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22.02 / 21:45

markets MET BLOCK Food country Latin Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces - and tractors - to protest agricultural policies

Czech farmers are driving their tractors and other vehicles to to several border crossings to join forces with their colleagues from neighboring countries in their protests against European Union agriculture policies, bureaucracy and overall conditions...

19.02 / 13:37

Citi Target BLOCK European Commission country Traffic Czech farmers take tractors to Prague in a protest over EU agriculture policies

Hundreds of tractors have blocked a lane in downtown Prague in a farmers protest over European Union agriculture policies and what they say are unfair practises

08.02 / 14:23

COST Target economy wellness Czech central bank cuts interest rates for the second straight time to help economy

The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the second straight time in an effort to help the struggling economy

23.12 / 09:17

Provident Watch: EAM S Jaishankar speaks on India giving consular access to Nikhil Gupta, presently in Czech custody

Nikhil Gupta needed consular access, so the Indian embassy provided that, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar has confirmed. “He has been provided consular access thrice," he added while speaking on the Indian national in the custody of Czech authorities. EAM spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said earlier that India had received consular access on three occasions to Gupta.

22.12 / 09:41

Provident Death President shootings information Department evacuation At least 15 dead, 24 injured after shooting at Prague university: police

A lone gunman opened fire Thursday in a university building in downtown Prague, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic’s worst mass shooting, police and the city’s rescue service said.

21.12 / 23:12

Target economy country The Czech central bank cuts key interest rate for the first time since June 2022 to help economy

The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate to help the country's struggling economy

21.12 / 17:42

Art Discover shootings reports evacuation Prague shooting: Fatal incident leaves 15 dead; what we know so far

Prague's police chief confirmed that at least 15 people lost their lives in a mass shooting at Charles University. The assailant, identified as a student of the university, was later found deceased in the Faculty of Arts building, where the horrific incident unfolded. The police, along with the Czech Republic's interior ministry, secured Jan Palach Square, evacuating the affected area and intensifying the search for potential explosives, including scouring the building's balconies.

21.12 / 15:56

Twitter Art Citizens shootings information reports evacuation Updates Prague university shooting updates: Many killed and injured, say police

«The shooter has been eliminated!!! The entire building is currently being evacuated and there are several dead and dozens of injured,» police said on X, formerly Twitter.

21.12 / 15:08

Provident FIVE India gets consular access to Nikhil Gupta in Czech Republic

India received consular access on three occasions to Nikhil Gupta, who has been in a jail in the Czech capital of Prague following the US accusing him of involvement in a foiled plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said India is extending necessary consular assistance to Gupta. «An Indian national is currently in the custody of the Czech authorities pending a request for extradition to the US.

21.12 / 13:54

Target Reuters economy prevention Czech central bank kicks off rate-easing cycle with 25 bps cut

PRAGUE (Reuters) -The Czech National Bank (CNB) started an interest rate-easing cycle on Thursday with a 25 basis-point reduction that puts the main repo rate at 6.75%, the first cut in more than three years amid a backdrop of slowing inflation and a sagging economy.

02.12 / 11:33

Provident Target Reuters Citizens information reports Department Pannun 'assassination' plot: How accused Nikhil Gupta was nabbed in Prague, handed over to US days before indictment

India Express reported. This was days before the indictment was filed in a New York court. According to the the American indictment, the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil began in May, with a text message between an Indian security official and Nikhil Gupta.

28.11 / 08:19

Action Healthcare President stage country voice medicines Czech labor unions stage a day of action in protest at spending cuts and taxes

Labor unions have staged a day of protests and strikes across the Czech Republic to voice their opposition to the government’s package of cuts and austerity measures meant to keep the ballooning deficit under control

23.11 / 15:35

President country medicines Czech president approves plan introducing budget cuts, taxes. Labor unions call for protests

Czech President Petr Pavel has signed into law an economic package of dozens of measures introducing budget cuts and increased taxes designed to keep the ballooning budget deficit under control

23.11 / 10:16

Reuters Action recommendations Czech gunmaker Colt CZ makes offer for Vista Outdoor

PRAGUE (Reuters) -Czech gunmaker Colt CZ Group has made an offer to Vista Outdoor (NYSE:VSTO), valuing the U.S. sporting and outdoor goods group at about $1.7 billion, according to Reuters calculations.

01.11 / 07:55

country 3 energy companies compete to build a new nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic

Three energy companies including U.S. Westinghouse, France’s EdF and Korea’s KHNP, have submitted their final bids to build the Czech Republic’s newest reactor at the Dukovany nuclear power station as the country strives to become more energy-independe...

24.10 / 15:55

UPS Target Action film Bill stars 2024 The Crow (2024): This is what we know so far about the reboot movie

Bill Skarsgård, known for roles in action films like Deadpool 2 and Eternals, will take on the lead role of Eric Draven in the upcoming reboot of "The Crow," a departure from his brother Alexander's famous vampire character in True Blood.

24.10 / 14:51

Provident Target Progressive Fighting President Battlefield show safe Ukraine’s leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea

Ukraine’s leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea

24.10 / 13:13

Provident Target President Battlefield show country reports safe Ukraine's leader says Russian naval assets are no longer safe in the Black Sea near Crimea

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that recent Ukrainian attacks have denied the Russian fleet safe bases and secure maritime corridors in the western part of the Black Sea

24.10 / 06:11

UPS Citi FIVE Continental pandemic show These are the most liveable cities in Europe

here. EUROPEANS HAVE it pretty good. Their cities, especially in the western half of the continent, are in general splendid places to live.

19.10 / 14:33

Citizens Google President country consequences information reports American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva detained in Russia for over 4 months on 'Foreign Agent' charges, will she be jailed?

Alsu Kurmasheva, a U.S. journalist, over allegations of not complying with foreign agent registration requirements. Kurmasheva who is the Editor at Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has been confined to a detention centre in Russia’s Kazan. Her organization gets financial support from the US government. This occurrence represents the second instance of a U.S. journalist encountering legal custody in Russia during this year.

13.10 / 14:05

UPS Citizens medicines Czech parliament's lower house approves government plan to keep ballooning deficit under control

The Czech parliament’s lower house has approved dozens of measures proposed by the government designed to keep the ballooning budget deficit under control

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