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LVMH Acquires French Media Group Bey Médias
WWD - New York
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July 3, 2025
NEWSMAKER: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is continuing to expand its media footprint with the acquisition of French media group Bey Médias. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. The luxury group was already a minority shareholder of...
Prague Planetarium reopens with truly revolutionary technology
Radio Prague International
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June 30, 2025
The Prague Planetarium has reopened to visitors after a two-year costly renovation. It now boasts a state-of-the-art, fully digital LED dome, the largest of its kind in the world. The projections transform the way visitors experience outer space.
Czechia’s Biggest Film Festival Returns: What to Expect at KVIFF 2025
Prague Morning
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June 30, 2025
Karlovy Vary is preparing for nine days of cinema, conversation, and culture as the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) returns from July 4 to 12, 2025. This year’s edition promises a packed schedule with over 200 films,...
Major power outage hits Czech Republic
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
PRAGUE: A major power outage that hit parts of the Czech Republic on Friday, briefly halting underground trains in the capital Prague, was probably the result of a technical outage, with no signs of a cyber or terrorist attack, authorities said....
Major power outage strikes Czech Republic
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage struck the Czech Republic on Friday, disrupting several regions, including parts of the capital Prague, shortly after noon, according to authorities. The outage affected eight of the country's 44...
Major power outage strikes Czech Republic
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAGUE, July 4 (Xinhua) -- A major power outage struck the Czech Republic on Friday, disrupting several regions, including parts of the capital Prague, shortly after noon, according to authorities. The outage affected eight of the country's 44...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 6:59 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000...
Czech Group appointed media agency of record for Brownhaus Jewellery
Mumbrella
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June 29, 2025
Czech Group has been selected to lead media strategy for Brownhaus Jewellery. The announcement: Czech Group, the Australian media agency is proud to announce its appointment as the media agency of record for BrownHaus Jewellery. A leading name in...
Classical Music Playlist, July 4, 2025
Capradio - California
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Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With subtle hints of ragtime and jazzy syncopation popular in 1931, the Symphony No. 2 by American composer and Harvard music professor Randall Thompson is today’s Independence Day Midday Masterpiece at...
Norwich City interested in transfer for Czechia international midfielder Lukas Cerv - they face European competition
Football League World
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July 4, 2025
Championship outfit Norwich City are reportedly showing 'concrete interest' in signing Viktora Plzen midfielder Lukas Cerv, but face a battle with other European clubs for his services. The Canaries are looking forward to their first season under...
The Czech Philharmonic returns to Carnegie Hall with Gil Shaham
WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut
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July 4, 2025
The Czech Philharmonic returns to Carnegie Hall with Gil Shaham playing Dvořák’s Violin Concerto. Conductor Semyon Bychkov rounds out the program with Mahler’s emotionally charged Symphony No. 5. Listen tonight on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
Scott Free Eyes Further Series Adaptations of Ridley Scott and Tony Scott Movies Following ‘Alien: Earth’ and ‘Blade Runner 2099’
Variety
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July 4, 2025
Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions is looking to move forward with further series adaptations of Ridley Scott and Tony Scott movies if all goes to plan, following in the footsteps of FX’s “Alien: Earth,” which comes out Aug. 12, and Prime...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:54 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Veterans and civilians bond over beers and bluegrass at Nashville's American Legion Post 82 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An American Legion post in Nashville attracts more than just veterans. Post 82 is where Grammy-winning musicians share beers with...
Czechia confirms Beijing planned targeting Taiwan Vice-Prez’s car
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 29, 2025
Taiwan’s Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim said she will not be intimidated by China after Czech military intelligence said Chinese diplomats and secret service followed Hsiao and planned to intimidate her physically when she visited Prague last year....
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:11 p.m. EDT
San Mateo Daily Journal
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July 4, 2025
LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 4:02 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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'It's good to be back!' Oasis sends fans Supersonic as long-awaited reunion tour starts in Cardiff CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Oasis have taken to the stage in Wales for the start of a highly anticipated reunion tour. The Britpop legends led by famously...
25th Famagusta Culture and Art Festival welcomes visitors until July 15
Sabah
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July 4, 2025
The International Famagusta Culture and Art Festival is set to bring together art lovers from June 25 to July 15, 2025, with a rich and diverse program. The festival is being organized by the Famagusta Municipality for the 25th time this year. The...
State of emergency across Czechia due to a major power outage
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 4, 2025
A state of emergency was declared across Czechia on 4 July 2025 at noon for eight hours due to a major power outage. Several regions, including Liberec, Ústí nad Labem, Hradec Králové, Central Bohemia and parts of Prague, were affected, as the...
Major blackout disrupts life in Czechia
Radio Prague International
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July 4, 2025
When the lights go out It wasn’t the first time the Czech Republic experienced a power outage, but the scope of Friday’s blackout was exceptional. Shortly after noon on July 4, large swathes of the country—including parts of Prague, Central...
Minister Lipavský Will Welcome in Czechia Croatian Minister Grlić Radman
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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On Tuesday, 8 July, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský will meet Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman at the Czernin Palace, who will once again pay a bilateral visit to Czechia after almost three years. The main topics...