Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

Škoda Showcases Smart Travel Features for Holidays, Charging Stops and Outdoor Activities

(IN BRIEF) Škoda is highlighting its Simply Clever features as practical solutions for summer holidays, weekend trips and outdoor activities, with functions across its model range designed to improve comfort, storage, charging and everyday convenience. The portfolio includes bottle holders … Read the full press release

Fortum Modernises Loviisa Power Plant Turbines to Increase Output and Support Safe Long-Term Operation

(IN BRIEF) A major turbine island modernisation project is underway at the Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland as part of Fortum’s lifetime extension investment programme. The project will be implemented during annual outages between 2026 and 2028 and is … Read the full press release

Škoda Peaq Production Highlights Flexible Manufacturing Across EV and Combustion Models

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has started series production of the all-new Škoda Peaq, an all-electric seven-seater SUV, at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The Peaq is being built on the same line as the Elroq, Enyaq and Octavia, highlighting … Read the full press release

MAN eTGX and eTGS Gain Megawatt Charging Capability for Long-Haul Electric Transport

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has started series production of MCS-ready electric trucks at its Munich plant, with the first series-produced vehicle equipped with the Megawatt Charging System rolling off the assembly line. MAN said it is the first … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Marks 23rd Year as Official Main Partner of the Tour de France

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto supported the 113th Tour de France as Official Main Partner for the 23rd time, continuing a partnership that began in 2004. Škoda Design created new crystal trophies inspired by the brand’s Modern Solid design language for … Read the full press release

Ústí nad Labem Water Modernisation Project Receives €14 Million EU Grant and €56 Million EIB Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Union and the European Investment Bank are supporting a €77 million modernisation programme for water infrastructure in the Ústí nad Labem Region of north-western Czechia. The financing combines a €14 million EU grant with a €56 … Read the full press release

UniCredit Foundation Backs Nine Initiatives to Prevent Educational Disengagement Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Foundation has awarded approximately €4.2 million to nine non-profit programmes designed to tackle educational poverty and improve learning opportunities for vulnerable young people across Europe. Selected through the second edition of its Edu-Fund Platform, the projects will … Read the full press release

Mutares Strengthens Chemicals and Materials Portfolio with Planned Synthomer a.s. Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire Synthomer a.s., a European producer and supplier of acrylic solutions, from Synthomer plc in a carve-out transaction. The deal is expected to close at the end of … Read the full press release

WACKER Creates New European Production Pillar for Specialty Silicones in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has opened a new production site for specialty silicones in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, after two years of construction. The facility will manufacture customised silicones for industries including automotive, household appliances, medical technology and energy, with a … Read the full press release

ZEISS reports successful early implantations of AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens for cataract patients with astigmatism

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has announced successful early clinical implantations of the ZEISS AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens, a new CE-marked IOL designed to treat cataracts while correcting astigmatism. The lens combines an aspheric bitoric optic with ZEISS’ … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Reinforces European Corporate Banking Presence Through Major 2025 Financing and Bond Transactions

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has highlighted the growing European role of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which participated in financing transactions with a total value of more than €170 billion in 2025, excluding Italy, including more than €30 … Read the full press release

LBBW Secures Second Place in TXF Export Finance Ranking and Remains Among Global Top Three for Eighth Year

(IN BRIEF) LBBW has once again been named among the world’s leading banks for export finance, achieving second place in the latest TXF ranking and remaining in the top three for the eighth consecutive year. The TXF Awards are based … Read the full press release

BBioNets Driving EU Bioeconomy Policy: From National Evidence to High-Level Strategy and Capacity Building

(IN BRIEF) BBioNets is advancing EU bioeconomy policy by connecting national-level findings from Ireland, Greece, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain and Italy with broader European policy discussions. In May 2026, the project helped organise a Brussels “Policy Lab” with six … Read the full press release

Škoda and Hasbro Combine Design and Creativity in Year-Long Campaign Spanning Global Events

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto and Hasbro have launched a one-year collaboration centered around the PLAY-DOH brand to support the global introduction of the all-electric Škoda Epiq. The partnership blends automotive design with creative expression, using modelling compound as a key … Read the full press release

Safran ENGINeUS Motor Selected by H55 to Power Next Generation Electric Training Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) H55 has selected Safran Electrical & Power to supply the ENGINeUS electric motor for the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft, combining certified propulsion and energy storage technologies to advance electric aviation. The collaboration aims to accelerate certification and deployment … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure Leads Major Modernization of Czech Air Force Base in Čáslav to Strengthen NATO Operations

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF Infrastructure is leading a joint venture to modernize the military airport in Čáslav, a key base for the Czech Air Force, under a contract valued at around EUR 220 million. The project includes a full runway reconstruction, … Read the full press release

VINCI Secures €192 Million Contract to Modernise Prague’s Central Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) VINCI has been awarded a €192 million contract to upgrade Prague’s main wastewater treatment plant, a critical infrastructure asset that has been in operation for over five decades. The large-scale project will involve demolishing and rebuilding multiple structures, … Read the full press release

CTP Enhances Industrial Ecosystem in Aš with New Heinz-Glas Decor Lease and Continued Sustainable Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CTP has welcomed Heinz-Glas Decor as a new tenant at CTPark Aš, reflecting the park’s flexibility in accommodating specialized industrial requirements. The global glass packaging manufacturer selected the site to support growing demand and meet strict warehousing standards, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Unlock Up to €400 Million in Financing for Mid Cap Companies in Czechia and Slovakia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €200 million guarantee to UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, enabling up to €400 million in new loans for mid-cap companies in the region. The initiative aims to support manufacturing and … Read the full press release

Skanska launches final construction phase of Albatros Kbely project delivering 178 energy efficient apartments in Prague

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing CZK 917 million, approximately SEK 400 million, in the final phase of the Albatros Kbely residential development in Prague, Czech Republic. The last stage will deliver 178 low-energy apartments and complete a five-phase project that … Read the full press release