the country’s support for Ukraine. Prime Minister Petr Fiala faces being voted out of office, with billionaire businessman Andrej Babis the current favourite to...
Economic Concerns Dominate as Disillusioned Czechs Head to the Polls
Voters are faced with rising costs, political disillusionment, and the possible return of populist billionaire Andrej Babis. On 3 and 4 October, Czech voters will choose a new parliament in an election shaped by economic hardship and discontent...
The International Luxury Hotel Association's INSPIRE Prague to Explore Hotel Management, Wellness, and Brand Leadership with Global Sponsors
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) will soon welcome luxury hospitality leaders from across Europe and beyond to INSPIRE Europe, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech...
Ukraine war latest: Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says
Key developments on Oct. 3: Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in massive strikes ahead of winter, Zelensky says Ukrainian drones strike major Russian chemical plant over 1,700 kilometers from front lines Trump unlikely to send...
UNTOLD Dubai 2025 Unveils Daily Schedule, Headliners, and New Stage
UNTOLD Dubai, the highly anticipated music festival, returns this year from Thursday, November 6, to Sunday, November 9. Set in the vibrant venue of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the festival promises an electrifying experience, aiming to surpass its...
VISEGRAD BLOG: Will Czechia drift into Slovak and Hungarian direction after this week’s elections?
Czechia’s largest opposition party, billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš’ populist ANO, is widely expected to win the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 3-4. This would be a remarkable comeback after Babiš was narrowly ousted by a...
UK security interests at risk from pro-Putin candidate in Czech election
British efforts to counter Russian spies in Europe are at risk because of elections in Czechia. The prospect of a pro-Putin government in Prague has Moscow “rubbing its hands” with glee, officials have warned. Voters head to the polls on Friday...
EMO 2025 drives AI and automation for greater global industrial...
For five days, Hanover became the stage for EMO, the world’s leading trade fair for production technology. With around 80,000 trade visitors from across the globe – more than half from outside Germany – the event generated significant innovation...
Former PM Babiš set for clear election victory in Czech Republic
Andrej Babiš, billionaire businessman and leader of the populist ANO party, is once again at the centre of Czech politics. Polls give him a commanding lead ahead of this weekend’s parliamentary election, but his return to the prime minister’s...
AB InBev to reintroduce Bud beer in Germany ahead of 150th anniversary celebration
GERMANY – Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has announced plans to reintroduce its Bud beer brand to the German market in 2026 as part of celebrations marking the brand’s 150th anniversary. The Belgium-based brewing giant said the relaunch comes...
A New Magnetic Transistor for More Energy-Efficient Electronics
Electronics & Sensors INSIDER Researchers have created a magnetic transistor that could enable smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient circuits. (Image: MIT News; iStock) Transistors, the building blocks of modern electronics, are typically...
Rising Number of Czech Families Struggle to Afford School Lunches
A growing number of Czech parents are unable to cover the cost of school lunches for their children. The non-profit initiative Lunches for Children (Obědy pro děti), run by Women for Women, cites divorce, job loss, or serious illness as the...
Final Casting at Czech Site Slévárna HEUNISCH Brno in October 2025
HEUNISCH Foundry sets the course for a CO₂-neutral future with group reorganization HEUNISCH Foundry in Bad Windsheim is restructuring its group organization and will close one of its two plants in the Czech Republic. The decision was driven by...
In Czech Republic, EU-skeptic ex-PM Babis eyes return in parliamentary surveys
The Czech Republic holds a parliamentary election on October 3 and 4, with the opposition ANO celebration of previous Prime Minister Andrej Babis leading viewpoint surveys ahead of the primary centre-right judgment celebrations. What’s at stake?...
Asbis acquires Czech premium audio distributor CPT Praha
Cyprus-headquartered ASBISc Enterprises Plc, commonly referred to as Asbis, has announced the acquisition of CPT Praha spol. s r.o., a Czech distributor specialising in premium audio products. The board of directors of Asbis confirmed that the...
Electrification will cause system collapse without flexibility warns energy commissioner Jørgensen
Electrification will lead to system collapse unless flexibility is introduced, the EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned, writes Vic Wyman in Brussels. Yet, Linda-Maria Wadman, chief business development officer of Swedish grid...
Why do Slovaks pay so much more than Czechs for gas?
Prime Minister Robert Fico has long insisted that Slovakia cannot survive without Russian gas, claiming it is cheaper than supplies from other sources. The reality, however, looks rather different. Article continues after video advertisement...
From prompt to production: How AI-native startups are reshaping enterprise tech
Artificial intelligence is entering its AI-native chapter, where software is no longer confined to the pace or resources of traditional enterprises. Instead, a wave of innovation is being fueled by developers who can build production-ready systems...