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Espionage for China: EU Parliament suspends employees of AfD man Krah: An employee of the AfD MP Maximilian Krah is said to have passed on internal information ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/maximilian-krah-eu-parlament-suspendiert-mitarbeiter-von-afd-mann-spion-fuer-china-a-49cfdaa6-eaa3-4c8a-b0ca-279309ed9af1
Quick Glance: Employee of AfD Politician Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage
- An employee of AfD's lead candidate Maximilian Krah was arrested for allegedly spying for China and conducting surveillance on opposition figures in Germany.
- The Federal Prosecutor's Office is investigating based on information from the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The AfD expressed concern over the arrest and pledged to support the investigation.
- Federal Interior Minister Faeser called the accusations an attack on European democracy. China denied the allegations. The arrested employee had previously offered information to German authorities but was deemed unreliable.
- There was no connection between the arrest of Krah's employee and other arrests on Monday. Additionally, allegations against AfD politician Krah regarding possible payments from Kremlin-linked sources were revealed.
SF sales down 28% from 2019. What sectors and areas were hit hardest?: This map and table breaks down trend in S.F. sales tax revenue for the past five years
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sf-sales-tax-neighborhood-19394489.php
AfD | Petr Bystron: Videos and audio recordings incriminate the politician: The AfD politician Petr Bystron is suspected of having accepted money from sources ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100389840/afd-petr-bystron-videos-und-tonaufnahmen-belasten-den-politiker-.html
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
Russian bribe affair: New evidence confirms suspicions against AfD politician Bystron
n-tv.de/politik/Neue-Indizien-erhaerten-Verdacht-gegen-AfD-Politiker-Bystron-article24896406.html
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
🏒 Czech hockey legend Jaromír Jágr became the oldest player to score a goal in professional ice hockey history on Thursday ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/jaromir-jagr-becomes-oldest-player-to-score-a-goal-in-pro-hockey-history
Origin clarified: Lynx "Janosch" moved from the Czech Republic to the Waldviertel - Gmünd
meinbezirk.at/gmuend/c-lokales/luchs-janosch-zog-von-tschechien-ins-waldviertel_a6643908
Exclusive: Daniel Kretinsky explores bid for Royal Mail owner, sources say: Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been exploring a possible bid for the owner of ...
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Reveals Hidden Details in Announcement Trailer - Rewind Theater - IGN
ign.com/videos/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-dev-reveals-hidden-details-in-announcement-trailer-rewind-theater
Ivan David, an MEP with the far-right Identity and Democracy group, has snagged our Biggest Rebel title for the number of times he went rogue from his ... Show more www.politico.eu/mep-unawards-european-parliament-election-2024/
Czech FM to reintroduce proposal to curb Schengen travel for Russian diplomats: Czechia will again propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats in the ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/czech-fm-to-reintroduce-proposal-to-curb-schengen-travel-for-russian-diplomats/
Redwheel backs Royal Mail owner's rejection of Kretinsky share offer: Fund manager Redwheel said in a statement on Sunday that it supported Royal-Mail owner IDS' ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/redwheel-backs-royal-mail-owners-rejection-kretinsky-share-offer-2024-04-21/
Slovak citizens raise $2.8 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
kyivindependent.com/slovak-citizens-raise-2-8-for-czech-ammunition-initiative-after-governments-refusal-to-contribute/
The brutal reason why those who’ve bought into Sirius are so lucky: It was built to last. And that’s unlike the housing we’ve seen go up in the last 20 years ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-brutal-reason-the-folks-who-ve-bought-into-sirius-are-so-lucky-20240422-p5flsu.html
Could scenes like these be a thing of the past? A Prague councilor wants to ban outrageous stag party costumes to help reduce noise pollution in the historic ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/overtourism-in-prague-leads-to-hunger-strike-proposed-ban-on-stag-party-costumes
Zelensky begs for help: is Ukraine losing the war?: The situation in Ukraine is coming to a head, President Zelensky is pleading for help. The EU is alarmed ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/selenskyj-nato-niederlage-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
