Late Wednesday evening, a devastating collision occurred between a Ukraine-bound express train and a freight train near Pardubice, Czech Republic, approximately 100 km east of Prague. The crash resulted in at least four fatalities and injuries to dozens of passengers, many of whom were foreigners, as reported by local emergency services. Details of the Incident […]
The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has upheld the decision to extradite Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the United States, where he is indicted for his alleged involvement in a plot to assassinate Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This development follows Gupta’s failed appeal against his extradition and keeps him in pre-trial detention in […]
MCF Energy Ltd. has taken a significant leap forward in its growth strategy by announcing a pivotal agreement to acquire valuable oil and gas production and exploration licenses in the Czech Republic. This strategic acquisition is set to bolster Europe’s energy security by leveraging the immediate production potential of the assets and their considerable exploration […]
German silicone manufacturer Wacker Chemie AG is set to significantly expand its silicone specialties business by establishing a new production site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. This strategic move, driven by the growing demands of electromobility and renewable energy sectors, represents a substantial investment in the low triple-digit million euro range. Meeting the Demands of […]
In a harrowing turn of events that has shocked the world, a lone gunman unleashed terror at Charles University Faculty of Arts in Prague, leaving more than 15 people dead and dozens wounded. This unprecedented tragedy has plunged the historic city and its esteemed academic community into a state of chaos and grief. Breaking News: […]
Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic has triumphed at the Wimbledon Championships 2023, winning the women’s singles title in a straight-sets victory over Ons Jabeur, 6-4, 6-4. The Saturday, July 15 final saw Markéta Vondroušová become the first unseeded player in the Open Era to clinch the prestigious women’s singles championship at Wimbledon. Vondroušová, currently […]
VST Tillers Tractors in collaboration with Zetor Tractors, a Czech agricultural machinery manufacturer, has launched two new tractors at the CII Agro Tech India 2022 exhibition being held in Chandigarh. Co-developed by VST Tillers Tractors and Zetor Tractors at their India and Czech Republic facility, the VST ZETOR series comes with 1800kg lift capacity and […]
Centene Corporation, an American managed care company, has agreed to divest its Spanish and Central European businesses to French hospital company Vivalto Santé for an undisclosed price. The transaction is in line with Centene’s review of strategic alternatives for its international portfolio. The managed care company plans to use the majority of the net proceeds […]
Voith has signed a deal to acquire Czech Republic-based IGW Rail, which specializes in manufacturing gear units for rail vehicles. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. IGW Rail is currently part of the BMT Group, which is based in Belgium. Through the acquisition, Voith hopes to become one of the largest independent […]
NCL Industries Ltd said that it has scrapped the previously announced joint venture (JV) agreement with Czech Republic-based Moravia Containers in order to preserve its resources and focus on the existing lines of business. The Indian building material company announced the joint venture deal in September 2021 with the partnership to manufacture modular containers and […]