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Scientists warn hundreds of dormant volcanoes could soon erupt - with explosions more powerful than ever
A volcano in the throes of eruption truly is a force of nature. Molten rock, ash and gases from deep within the Earth’s mantle find their way up to the surface and either flow slowly out of a fissure or explode suddenly into the air. In recent...

CHOICE Newsletter: Czech MFA v. Chinese Hackers
Welcome to the June issue of our monthly newsletter! The past month has been particularly busy for us at CHOICE. We have been working hard to conclude several major research projects, plan future events with our partners and finalize our first...
Korean and European advanced biotechnology researchers gather in Brussels to discuss joint participation in Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe Networking Forum for Advanced Bio Researchers Held Sector-Specific Networking Forums (e.g., Energy, Advanced Mobility) to Continue in the Future The Korea-EU Research Center (Director: Dae-Myung Lee), located in Brussels, Belgium,...

Czechia to showcase autonomous tech and smart regions vision at Expo Osaka
Czechia will spotlight future mobility and smart infrastructure at Expo 2025 in Osaka during its Autonomous Technologies Week from July 8 to 10. The event will present innovations in drones, rescue systems, and autonomous vehicles, including a...

Czech Audiovisual Industry Saw 27% Drop In Turnover In 2024
The total turnover of the Czech audiovisual industry decreased by 27% last year to under CZK 10 billion, according to the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), including an expected drop of 40% in revenue from foreign productions, as the 20%...

First Czech-Viet Feature ‘Summer School, 2001’ and Anime Series: Duzan Duong Is Everywhere at KVIFF
The Czech Republic has the third-largest Vietnamese diaspora in Europe, only behind Germany and France. In fact, the Vietnamese make up the third-largest ethnic minority in the country after Slovaks and Ukrainians. Now, this community is buzzing...

Poland tightens borders with Germany and Lithuania to stem migration surge
A sign welcoming travellers at the Poland-EU border. Poland is reintroducing border controls with Germany and Lithuania amid migration concerns. Credit : open3579, Shutterstock Poland has announced it will reinstate border checks with Germany and...

Anime Series and Czech-Viet Film ‘Summer School, 2001’: Duzan Duong
The Czech Republic has the third-largest Vietnamese diaspora in Europe, solely behind Germany and France. The truth is, the Vietnamese make up the third-largest ethnic minority within the nation after Slovaks and Ukrainians. Now, this neighborhood...

Tokyo-born Czech nationalist revives Czexit ahead of national election
PRAGUE – Tomio Okamura, the Tokyo-born leader of Czechia’s far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, is making a political comeback before the October general election – and bringing the idea of a Czech EU exit back with him. Okamura has...

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines
Engines are the de facto heart of an aircraft, directly determining its speed, range, maneuverability, and reliability. Their development spans multiple disciplines, including materials science, aerodynamics, control systems, and combustion...
Chuck Tonelli says STEM Teacher of the Year award about ‘we,’ not ‘me’
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in STEM in Iowa 2025, an annual special section distributed in The Gazette that provides an in-depth look at how this...

Cyclists take on 1,000km ride in aid of cancer research
A group of local cyclists is in Germany to take part in the ALIVE 2025 Cycling Challenge in aid of cancer research. The group left Malta on Friday, ready to take on a 1,000km ride from Berlin to Salzburg in Austria. They are to cycle through...

Latvia, Czech Republic Deepen Security And Economic Cooperation
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 5. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže completed a productive working visit to the Czech Republic on July 3–4, where she met with high-level Czech officials and discussed security, defense,...

Czech Republic Bill To Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation And Allow Psilocybin For Medical Use Heads To President’s Desk
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic have passed a bill to reform the nation’s drug laws by legalizing simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allowing the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. One month after the Chamber of Deputies...

Prague and Other Parts of Czech Republic Are Without Power, Cause Unknown
Parts of the Czech Republic are currently without electricity, including parts of Prague, Central Bohemia, Usti and Liberec regions. According to the grid operator CEPS, the cause of the problems is not yet known, but technicians are working on...

Power slowly restored in Czechia after widespread blackout
PRAGUE – The Czech grid operator said power was slowly being restored on Friday afternoon after a major blackout brought widespread disruption across the country. According to the national transmission system operator ČEPS, a large section of the...

Prague hit with power outage leaving people 'trapped in elevators'
A huge power outage across the Czech Republic has left people 'trapped in elevators'. The power cut has hammered Prague and surrounding areas leaving residents in darkness. As the Mirror reports, Prague's metro transport service has ground to a...

Prague at standstill after huge power outage hits the Czech Republic
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Czechs funniest nation in the world, scientific study finds
In a ranking spanning 30 countries, Czechia edged Portugal and Ireland to claim the top spot. According to the study, “Czechs excel at self-defeating humour and also rank highly for aggressive humour, a potent mix of self-deprecation, razor-sharp...

World News | China Plotted Attack on Taiwan's Former Vice Prez Hsiao Bi-khim During Prague Visit, Says Czech Intel
Taipei [Taiwan], July 5 (ANI): The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus in Taiwan has put forward an official motion denouncing China for allegedly plotting a vehicular attack on then-vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim during her trip to...