European elections: The best tips for avoiding fake news: In the run-up to the European elections, the Cube shows you some ways to recognize and protect yourself ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/europawahl-die-besten-tipps-zur-vermeidung-von-fake-news
The elephant in the room on a tour of Budweiser Budvar brewery, home of the original Budweiser, in the Czech Republic
scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3259871/elephant-room-tour-budweiser-budvar-brewery-home-original-budweiser-czech-republic
Czech president says over 1 million shells found for Ukraine: Czechia has discovered over a million pieces of artillery ammunition around the world that can be ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/12/7451017/
Estonia, Sweden and Czechia urge Europe not to relax after US vote on aid to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452225/
European elections 2024: The election campaign has begun in Hungary: The European and local elections are also coming up in Hungary in seven weeks ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/22/europawahl-2024-in-ungarn-hat-der-wahlkampf-begonnen
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WATCH: Biden holds bilateral meeting with Czech prime minister: Biden aimed to highlight the efforts other nations are making to support Ukraine ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-biden-holds-bilateral-meeting-with-czech-prime-minister
Czech Plan May Bring 1.5 Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine, PM Petr Fiala Says: A Czech-led initiative to obtain ammunition for Ukraine may deliver a total of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/czech-plan-may-bring-1-5-million-shells-to-ukraine-premier-says
Paid articlePaid Directional election on June 9th: Social Democrats present their vision for the EU
de.euronews.com/2024/04/23/richtungswahl-am-9-juni-sozialdemokraten-stellen-ihre-vision-fur-die-eu-vor
Slovak citizens raise $1.6 million for Czech ammunition initiative after government refuses to contribute
kyivindependent.com/slovak-citizens-raise-1-6-million-for-czech-ammunition-initiative/
Slovaks raise almost €2 million for ammunition for Ukraine: Activists in Slovakia who are unhappy that Robert Fico’s government has refused to send Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452038/
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
Centre-based treatment in Czechia yields results, but costs soar: A new analysis by Ernst & Young (EY) for the Czech Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/centre-based-treatment-in-czechia-yields-results-but-costs-soar/
Another baby gorilla born at Prague Zoo: With more than 1.3 million visitors, the zoo is one of the most visited attractions in Prague ...
az-online.de/welt/erneut-gorilla-baby-im-prager-zoo-geboren-zr-93008079.html
Hit-and-run tourism is tearing the heart out of Florence – there is a better way: As I learned from managing Michelangelo’s David, visitors can be nudged away ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/18/tourism-florence-michelangelo-david-visitors-souvenirs
Quick Glance: Challenges and Solutions in Managing Tourism in Florence
- Florence faces the challenge of managing mass tourism while preserving its cultural heritage as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.
- Cecilie Hollberg, director of the Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence, implements innovative strategies to guide visitor flows and protect the city's cultural legacy.
- Strategic measures have significantly increased the museum's visitor numbers without compromising the quality of the visitor experience.
- The sustainable approach of the Galleria dell'Accademia could serve as a model for addressing mass tourism in Florence to alleviate the city and its residents.
💼 Citizens from seven non-EU countries could soon find it much easier to work in the Czech Republic.
🪪 From July, the country plans to eliminate the need for ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-to-remove-work-permit-requirement-for-citizens-of-seven-countries
In a meeting with Czech PM Petr Fiala, U.S. President Joe Biden mistakenly calls the Czech Republic "Czechoslovakia" before correcting himself ... Show more #petrfiala #joebiden #czechrepublic #czechamerican #unitedstates #expatscz
Ukraine Should Get the Same Protection as Israel, U.S. Told: The calls came from European allies ahead of the Czech prime minister’s meeting with Joe Biden.
thedailybeast.com/ukraine-should-get-the-same-protection-as-israel-us-told
"Little bee" in the luggage: Richard Lugner gondolas through Venice - Vienna in love
meinbezirk.at/wien/c-leute/richard-lugner-gondelt-verliebt-durch-venedig_a6640632
🏠 More companies in Czechia are tempting future employees with free housing, targeting foreign workers especially.
