Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

AMBROSIA – A MULTIPLEXED PLASMO-PHOTONIC BIOSENSING PLATFORM FOR RAPID AND INTELLIGENT SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE

HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank approves €6.6bn for sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation and education

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €6.6 billion of new financing to support sustainable transport, clean energy, corporate innovation, and education investment worldwide. The EIB Board of Directors also adopted a mid-term review of the EIB’s Energy … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Set to Unveil Modern, Efficient Superb and Kodiaq Models in Autumn 2023

(IN BRIEF) Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto has released silhouette images of the new-generation Superb hatchback and Combi estate versions and its top SUV, the Kodiaq, which will be unveiled separately in autumn 2023. The new vehicles will offer modern, … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Commits to E-Mobility Transformation with Battery System Production Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has announced the production of 500,000 battery systems at its plant in Mladá Boleslav, which are mounted in MEB vehicles and plug-in hybrid models by Volkswagen Group brands, including Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT. The milestone … Read the full press release

Cultural diversity celebrated as EBRD announces Literature Prize 2023 finalists

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the finalists for the EBRD Literature Prize 2023, which celebrates literary expression and cultural diversity in countries where the Bank operates. The three shortlisted works are Mister N … Read the full press release

Gruppierungen der organisierten Kriminalität nach gemeinsamen Ermittlungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands zerschlagen

(IN KÜRZE) Ein kriminelles Netzwerk, das am Menschenhandel zum Zweck der sexuellen Ausbeutung beteiligt ist, wurde durch gemeinsame Bemühungen der Tschechischen Republik und Finnlands mit Unterstützung von Eurojust und Europol zerschlagen. Die organisierte Kriminalität rekrutierte Frauen in der Tschechischen Republik … Read the full press release

Organized Crime Groups Dismantled Following Joint Investigations by Czech Republic and Finland

(IN BRIEF) A criminal network involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation has been dismantled by the joint efforts of the Czech Republic and Finland, with the support of Eurojust and Europol. The organized crime groups recruited women in the … Read the full press release

PFNonwovens Group et Borealis établissent une nouvelle norme industrielle pour la fabrication durable de produits d’hygiène personnelle

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le groupe PFNonwovens s’est associé à Borealis pour améliorer sa production de matériaux non tissés pour les produits d’hygiène personnelle dans le but de parvenir à un modèle commercial circulaire. L’utilisation de polymères certifiés renouvelables ™ de … Read the full press release

PFNonwovens Group and Borealis set new industry standard for sustainable personal hygiene product manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) PFNonwovens Group has partnered with Borealis to enhance its production of nonwoven materials for personal hygiene products with the aim of achieving a circular business model. The use of certified renewable™ polymers from Borealis will help manufacturers combine … Read the full press release

La aplicación Powerpass Map de Škoda agrega valor a los vehículos de la familia Enyaq iV con información actualizada del punto de carga

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Škoda ha lanzado una nueva aplicación de información y entretenimiento llamada ‘Powerpass Map’, que mejora el ecosistema Škoda iV. La aplicación está disponible para los vehículos de la familia Enyaq iV y muestra los puntos de carga … Read the full press release

Škoda’s Powerpass Map app adds value to Enyaq iV family vehicles with up-to-date charging point information

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has launched a new infotainment app called ‘Powerpass Map’, which enhances the Škoda iV ecosystem. The app is available for Enyaq iV family vehicles and displays public charging points on the central infotainment display, providing comprehensive information … Read the full press release

La société immobilière logistique Logicor double sa présence en République tchèque avec l’acquisition d’une friche industrielle

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Logicor, l’un des principaux propriétaires, gestionnaires et promoteurs immobiliers logistiques en Europe, a acquis une friche industrielle en République tchèque, d’une superficie d’environ 100 000 m², doublant son empreinte et élargissant sa présence sur le marché. La … Read the full press release

Logistics real estate firm Logicor doubles presence in Czech Republic with brownfield acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a leading owner, manager, and developer of logistics real estate in Europe, has acquired a brownfield in the Czech Republic, which is approximately 100,000 sqm in size, doubling its footprint and expanding its presence in the market. … Read the full press release

Škoda Museum Restores Rare Škoda Hispano-Suiza for Techno Classica Trade Fair

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Museum to Showcase Rare Škoda Hispano-Suiza 25/100 KS at Techno Classica Trade Fair in Essen. The Škoda Hispano-Suiza 25/100 KS was one of the world’s most advanced cars at the time, and Škoda Museum has restored a … Read the full press release

