N.Y. Sirens take Czech star Kaltounkova No. 1 in PWHL draft

Open this photo in gallery:Kristyna Kaltounkova of Czech Republic celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the bronze medal match between Czech Republic and Finland at the 2025 Women's Ice Hockey Championships in Ceske Budejovice,...

Czech Parliament Holds Commemoration Marking 30th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

The Czech Parliament today held a commemoration ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Ambassador Martina Mlinarević greeted parliamentarians, diplomats, Czech veterans who served in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as...

New York Sirens pick Czech forward Kristýna Kaltounková 1st overall in PWHL draft

PWHL·Breaking The New York Sirens have selected Colgate University forward Kristýna Kaltounková with the first pick in the 2025 PWHL draft on Tuesday, adding a forward with size and skill. Teams to add new talent over 6 rounds of selections...

Czech Supreme Court cancels acquittal of populist leader Babiš in EU subsidy fraud

The Czech Supreme Court in Prague has cancelled the acquittal of Czech populist leader and billionaire ex-Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his ex-manager and Member of the European Parliament, Jana Nagyová, over the alleged €2mn Stork's Nest...

Sirens select Czech star Kaltounkova first overall in PWHL draft

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 6:22 PM CDT Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 OTTAWA - The New York Sirens selected Kristyna Kaltounkjova of Vlasim, Czechia, with the first pick in Tuesday's Professional Women's Hockey League draft, held at the Hard Rock...

Moses: How Ogbu Helped Me To Settle Down At Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague midfielder David Moses has praised Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu for helping him to settle down quickly with the club. Recall that Moses joined Slavia Prague this summer from MFK Karviná. In a chat with the club’s website, the...

Duplantis dominates at Golden Spike in Czech Republic

Sweden's Armand Duplantis won pole vault at the Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on Tuesday, as 17-year-old Australian Gout Gout improved his 200 meters personal best to 20.02 seconds. Duplantis cleared 6.13 meters in the eastern Czech city of...

Czech news in brief for June 24: Tuesday's top headlines

A gas pipe burst during repairs on Dittrichova Street in Prague late Monday afternoon, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents to stay indoors. Three café guests were evacuated, but no injuries were reported, and no gas was detected in...

Czech Le Pen? Court Reopens Right-Wing Frontrunner’s 20-Year-Old Case Months Before Election

On Monday, June 23rd, the Prague High Court overturned former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s earlier acquittal in a “fraud” case dating back nearly two decades. The ruling forces the same district court that cleared his name last year to re-examine...

Czech Filmmakers Cross Borders, Push Boundaries as Industry Rides State Support to Reach New Heights

It was a historic scene at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, when Czech filmmaker Zuzana Kirchnerová climbed the stairs of the Lumière Theater for the premiere of her long-gestating debut feature “Caravan,” the first time in more than three...

Czech Animators Stir Memories of Golden Age With ‘New Wave’ of Rising Talents

The Czech animation industry can point to a century-long legacy that gave rise to internationally recognized talents including Jiří Trnka, Karel Zeman, Jan Švankmajer and Jiří Barta, many of whom ushered in a golden age that flourished alongside...

Prague City Approves Clear Rules for Dispensing Boxes

To bring order to the growing presence of dispensing boxes across the city, the Prague City Council has approved a new framework outlining how and where these boxes can be installed on public land. The initiative reflects a growing need to balance...

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Edmonton Oil Kings make big trade to get top Czech prospect Max Curran

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey "Max is a guy who obviously has the veteran prowess, being in the league for the last couple of years" The Oil Kings logo is seen at centre ice in Rogers Place in this 2022 file photo. Photo by Greg Southam...

Czech Days Queen

Yankton, SD (57078) Today Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 75F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Potential for heavy...

Prague to regulate parcel lockers, proposed ban on shared e-scooters rejected

Prague councilors have approved new rules for parcel lockers in public spaces. The aim is to prevent obstructions on sidewalks and reduce visual clutter. The rules set limits on size, spacing, and advertising. A proposal to ban shared e-scooters...

Škoda LRVs debut in Frankfurt (Oder) and Prague

New Škoda LRVs have entered service in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, and started passenger testing in the Czech capital Prague. New Škoda 46T LRVs for Frankfurt (Oder). FRANKFURT (Oder) City Transport launched passenger operation on June 17 with the...

US tax bill could have ‘big influence’ on Czech central bank’s portfolio, official says

By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spend legislation could have a big impact on the Czech central bank’s investment in U.S. assets, an official said on Tuesday. Czech National Bank board member...

Discipline Key To MRSM Ulul Albab Felda Trolak’s Victory In Prague - Principal

IPOH, June 24 (Bernama) -- Despite a tight study schedule, 53 students from the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Ulul Albab Felda Trolak proved that excellence is possible both in the classroom and on stage, earning the Golden Diploma Award at...

OMV, Pražská boost ultra-fast EV charging in Czech Republic

The new agreement aims to install over 100 ultra-fast charging stations nationwide by 2030, including sites at selected BILLA supermarkets.OMV Česká republika and Pražská energetika (PRE) have unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand the...