💼 What other benefits are companies ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/more-companies-in-czechia-tempt-future-employees-with-free-housing
Israel-Iran strikes live updates: US reports Israeli missiles hit Iranian city amid heightened tensions in Middle East
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/israel-iran-strikes-live-updates-us-reports-israeli-missiles-hit-iranian-city-amid-heightened-tensions-in-middle-east-20240419-p5fl65.html
Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
apnews.com/article/biden-ukraine-czech-republic-russia-congress-b18487902f93606159ce69809dfb42b7
Denmark, Czechia, the Netherlands look to support air defence for Ukraine: NATO Secretary-General pushed Kyiv's allies to dig deeper in stockpiles to support ...
euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/denmark-czechia-the-netherlands-look-to-support-air-defence-for-ukraine/
No mortgage? No worries: Melbourne property buyers pay cash instead: Some investors have been deterred by higher taxes, but others are snapping up properties in ...
theage.com.au/property/news/no-mortgage-no-worries-melbourne-property-buyers-pay-cash-instead-20240325-p5ff3t.html
133er Awards: The best police officer of the year works in Mariahilf - Mariahilf: At the 133 Awards, a police officer working in Mariahilf received a special ...
meinbezirk.at/mariahilf/c-lokales/der-beste-polizist-des-jahres-arbeitet-in-mariahilf_a6630579
History Makes Clear the Risks of Appeasing Putin: The parallels to 1938 are unavoidable.
time.com/6836620/putin-ukraine-appeasement/
Czech MEP mounts last-minute bid to stop Ukraine free-trade extension: Ally of ex-PM Andrej Babiš pulls maneuver that could upset fragile compromise ...
politico.eu/article/martin-hlavacek-czech-mep-andrej-babis-free-trade-ukraine-eu-market-trade-liberalization/
In an interview with CNN, Petr Pavel said that Czechia and other EU countries could not 'do it alone' in assisting Ukraine with support ... Show more #presidentpavel #cnn #ukraine #ukraineus #czech #czechrepublic #ukrainewar
6 May | Revival of EU Single Market - Defining the road ahead
Join this Euractiv Virtual Conference to discuss how the Single Market can further develop ... Show more www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage events.euractiv.com/event/info/revival-of-eu-single-market-defining-the-road-ahead
How Prague's ammunition initiative for Ukraine came about: Half a million artillery shells have reportedly already been collected since ammunition has been ...
faz.net/aktuell/ukraine/wie-prags-munitionsinitiative-fuer-die-ukraine-zustande-kam-19666059.html
Paid articlePaid Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
❄️ Despite recording its first tropical day of the year in early April, Czechia saw snow this weekend in the Karlovy Vary area!
🌡️ So ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-sees-record-breaking-cold-in-april-when-will-it-finally-warm-up-1
🎮 The sequel of popular Czech video game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, will take you to medieval Bohemia!
⚔️ The second installment of the action-adventure ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/sequel-of-popular-czech-video-game-takes-you-to-medieval-bohemia
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
Czech Republic increases speed limit to 150 km/h, Landbauer wants to follow suit: In good conditions, you will be allowed to drive 150 km/h on at least one ...
noen.at/niederoesterreich/politik/forderung-tschechien-erhoeht-tempo-limit-auf-150-km-h-landbauer-will-nachziehen-418078152
52-year-old Jaromir Jagr is STILL scoring professional hockey goals for his hometown Kladno Knights in the Czech Republic 😳
How to fill Ukraine’s ammunition gap : The Czech initiative should be a blueprint until European defence industries can step in
ft.com/content/a315defa-9c4a-4513-9199-6b897a544a15
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht
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Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/
🍺 A new study from DFDS Global ranks Prague as Europe's second-best destination for beer.
🍻 Only Madrid rated higher than the Czech capital ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/prague-ranked-europes-second-best-destination-for-beer
📮 Starting May 1, Czech Post will modify operations at its Jindřišská Street branch in Prague 1 – its largest and main building in the capital ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-post-ends-sunday-and-night-services-at-jindrisska-street-branch
😋 Two Czech food brands are hungry for a taste of success abroad.
