Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

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 →

Posted in Czech Republic, Defence, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

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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 →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

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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 →

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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 →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Russia, Slovakia

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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 →

Posted in Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Science, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics

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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 →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia

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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

The president of the EC Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Prague, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Wednesday 3 April, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague. The GSA supports the Commission in the management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Türkiye

Financial stability policies in central banks – Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, Seminar: “Financial Stability Policies in a Post-Crisis World” Czech National Bank, 4 March 2013 Czech National Bank, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial cycles and the real economy The global financial crisis has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

Icelandair Group sells all its shares in Travel Service

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Icelandair Group has sold all its shares in the Czech airline Travel Service. The stake is acquired by other shareholders in Travel Service. The sale has no effect on the profit/loss statement of Icelandair Group. For further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Iceland, Travel

The New Octavia Combi: Space at its finest

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New Octavia Combi continues ŠKODA’s model offensive. World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March, 2013. “Heart of the brand” – sets new standards in the compact segment. Mid-class qualities for the price of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic

ŠKODA is investing in a Greener Future

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Environmental protection activities combined in ŠKODA AUTO ‘GreenFuture’ Project. Focus: Environmentally friendly ŠKODA vehicles. Sustainable production and eco-friendly sales and customer service. Already 48 ŠKODA models under 120g CO2/km and ten under 100g CO2/km. The aim of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Technology

ŠKODA commissions energy efficient press line

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

At its plant in Mladá Boleslav, ŠKODA will begin using an efficient new press line for car body parts as part of its sustainability strategy ‘GreenFuture’. The high performance press is among the most modern and environmentally friendly plants of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Industrial, Technology

ŠKODA delivers 69,500 cars in January

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ŠKODA continues its model offensive: 2013 will see eight new ŠKODA automobiles or model variants. Third ŠKODA Octavia generation in successful launch. German market share now at about 4.7 per cent. In January 2013, ŠKODA delivered … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic