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Film Challenging Iran's Laws Restricting Women Earns Prize At Czech Festival
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
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July 14, 2025
Iranian director Soheil Beiraghi almost landed in prison for his latest film, Bidad. Now it's landed him the Special Jury Award at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic. Bidad, which is also known by its English...
Beetle infestation threatening thousands of ancient books in Hungary's oldest library
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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FILE - The Library of Archabbey Saint Martin. Pannonhalma Hungary. (Photo by: Martin Zwick/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are in jeopardy of being destroyed due to a beetle infestation. Books...
CEE healthcare remains attractive as private equity investors branch out into dental and pet care
BNE Intellinews
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Two decades after private equity firms first started to bet big on Central Europe’s private healthcare, the sector remains a magnet for investors looking to scale assets and drive consolidation, even amid broader macroeconomic caution. Private...
Why The Next MFF Will Be Make or Break For Three Central European Governments
Visegrad Insight
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July 14, 2025
The hottest days of the week in Central Europe will be the new Multiannual Financial Framework (expected on 16 July) and the upcoming Polish government reshuffle. The MFF is a matter of political survival in the region, especially for the big...
Hungary’s oldest library battles beetle infestation
Telengana Today
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July 13, 2025
Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change...
Central Europe Turns Away from Ursula von der Leyen
Hungary Today
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July 11, 2025
Yesterday the European Parliament voted on the motion of no-confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, which ultimately did not pass. However, the majority of Central Europeans have a negative opinion of the president,...
Central Europe’s ‘largest’ AI project – Orlen taps Microsoft for $105bn transformation
RCR Wireless News
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July 9, 2025
Polish energy giant Orlen is partnering with Microsoft on central Europe’s largest AI rollout, spanning cybersecurity, operations, and workforce efficiency, anchored by a new AI centre for experimentation and training. In sum – what to know:...
Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures
Euronews
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July 13, 2025
By Andreas Rogal with AP Published on 13/07/2025 - 10:55 GMT+2 Tens of thousands of centuries-old books are being pulled from the shelves of a medieval abbey in Hungary in an effort to save them from a beetle infestation that could...
Hungarian Grand Prix Goes Fully Cashless with Contactless Payment System
Hungarian Conservative
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July 10, 2025
Fans attending the 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix this August will experience a completely cashless event, as Hungarian-founded Festipay Ltd takes charge of on-site payment solutions. The Grand Prix will be held on the first weekend of August...
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
Euronews
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July 8, 2025
In northern Italy, a 63-year-old woman was killed near Milan when a tree fell during severe weather. Two municipal workers were injured while clearing debris overnight. The storms follow a heatwave across the region, with scientists warning that...
Ukrzaliznytsia Updates Train Schedules Amid Storm Disruptions in Central Europe
Mezha
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July 8, 2025
The company reported this on Telegram Ukrzaliznytsia has announced changes to the passenger train schedule due to storm conditions observed in Zakarpattia, as well as in neighboring countries – Slovakia and Hungary. This information was published...
Deacon’s Bank restaurant review: ‘Lamb belly bites — only £7!’
The Times
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It’s true, I do not review in Derbyshire very often. In fact, I just googled “Giles Coren and Derbyshire” to find out exactly how many times I had reviewed in Derbyshire in the past 25 years and the answer is… no times. Although I did discover...
F1 Hungarian GP Race Completely Cashless This Year
Diplomacy & Trade
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July 9, 2025
Festipay Plc., founded in Hungary, will provide cashless payment services at the 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, which will be held just west of Budapest on the first weekend of August. The company announced to MTI on Wednesday that it will...
Germany is Waging a Hybrid Migrant-War Against Donald Tusk’s Poland
Hungary Today
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July 8, 2025
In Marcin Romanowski’s view, “for the German elites, Donald Tusk is not a partner but an administrator carrying out their interests on Polish territory. This does not mean ignoring the mistakes and inconsistencies in the policies of the Law and...
Major Celtic Settlement Discovered in Czech Republic
Archaeology - New York
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July 10, 2025
Aerial view of Celtic settlement, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ, CZECH REPUBLIC—Prior to construction of a highway through eastern Bohemia, archaeologists unearthed a 2,000-year-old Celtic settlement that is being called one of the...
Germany’s 2021 Floods Could Have Been Even Worse, Say Researchers
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. The devastating floods that killed...
Antisemitic terrorism: Global North’s propaganda
Daily FT
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The current intifada is not against the Jews or Judaism but against the Zionist project of ethno-cleansing in Palestine Although the origins of modern terrorism go back to the French Reign of Terror in 1700s and could therefore be considered as a...
Croatian Classic Vegeta Beats 5,000 Brands to Spice Up Germany’s Taste Buds
The Dubrovnik Times
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It’s official – Germany’s spice lovers have fallen head over heels for a Balkan classic. Croatian kitchen staple Vegeta has just been named Top-Marke 2025, beating out more than 5,000 rival brands in the world’s toughest consumer market. The...
European Parliament Demands End to Hungary and Slovakia’s Obstruction of Russia Sanctions
Insight News Media
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July 9, 2025
EU lawmakers stress unity amid growing political friction and energy concerns in Central Europe. The European Parliament has formally urged the governments of Hungary and Slovakia to stop blocking new sanctions against Russia, warning that...
Chinese cars expand their share in Central Europe
AzerNews
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July 5, 2025
By Alimat Aliyeva Chery, the largest Chinese car exporter, has officially entered the markets of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland through a strategic partnership with the regional office of Astana Motors, Azernews reports. Sales in these...