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Czech mountaineer Klara Kolouchova dies during 'Killer Mountain' trek
The Federal
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July 4, 2025
Islamabad, Jul 4 (PTI) A renowned Czech mountaineer has died while climbing Nanga Parbat, amongst the 14 peaks that are over 8,000 metres in altitude, an official of the Alpine Club of Pakistan said here on Friday. Klara Kolouchova, 46, fell from...
Czech Republic hit by major power outage
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
By Jan Lopatka PRAGUE (Reuters) – 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...
‘Broken Voices’ Review: Exceptional Czech Drama Nimbly Deals With Abuses of Power in a Competitive Girls Choir
Variety
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July 7, 2025
So much goes unspoken in “Broken Voices,” Czech director Ondřej Provazník’s nuanced retelling of the notorious sex scandal that rocked the Bambini di Praga girls choir, rechristened Canticella here. Set in the early 1990s, before the influence of...
Tokyo-born Czech nationalist revives Czexit ahead of national election
EurActiv
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July 7, 2025
PRAGUE – Tomio Okamura, the Tokyo-born leader of Czechia’s far-right Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, is making a political comeback before the October general election – and bringing the idea of a Czech EU exit back with him. Okamura has...
Global Media Forum 2025: Building bridges to beat populism
Deutsche Welle
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All over the world, authoritarian regimes are gaining power through populism and the curtailment of free media. DW is seeking to counter the populist rhetoric with this year's Global Media Forum (GMF). The two-day media congress opens on Monday in...
Dakota Johnson reflects on book club and movie role to play in future
The News International
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Dakota Johnson has recently opened up about her love for books and a character she would like to play in her future project. The Fifty Shades of Grey star spoke to the press as she attended Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic where...
Here’s the prize money breakdown for each golfer at the 2025 D+D REAL Czech Challenge
Golf Digest Middle East
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July 7, 2025
The HotelPlanner Tour heads to the Czech Republic for the second time in 2025, for the staging of the 13th edition of the D+D REAL Czech Challenge, with an increased prize fund to €300,000—taking place from 10-13 July. Event 17 of 29 on the 2025...
‘Broken Voices’ Review: Disquieting Czech Drama Is ‘Whiplash’ for Singing
The Wrap
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July 6, 2025
There are so many ways for a film like writer/director Ondrej Provaznik’s “Broken Voices” to go wrong. Based on the infamous real-life Bambini di Praga case in which a Czech choir director was convicted of sexually abusing almost two dozen young...
FNE at KVIFF 2025: Slovak Cinema in Karlovy Vary
The Film New Europe
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This year's Crystal Globe Competition includes two Slovak minority co-productions. The established Slovak director Miro Remo will present the world premiere of his new documentary Better Go Mad in the Wild, which he also co-produced (Arsy-Versy)....
‘Broken Voices’ Revisits Infamous Sexual Abuse Case That Shook Czech Republic: ‘If Anything Happens to You, Please Tell Someone’
Variety
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July 6, 2025
Based on the true story of the Bambini di Praga choir and the sexual abuse case that shook the Czech Republic, “Broken Voices” goes to uncomfortable places. “Its choirmaster was accused of sexually abusing many, many girls over the years. But...
Czech President Pavel Voices Concerns Over Ukraine Aid Post-2025 Elections
Mezha
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July 3, 2025
On this, Pavel stated that according to the BBC, based on the BBC media conclusion Political news Czech President Petr Pavel expressed concern about the possibility of continuing military aid to Ukraine after the parliamentary elections scheduled...
‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ TV Series in the Works With Chief
Recently Heard
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July 6, 2025
The Oscar-winning Miloš Forman-directed film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, starring Jack Nicholson, might get the tv remedy. Producer Paul Zaentz, the nephew of the Hollywood traditional’s authentic producer Saul Zaentz, talked about plans for...
‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ TV Series, Told Through the Eyes of Chief Bromden, in the Works
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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July 6, 2025
The Oscar-winning Miloš Forman-directed movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, starring Jack Nicholson, could get the television treatment. Producer Paul Zaentz, the nephew of the Hollywood classic’s original producer Saul Zaentz, mentioned plans...
Dakota Johnson to step into major role for new movie
GEO TV
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July 6, 2025
Dakota Johnson has several titles under her belt, and on her upcoming project, she will step into a directorial role. The revelation comes on her appearance at the 59th edition of the KVIFF in the Czech Republic. At the event, reporters asked...
Lionel Richie returns to Prague with greatest hits show
Radio Prague International
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July 6, 2025
American soul legend Lionel Richie is performing tonight at Prague’s O2 Arena as part of his European tour Say Hello To The Hits. It marks his first appearance in the Czech capital since 2012, when he thrilled fans with hits like Hello, All Night...
How To Watch Marcelo Arevalo-Mate Pavic vs Patrik Rikl-Petr Nouza, Wimbledon 2025 Live Streaming Online: Get Live TV Telecast Details of Men’s Doubles Round of 16 Tennis Grand Slam Match?
Latestly
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July 6, 2025
Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic will be locking horns with Czech players Patrik Rikl and Petr Nouza in the men's doubles round of 16 match at Wimbledon 2025 on July 6. The Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic vs Patrik Rikl and Petr Nouza match is...
'Czeching in:' Kelowna Rockets take 3 Czechia players in import draft
Kelowna Capital News
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'The Rockets organization looks forward to supporting the continued development of these players' The Kelowna Rockets have picked two Czech brothers among their three selections in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. Kelowna went with forward Tomas Poletin...
Confirmed: Key Prague metro station will close for one year
Expats.cz
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July 6, 2025
The scope of the renovation includes replacing escalators and repairing station platforms, foyers, and entrances. Some shops in the station’s lobby, which currently obscure original art reliefs, will be removed. The closure will be the longest in...
Czech Philharmonic Appoints Jakub Hrůša as Chief Conductor and Music Director
The Violin Channel
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July 1, 2025
The Czech Philharmonic has recently announced that the Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša will serve as its next Chief Conductor. He will step into the role at the opening of the 2028/29 season, for an initial term of five years, though the orchestra has...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 1:59 a.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
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Julian McMahon, actor who appeared in 'Fantastic Four' films and TV show 'Charmed,' has died BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Julian McMahon, an Australia-born actor who performed in the “Fantastic Four” series of films and appeared in popular TV...