Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

Komerční banka’s Jistota Foundation helped over 50 health and social projects in 2012

Posted on 18, July 2013 by

Prague, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last year, Komerční banka’s Jistota Foundation provided 56 gifts, which were worth more than CZK 7.5 million. In line with the Foundation’s mission, the gifts were mainly routed into projects of a health or social nature. Foundation … Read the full press release →

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ŠKODA announced it produced eleven-millionth engine in its history

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

114 years of ŠKODA competence in the development and manufacture of engines First ŠKODA assemblies were two one-cylinder engines for motorcycles in 1899 New engine test center in Česana strengthens the technological competence of the brand Every day, 3,600 ŠKODA … Read the full press release →

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Assembly of the new ŠKODA Octavia begins in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Production with local partner companies ŠKODA Octavia is the most popular model in Kazakhstan and Ukraine Third-generation Octavia is setting new standards in the compact segment 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new ŠKODA Octavia is now also rolling of the production … Read the full press release →

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EU Court of Justice ordered Czech Republic to pay a lump sum of €250 000 for failure to comply with a judgment of the Court concerning occupational retirement provision

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the absence of a second pillar (supplementary pension offered by certain employers for their staff) in the Czech pension system, the Court considers that that infringement had a limited effect on the internal market The Member … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bahn acquired Veolia Transport Central Europe

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Takeover of Veolia Transport Central Europe makes DB Arriva the largest international operator of passenger transport services in Central and Eastern Europe Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bahn has acquired the Central and East European business operations from Veolia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, Financial, Germany, Investment, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Transportation & Logistics

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Renewable energy private equity fund EnerCap closed EUR 50.56M debt financing for 42MW Croatia windfarm

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Prague, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EnerCap Power Fund, a private equity fund focusing on the renewable energy and environmental sectors in Central and Eastern Europe has closed the financing for the 42MW first phase of its Obrovac windfarm located in western … Read the full press release →

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Kristalina Georgieva on the floods in Central Europe

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this difficult time for many people struggling to cope I want to express my appreciation for all those helping in … Read the full press release →

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EC ready to help in the wake of floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

Brussels, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn: EN “We very much regret that number of people have lost their lives because of the floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany. I send my condolences to their friends … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle, Security Conference in Prague: “Evropa a svět v pohybu”

Posted on 22, May 2013 by

Štefan Füle – Eurokomisař za politiku rozšíření a evropskou politiku sousedství Praha, 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Vážené dámy, vážení pánové, děkuji za pozvání. Dovolte mi věnovat se ve svých poznámkách o cestě z krize nejprve rámci, v němž tuto cestu hledáme. Chtěl … Read the full press release →

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Seminar “Welcome to the EU, Croatia” in Prague

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

Commissioner Štefan Füle – Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Speaking points of Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle at the seminar “Welcome to the EU, Croatia” organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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ROSATOM offered cooperation to Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

ROSATOM offered cooperation to the Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička, April 17 – 18, 2013 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 17 during the session on Continual modernization of NPPs D. Volekova, Director of Rusatom Overseas … Read the full press release →

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Highly enriched spent nuclear fuel was removed from Rez Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic to the Russian Federation

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In early April of 2013 highly enriched spent nuclear fuel of the LVR-15 research reactor was removed from Rez Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic, to the Russian Federation. The fuel was sent to Mayak PA (Chelyabinsk region) … Read the full press release →

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Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law

Baník Coach Martin Pulpit entered into a bet with Martin Troup, a representative of club partner Radegast beer

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Ostrava, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Baník soccer players have two thirds of the season behind them. So far, they have earned 22 points. Coach Martin Pulpit has a clear goal for the next ten matches – to get 14 points. He … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Sports

Statement by the President of the European Commission following his meeting with Mr Miloš Zeman, President of the Czech Republic

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Press conference/Prague, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, It is a great pleasure and an honour to be hosted here, in the Prague Castle. Thank you, President Zeman, for your invitation. I … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics

Top Vatican officials accepted Easter greetings from Pilsen

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — General Manager of Plzeňský Prazdroj Doug Brodman personally presented Pope Francis with the original gift in form of a unique beer chalice made in the workshop of the significant Czech designer Rony Plesl during the general … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Religion, Society

The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki introduce Gambrinus Juicy Citrus to the market

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki will take part in advertising the mixed beer drink Gambrinus Flavoured, which is made without additional preservatives or artificial sweeteners. After last year’s success of Gambrinus Lime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Sports

Radegast measuring finds noise level is nearly 120 decibels during extra league hockey matches

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Praha, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During some of the extra league matches, hockey players might feel like they’re standing next to a jet engine. That is exactly the level of noise that fans are able to produce. Extra league partner Radegast … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Society, Sports, Technology