CTP leases two sustainable warehouse spaces to Valeo and Raben in Prague

(IN BRIEF) CTP, the largest listed industrial and logistics property developer, owner, and manager in Europe by gross lettable area (GLA), has leased two sustainable warehouse spaces in the Czech Republic to Valeo, a French global automotive supplier, and Raben, … Read the full press release

Skoda 420: El coche de 90 años que cambió la industria del automóvil

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Skoda está celebrando el 90 aniversario del lanzamiento de su automóvil popular progresivo, el Skoda 420. El automóvil se lanzó en abril de 1933 y fue el primero en utilizar un concepto con un marco de chasis … Read the full press release

Skoda 420: The 90-year-old car that changed the automobile industry

(IN BRIEF) Skoda is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the launch of its progressive people’s car, the Skoda 420. The car was launched in April 1933 and was the first to use a concept with a backbone chassis frame and … Read the full press release

EPH-eigenes Kraftwerk Leipheim geht ans Netz, um auf Wasserstoff umzusteigen

(IN KÜRZE) Das Kraftwerk Leipheim bei Ulm in Deutschland hat mit der erstmaligen Netzanbindung nach erfolgreicher Zündung einer Gasturbine einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht. Das Projekt, das von LEAG verwaltet wird und sich im Besitz von Energetický a průmyslový holding („EPH“) … Read the full press release

EPH-Owned Leipheim Power Plant Connects to Grid, Designed to Switch to Hydrogen

(IN BRIEF) The Leipheim power plant, located near Ulm in Germany, has achieved a significant milestone by connecting to the grid for the first time after the successful ignition of a gas turbine. The project, managed by LEAG and owned … Read the full press release

Metso Outotec to continue metallic wear parts production at Prerov foundry in the Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) Metso Outotec has announced that it will continue the operations of its Prerov foundry in the Czech Republic. The decision follows the completion of an evaluation process announced in November 2022. During the evaluation process, the foundry’s competitiveness … Read the full press release

Die ORLEN-Gruppe eröffnet ihre erste Wasserstofftankstelle in Prag, um umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff zu fördern

(IN KÜRZE) Die ORLEN-Gruppe hat eine neue Wasserstofftankstelle am Standort ORLEN Benzina in Prag in Betrieb genommen, die umweltfreundlichen Kraftstoff für Pkw, Lkw und Busse in der Tschechischen Republik anbieten wird. Später in diesem Jahr wird die ORLEN-Gruppe auch Wasserstofftankstellen … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group launches its first hydrogen refuelling station in Prague to promote eco-friendly fuel

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has launched a new hydrogen refuelling station at the ORLEN Benzina facility in Prague, which will offer eco-friendly fuel for cars, trucks, and buses in the Czech Republic. Later this year, ORLEN Group will also introduce … Read the full press release

Prager Börse verabschiedet ESG-Berichtsrichtlinien für tschechische Unternehmen mit technischer Unterstützung der EBWE

(IN KÜRZE) Die Prager Börse hat mit technischer Unterstützung der Europäischen Bank für Wiederaufbau und Entwicklung (EBWE) und Unterstützung des TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund ihre ersten Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-Richtlinien (ESG) für tschechische Unternehmen eingeführt. Diese Leitlinien sollen Emittenten Klarheit … Read the full press release

Prague Stock Exchange Adopts ESG Reporting Guidelines for Czech Companies with EBRD’s Technical Assistance

(IN BRIEF) The Prague Stock Exchange has launched its first environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting guidelines for Czech companies with the technical assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and support from the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation … Read the full press release

Gli studenti di Skoda Vocational intraprendono il progetto Ninth Dream Car Design and Build

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Torna per la nona volta il progetto Student Car della Škoda Academy. Il progetto consente agli studenti professionali Škoda di progettare e costruire l’auto dei loro sogni, mettendo in mostra l’alto livello di formazione presso la scuola … Read the full press release

Skoda Vocational Students Embark on Ninth Dream Car Design and Build Project

(IN BRIEF) The Škoda Academy’s Student Car project is back for the ninth time. The project allows Škoda vocational students to design and build their dream car, showcasing the high level of training at the Škoda Vocational School. 29 vocational … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto adopta el mantenimiento predictivo a través del reconocimiento de imágenes basado en IA

