38 h. ago Prague hit with power outage leaving people 'trapped in elevators'

The power cut has hammered Prague and surrounding areas leaving residents in darkness.

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40 h. ago Prague at standstill after huge power outage hits the Czech Republic

It was not immediately clear what caused the issue but officials ruled out a cyber attack

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40 h. ago Holiday hotspot hit by major power outage as people plunged into darkness

A popular European tourist spot has lost all power across the city – with locals and tourists forced to adjust plans as they're left stranded with no working ATMs

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3 d. ago New night train to beautiful coastal city is one of Europe's longest

In total, it takes 19 hours to complete the trip, trundling through the pretty countryside of Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, and on into Croatia, during the just under 1,200-kilometer route. It will run four times a week

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3 d. ago World's funniest countries, revealed: Czech Republic tops the global league table...while Britain and the US trail behind

As a nation we're known for our sarcasm and self-deprecating humour. But when it comes to being funny the UK lags behind other countries, according to a new study.

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5 d. ago Czech Philharmonic says Jakub Hrůša will become chief conductor in 2028

The Czech Philharmonic says Jakub Hrůša will become its new chief conductor and music director

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6 d. ago Double Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova prepares for her last dance in SW19

The two-time champion will retire later this season.

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6 d. ago Taiwan VP says won’t be intimidated after Czech officials claim Chinese diplomats planned car crash

Beijing denies wrongdoing by its diplomats and accuses Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by allowing Hsiao Bi Khim’s visit

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1 week ago Gout Gout breaks his own 200m national record in latest stunning run

17-year-old lays down time of 20.02s on senior European debutCam Myers, 18, and Peter Bol also shine on strong night for AustraliaThe records keep falling for Gout Gout after the 17-year-old sprint sensation announced himself on the senior international stage with a new Australian benchmark of 20.02s over 200m at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in the Czech Republic.Gout remains on course to go sub-20s as he bettered his own national record in a field stacked with high-quality sprinters, chasing down and then roaring past Reynier Mena over the final 20m to cross the line 0.17s ahead of the Cuban, with Briton Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake third. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukrainians celebrate midsummer traditions with song, dance and fire

Ukrainians are marking the summer solstice with Ivana Kupala, a traditional midsummer celebration rooted in pre-Christian Slavic rituals honoring nature, fertility and renewal

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2 w. ago Knauff galvanises Germany as England stumble into Euro Under

England 1-2 Germany (Scott 76; Knauff 3 Weiper 33)Lee Carsley’s side face quarter-final against SpainWhen Lee Carsley expressed his hope that England’s Under-21 players could give Thomas Tuchel “something to ponder” with their performances while defending their European title in Slovakia, their first-half showing against Germany’s second-string side probably wasn’t what he had in mind.Needing a point to guarantee their place in the quarter-finals and trailing 2-0 at the break after goals from Ansgar Knauff and Nelson Weiper, Slovenia’s defeat to the Czech Republic in the night’s other match ensured they made it through anyway. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Germany’s ‘Big Nick’ Woltemade brings nicknames and goals to main stage

Stuttgart striker is tournament’s top scorer so far and could stand in way of England’s hopes of reaching the knockoutsIf there was any doubting Nick Woltemade’s star quality, a brilliant hat-trick in Germany’s opening match of the European Under-21 Championship against Slovenia showed the beanpole striker with numerous nicknames is the real deal. Known variously as Woltemessi, the Tower of Stuttgart, Goaltemade or just plain old Big Nick, he has been the standout player of the first two rounds of matches in Slovakia, having helped to book his side’s place in the quarter-finals with another goal in their win over the Czech Republic on Sunday.With England up next as Germany attempt to seal top spot in Group B and avoid a meeting with the favourites, Spain, in the last eight, the coach, Antonio Di Salvo, has a decision to make. Such has been Woltemade’s success this season that he was also called up by Julian Nagelsmann for the senior squad’s Nations League games and made his debut ag...

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3 w. ago Harvey Elliott helps England make winning start in Euro Under

Group B: Czech Republic 1-3 EnglandGoalscorers: Fila 51; Elliott 39, Rowe 48, Cresswell 76In a week that England’s senior side have hardly covered themselves in glory, perhaps the under-21s could make it another memorable summer? While Lee Carsley has played down his youthful squad’s chances of emulating Dave Sexton’s back-to-back triumphs in becoming European champions in 1982 and 1984, a convincing and mature victory over a boisterously backed Czech Republic team hinted that it may not be beyond the realms of possibility.Goals from Harvey Elliott and Charlie Cresswell sandwiched by another from Jonathan Rowe were enough to allow England to take a commanding position in Group B after brief hopes of a comeback from the Czech Republic. Victory over Slovenia, who were beaten 3-0 by Germany in their opening match, on Sunday would assure a place in the quarter-finals. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago World Cup qualifiers: Spalletti exits with flat Italy victory, Haaland gives Norway boost

Departing Italy coach downbeat despite 2-0 win over MoldovaNorway defeat Estonia 1-0; Croatia thrash Czech RepublicLuciano Spalletti took charge of Italy one last time on Monday, and while his side sent him off with a win, the sacked manager accepted that he is not leaving the team in a good place for his replacement.Spalletti paid the price for a 3-0 drubbing in Norway on Friday as Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign in Europe’s Group I was compromised in their opening game, and an uninspired 2-0 home win over Moldova was not how he wished to bow out. Italy broke the deadlock five minutes before half-time through Giacomo Raspadori’s strike from the edge of the penalty area, with Andrea Cambiaso adding another soon after the restart. Continue reading...

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