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Billionaire Křetínský's Royal Mail takeover bid gets stamp of approval

Parent company IDS agreed to the takeover in May, although both sides have been awaiting UK government approval.

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Oil flow to Czech Republic from Russia through Druzhba interrupted

The development comes the day before an EU exemption, which has allowed the Czech Republic to continue receiving Russian oil, is due to expire.

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Polar blast brings snowfall across Europe

A trough of low pressure has settled over Central Europe, with polar cold air and high-altitude currents flooding the region.

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Czech Republic blames Russia for school bomb threats

The head of the Czech secret service has pointed the finger at Moscow for hoax bomb threats that forced hundreds of schools to shut for days.

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Czech power company CEZ sees profits hit by lower earnings in trading

The Czech power company CEZ recently signed a deal with Britain's Rolls-Royce SMR to develop and build small modular nuclear reactors. The company attributed the fall in profits to lower earnings in trading and mining.

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Small nuclear plants in Europe: CEZ and Rolls-Royce SMR sign a deal

CEZ plans to build the first small modular reactor at the existing Temelin nuclear plant in the first half of the 2030s.

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Poland and Czech Republic condemn renewed border checks within EU

Germany and others say the reintroduction of border controls within the Schengen Area is a necessary measure to control irregular migration, but other countries are strongly opposed to the move.

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Czechia blocks EU statement urging 'immediate ceasefire' in Lebanon

The EU fears that "any further military intervention would dramatically aggravate the situation" in the Middle East, Josep Borrell has said.

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Right-wing populist ANO party dominates Czech regional elections

The ANO movement, led by former PM Andrej Babiš, won in ten out of 13 regions in regional elections held on Friday and Saturday.

Czech Republic

Czech voters cast ballot for regional elections and Senate renewal

Czech citizens took to the polls to exercise their democratic right amidst the backdrop of severe flooding which impacted the country and other parts of Central Europe.

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WATCH: Prague train accident leaves 25 injured

A collision between a high-speed RegioJet passenger train and a stationary freight train in Prague left 25 people with minor injuries on Wednesday.

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Czechs left without electricity and drinking water following the flood

The flooding in the Czech Republic is easing, but South Bohemia is still at risk, with many households continuing to lack electricity and drinking water.

Economy

What is the economic impact of floods across Europe?

Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses.

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Heavy rains cause devastating floods in Czech Republic

Emergency workers conducted rescue operations in Czech Republic, following days of heavy rain that caused severe flooding and mass evacuations.

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Poland declares state of natural disaster in flood-hit regions

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the decision will facilitate evacuation efforts and speed up financial aid for the victims.

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At least 16 dead as torrential rain and floods hit parts of Europe

Heavy rains from Storm Boris have caused widespread flooding across several countries, with the Czech Republic declaring the highest flood warnings in 100 places.

Czech Republic

Severe floods in Central Europe turn deadly in Poland and Austria

A firefighter has died during a flood rescue in Austria, one person has died in Poland and five have died in Romania, police say.

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Venezuela arrests six foreigners in alleged attempt to kill president

Three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen were arrested on Saturday after being accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro.

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At least 4 dead in Romania as major flooding moves onto Central Europe

As severe floods make their way through Central Europe, countries are being hit by what could become the worst floods in almost 30 years.

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Four dead and dozens stranded after torrents hit eastern Romania

Rescue services also rushed to save 95 people in the hard-hit eastern counties of Galati and Vaslui.