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Skoda Auto ha implementado un sistema de reconocimiento de imágenes basado en IA llamado “Ojo Mágico” para monitorear su equipo de línea de montaje e identificar cualquier irregularidad que pueda requerir trabajo de mantenimiento. El sistema utiliza … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto adopts predictive maintenance through AI-based image recognition

(IN BRIEF) Skoda Auto has implemented an AI-based image recognition system called “Magic Eye” to monitor its assembly line equipment and identify any irregularities that may require maintenance work. The system uses cameras mounted on the overhead conveyor of the … Read the full press release

BEI e FEI sostengono lo sviluppo regionale e l’innovazione sostenibile nella Repubblica Ceca con un investimento di 1,85 miliardi di euro nel 2022

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Il gruppo della Banca europea per gli investimenti, composto dalla Banca europea per gli investimenti e dal Fondo europeo per gli investimenti, ha investito 1,85 miliardi di euro nella Repubblica ceca nel 2022 per sostenere lo sviluppo … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF support regional development and sustainable innovation in Czech Republic with €1.85B investment in 2022

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group, consisting of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, invested €1.85 billion in the Czech Republic in 2022 to support regional development, improve sustainable development and innovation in small and medium … Read the full press release

Flachglasindustrie auf Dekarbonisierung mit Saint-Gobain und AGC Collaboration eingestellt

(IN KÜRZE) Die führenden nachhaltigen Flachglashersteller AGC und Saint-Gobain haben eine Zusammenarbeit zur Entwicklung einer Pilotlinie für Flachglas angekündigt, die darauf abzielt, die direkten CO2-Emissionen erheblich zu reduzieren. Das Projekt umfasst die Umrüstung der AGC-Produktionslinie für gemustertes Glas in Barevka, … Read the full press release

Flat Glass Industry Set to Decarbonize with Saint-Gobain and AGC Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Leading sustainable flat glass manufacturers AGC and Saint-Gobain have announced a collaboration to design a pilot flat glass line aimed at significantly reducing direct CO2 emissions. The project involves refurbishing AGC’s patterned glass production line in Barevka, Czech … Read the full press release

Alstom migliora la sicurezza e la capacità dei treni in Repubblica Ceca e Slovacchia con un sistema di controllo e supervisione dei treni di livello 2 di ultima generazione

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Alstom, leader globale nella mobilità intelligente e sostenibile, ha ricevuto un ordine da ČD-Telematika per la fornitura del sistema europeo di controllo dei treni (ETCS) di livello 2 per 7 veicoli Pendolino della linea 680 e 66 … Read the full press release

Alstom to Enhance Train Safety and Capacity in Czech Republic and Slovakia with latest-generation Level 2 train control and supervision system

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has received an order from ČD-Telematika to supply European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 for 7 Pendolino vehicles of Line 680 and 66 electric vehicles of Line 471 … Read the full press release

Škoda Leverages the Metaverse to Expand its Reach to Younger Demographics

The VR platform is called Škodaverse and brings together the company’s WEB3 activities along with eMobility, Gaming and NFT Collectibles (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 20-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic … Read the full press release

Experience e-mobility and create a custom avatar in the Škodaverse, the new Metaverse project from Škoda Auto

(PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one of the world’s oldest car makers and Czech Republic largest private company part of Volkswagen Group, is taking a step into the future with its new project, the Škodaverse, in … Read the full press release

Experimente la movilidad eléctrica y cree un avatar personalizado en Škodaverse, el nuevo proyecto Metaverse de Škoda Auto

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, uno de los fabricantes de automóviles más antiguos del mundo y la empresa privada más grande de la República Checa que forma parte del Grupo Volkswagen, está dando un paso … Read the full press release

New gaming brand Lorgar seizes European market

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 3-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Lorgar, the new brand of high-performance accessories for gamers, introduces a portfolio of products for gaming with top-tier functionality at competitive prices. The expansive brand catalog includes a number of product categories: mice, … Read the full press release

Transmission production milestone for the production plant of ŠKODA AUTO in Vrchlabí, the Czech Republic

 Transmission production at the Vrchlabí plant started in October 2012 To date, more than four million DQ200 transmissions have been produced and are used throughout the Group Over 200 million euros have been invested in the site’s ongoing modernisation so … Read the full press release