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Luxury surge and fast-food wave: 16 new retail brands enter Czech Republic in H1 2025
Europe Real Estate
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Prague’s retail real estate is heating up. In the first half of 2025, 16 international brands entered the Czech market, with premium fashion and gastronomy leading the charge. Dominated by US, German and Southern European names, the influx signals...
Foreign tourists spent one-third more than Czechs in 2024
Radio Prague International
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June 26, 2025
Visitors from abroad spent about one-third more in Czechia last year than domestic tourists, according to data released by CzechTourism. Foreigners spent a total of CZK 230.75 billion, compared to CZK 170.25 billion spent by Czechs, the report...
Deadly Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular European destinations
New York Post
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June 26, 2025
A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations. Four countries — Austria, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia — have reported a spike in hepatitis A cases between January...
UN Tourism rolls out Safety First Challenge
TTR Weekly
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June 26, 2025
MADRID, Spain, 27 June 2025: UN Tourism has launched the Safe Destinations Challenge to identify innovative solutions that position the sector as a driver of resilience, safety, and sustainability. The initiative initially focuses on Europe, which...
Traveling Europe on a Budget: How Australians Can Use eSIMs to Stay Online
The Good Men Project - California
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June 19, 2025
— Planning your European adventure from Down Under? You’re probably excited about exploring ancient castles, savoring authentic gelato, and wandering through charming cobblestone streets. But there’s one challenge that can quickly turn your dream...
Modern media through the eyes of Bulgarian Veselin Vačkov from the Czech Republic
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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June 27, 2025
If we had to highlight the features that distinguish a successful Bulgarian in Central Europe, we would not focus on some big businessman who flaunts an expensive car and a number of material possessions. Actually, the image of a successful...
Turmoil in the Middle East, Czech Diplomacy Seeks Stability
CZDEFENCE
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In recent days, international attention has turned to the unprecedented escalation of tensions between Israel, the United States, and Iran. On the night of June 13, the Israeli Air Force carried out coordinated strikes on military facilities and...
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Czechia Prompts Urgent Travel Warning
FTN News
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June 26, 2025
Hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia prompts urgent travel warning as European health officials report a sharp rise in infections across Central Europe. With over 2,000 confirmed cases spanning Czechia, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, the outbreak has...
New Route to the Gulf: Daily Flights from Prague to Sharjah Start in December
Prague Morning
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June 26, 2025
Travel between Prague and the United Arab Emirates is about to get easier. Starting December 20, 2025, Air Arabia will launch daily direct flights between Prague and Sharjah, further strengthening air links between Czechia and the Middle East. The...
Experience four nights in Prague and Budapest including flights, train and tour
The Herald (Scotland)
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June 26, 2025
This isn’t a fantasy: it’s what awaits Scottish visitors who choose Orbis Travels’ expertly curated Prague and Budapest package. With their impressive 4.7 TripAdvisor rating reflecting consistently excellent customer service, Orbis Travels has...
Where sculpture meets freedom: Australian curator recieves Czech Gratias agit award
Radio Prague International
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June 26, 2025
Nine individuals and one organization were honored this week with the Gratias Agit award, which the Czech Foreign Ministry gives annually to those who promote Czechia abroad. This year David Handley, founder and artistic director of Sculpture by...
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Travel advisories, evacuation: What countries are doing to shield their citizens from Israel-Iran conflict
Firstpost
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June 18, 2025
As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, nations are scrambling to evacuate their citizens from the two warring nations. Israel and Iran have been trading drones and strikes for six days, plunging West Asia into uncertainty. Amid...
Prague launches direct route to Abu Dhabi boosting MICE links
Conference & Meetings World
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June 17, 2025
Prague, known for its central location and coined ‘the heart of Europe’ has launched a new direct route between its Vaclav Havel Airport to Abu Dhabi through Etihad airlines. Launched on 2 June 2025, this development opens new opportunities for...
Tourists who's visited every country in the world names 10 best cities - he's been to 700
Daily Express
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June 18, 2025
A tourist who has been to every country in the world has revealed the top ten best cities he has visited. Drew Binsky became famous online for showing his trips to various countries around the world, eventually making it to all of them and sharing...
Goulash: Hungarian Intel, Russian Airstrike; GRU Travel Agency for Fico’s Allies
Vsquare
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June 26, 2025
Greetings from Warsaw! The summer heat isn’t the only thing rising—so is the temperature of our latest goulash. Together with the Investigative Center of Ján Kuciak (ICJK), we’ve cooked up a new investigation into one of Slovak Prime Minister...
Czech crown jewels to go on display in September
Radio Prague International
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June 17, 2025
The Czech crown jewels will be on public display from September 18 to 29 in the Vladislav Hall at Prague Castle. Entry will be free. This year’s exhibition will focus on the jewels' fate during World War II, presidential spokesperson Filip Platoš...
Vietnam and Poland strengthen tourism and sports ties in Warsaw
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 25, 2025
Vietnam and Poland discussed enhanced cooperation in tourism and sports, with direct flights, visa support, and business exchanges on the agenda. As part of the ongoing working visit to three European countries, on 23rd June, in Warsaw, Poland,...
Deadly Virus Infects Thousands Across Europe, Prompting Urgent Travel Warning
Yahoo News
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An alarming outbreak of hepatitis A has swept through four popular European vacation destinations, sickening more than 2,000 people and leaving nine dead. Health officials are now urging travelers to take precautions or reconsider their plans...
From Beats for Love to Brutal Assault: Czechia’s summer festival season in full swing
Radio Prague International
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June 26, 2025
Beats for Love Ostrava - July 2–5, 2025 Beats for Love is a dance music festival that takes place in the heart of the industrial Lower Vítkovice area. The best global artists and DJs perform on several stages together with performers, dance...
Czechs To Fly Home From Jordan and Israel On Repatriation Flights
Brno Daily
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June 16, 2025
Several Czechs will travel today on a Slovak repatriation flight to Bratislava from Amman in Jordan, Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman Daniel Drake told CTK yesterday. The ministry later announced on social media that a repatriation flight for...