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DRONTECH ASIA 2025 OPENS IN KUALA LUMPUR: MALAYSIA SETS THE PACE FOR DRONE AND ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
The region's premier drone and UAV exhibition and conference enter its second edition with strong global participation and a high-level conference. Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) calls for stronger local engagement in...

Czech election frontrunner Babiš hit over head with a crutch
News Politics Andrej Babiš was at a campaign rally when he was attacked. Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš was briefly hospitalized after being attacked on the campaign trail Monday. Babiš, who is leading in the polls ahead of an October...

Business News | Sai University Strengthens Research Excellence Under the Leadership of Stanford- Listed Top 2% Scientist Prof. Ajith Abraham
India PR Distribution Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 1: Sai University, Chennai, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to research, innovation, and transformative learning by appointing globally acclaimed scientist Prof. Ajith Abraham as...

Viktoria Plzen vs Malmo Prediction and Betting Tips | October 2nd 2025
Viktoria Plzen will host Malmo at the Stadion Mesta Plzne on Thursday in the second round of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League league phase. The home side have hit a rough patch in recent games, most recently suffering a shock 1-0 defeat to...

Government meets union leaders and employers, Luxembourg to participate in Ukraine support project, and inflation nearly doubles
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 3 September. Luxembourg TRI-PARTITE TALKS – The government is meeting trade unions and employers' representatives today for a third round of negotiations on the social...

Czech Republic to host Toyota’s first European EV plant
The world’s largest automaker by sales, Toyota, is expected to begin the development of its first European base for fully electric cars at its Kolin plant in the Czech Republic. The proposed Czech-based Toyota plant is expected to signal Toyota...

Czech Republic approves €1.4bn purchase of 44 Leopard tanks from Germany
Published on 03/09/2025 - 17:11 GMT+2 The Czech government has approved the €1.4bn purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany as part of efforts to modernise its army. The development follows the defence ministry’s backing of the deal...

Azerbaijan, Czech Republic explore cooperation opportunities within multilateral platforms
Baku, September 12, AZERTAC As part of his visit to the Czech Republic, Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, participated in the forum "Building a Resilient Future in a Changing Climate" organized by Finland’s 2025 OSCE...

Ukraine: Czechs Should Stop Buying Russian Nuclear Fuel
Should the latest round of EU sanctions against Russia be adopted according to what Kyiv has proposed, the energy mix of the Czech Republic, of which a large proportion is nuclear, would face a serious threat. Prague is still reliant on Russian...

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...

Czech Republic to buy 44 Leopard tanks from Germany
The Czech government on Wednesday approved a Defense Ministry plan to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany. The deal is part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s military in response to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine,...

Taiwanese, Czech dignitaries enjoy NPM exhibition in Prague
Prague, Sept. 11 (CNA) Taiwanese and Czech officials gathered at the National Museum of the Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday for the opening of the Taiwan National Palace Museum's (NPM) exhibition of its treasures. Dignitaries of the Czech...


Czechia Continues the “Ukraine Program” and Will Support Ukraine in the Coming Years
On Wednesday, September 3, the government approved the continuation of the program of humanitarian, stabilization, reconstruction, and economic assistance to Ukraine for the years 2026–2030. Funding is proposed with an annual allocation of CZK 1...

Central European Foreign Ministers Discuss Ukraine, Middle East, Migration, and EU Enlargement
Foreign ministers from Central European states met under the Central 5 (C5) format to discuss the current situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, illegal migration, and the expansion of the European Union. The meeting of ministers from Slovakia,...

Government approves Leopard tank purchase, further aid to Ukraine
The Czech government on Wednesday approved the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Czech military. In the first phase, the country plans to acquire 44 command and battle tanks. Including adjustments to meet the needs of the Czech army, the deal...

Czechia’s Pendolino sets 200 km/h record on Prague - České Budějovice line
Photo: Jakub Vik, Czech Radio Train travel enthusiasts bought their tickets for Sunday's highly-publicized train ride weeks in advance. It was the first time a train in Czechia was authorised to exceed the 160 km/h operating limit that has long...

Czech PM warns country could 'head East' as election tensions rise
Despite the disruption, Fiala delivered his remarks, with supporters often drowning out protesters with applause. At one point, he addressed the activists directly: "Come to me, we will have fun together, and things will definitely get better."

Czech billionaire ex-PM Babiš hit on the head with a crutch at campaign event
Czech billionaire ex-prime minister Andrej Babiš was attacked by an elderly person with crutches during his ANO party’s campaign in the Moravian-Silesian region in northeastern Czechia. Populist ANO is a heavy favourite to win the October...

Government approves Leopard tank purchase
The Czech government on Wednesday approved the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Czech military. In the first phase, the country plans to acquire 44 command and battle tanks. Including adjustments to meet the needs of the Czech army, the deal...