🍰 Trdlokafe and Marlenka could soon hit shelves or stands in the U.S.!
Read more: www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-trdelnik-honey-cakes-land-sweet-deals-in-us
“Voice of Europe”: The questionable network of AfD politician Petr Bystron: The courier started in Russia and traveled via Poland to the Czech Republic: DER ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/voice-of-europe-das-fragwuerdige-netzwerk-von-afd-politiker-petr-bystron-a-0f39de08-f60b-4a18-bcc2-e7796c6a6f7d
Paid articlePaid Focus: Czech arms maker CSG chief eyes place on global stage: Michal Strnad, who a decade ago became head of CSG, a family defence business ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/czech-arms-maker-csg-chief-eyes-place-global-stage-2024-04-14/
Homes are demolished in Ivory Coast's main city over alleged health concerns. Thousands are homeless
apnews.com/article/ivory-coast-demolition-evictions-abidjan-56366dbcd24a77246c38ebb965e7b257
💸 Financial experts have calculated the minimum decent wage for a person with a child in Czechia to live comfortably along with having suitable leisure time ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czechia-s-minimum-decent-wage-climbs-10-percent-two-thirds-earn-less
💸 According to official statistics, Czechia’s average gross monthly wage is CZK 46,000 as of the final quarter of last year ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/czech-salary-guide-do-you-earn-more-than-the-national-average-for-your-industry
In Odesa, Ukraine, pastel palaces in jeopardy, but black humor thrives: Ukraine's port of Odesa is a key Russian target, endangering the city's UNESCO-designated ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-21/ukraine-russia-war-odesa-black-sea-port-cultural-unesco-city-in-jeopardy-again
Saudi authorities thwart attempt to smuggle Captagon pills : RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1,006 ...
arabnews.com/node/2495451/saudi-arabia
🌳 Divoká Šárka, Stromovka, Petřín, or elsewhere?
👣 Prague is filled with pretty walking routes, and we want to know your favorite places to stroll in the ... Show more www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/tell-us-what-s-your-favorite-walking-spot-in-and-around-prague
EU Commission holds bring-your-pet-to-work days — but attack dogs are banned : Officials told to ‘consider teleworking’ if they’re scared or allergic to dogs.
politico.eu/article/eu-commission-holds-bring-your-pet-to-work-days-but-attack-dogs-are-banned/
Church Offers Support for Cannabis Users on 4/20: A church, merchant association and non-profits will offer “safety net” of services on 4/20 after San Francisco ...
time.com/6969168/420-weed-cannabis-church/
LOOK: Tomatoes are given out for free in this farm in Barangay Sudlon Dos, Cebu city. Its owner, Emelio Secretary, said the quality does not meet the buyers' ... Show more
Russian Propaganda on the EU Election: The Battle of June 9th: European elections 2024. Russia's disinformation campaigns are becoming more professional - and ...
profil.at/ausland/russische-propaganda-eu-wahl-wann-9-juni-desinformation/402862901
Paid articlePaid SF sales down 28% from 2019. What sectors and areas were hit hardest?: This map and table breaks down trend in S.F. sales tax revenue for the past five years
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sf-sales-tax-neighborhood-19394489.php
Ukraine should get same support as Israel after Iran strike, Czech politicians say
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/ukraine-should-get-same-support-as-israel-after-iran-strike-czech-politicians-say/
Three castaways lost at sea were rescued — not through a message in a bottle — but through an SOS sign made from palm leaves 🌴
The men, all in their 40s ... Show more
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
No reason not to supply 1.5 million artillery shells to Ukraine in one year – Czech PM
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451700/
Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
🪧 Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Prague Sunday afternoon to protest anti-Semitism and show their support for Israel ... Show more expats.cz/r/yhlov
My Hometown Belgorod Is Under Near-Daily Attack. But Russia Has Forgotten Us: Opinion | After two years of war between Russia and Ukraine, what inhabitants of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/my-hometown-belgorod-is-under-near-daily-attack-but-russia-has-forgotten-us-a84857
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