Czech Republic

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The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec.

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Multiple regions of Ukraine targeted in overnight Russian air strikes, officials say Multiple regions of Ukraine targeted in overnight Russian air strikes, officials say A strike on Odesa came shortly before a visit by President of the Czech Republic, Peter Pavel, who committed.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Czechia wants to phase out coal. But is natural gas the solution? Europe's coal-age, industrial dinosaurs are getting fitted-out for the future. Take the Czech Republic, for example: The Prague government has promised to phase-out coal-fired power generation by the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 3 weeks ago

Two women killed in stabbing attack in Czech Republic Two women killed in stabbing attack in Czech Republic The two women were reportedly employees of the shop where the attack happened and a 16-year-old youth has been detained for questioning by.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published on February 20, 2025

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Czech Republic's Barak sent off in 20th minute after second yellow card Watch as the Czech Republic go down to 10 men after Antonin Barak gets a second booking and is sent off at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2024
Soucek equalises for 10-men Czech Republic Watch Tomas Soucek equalise for Czech Republic at Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on June 26, 2024
Highlights: Georgia and Czech Republic earn first points after entertaining draw Watch highlights as Georgia and Czech Republic earn their first point in Group F, following an entertaining 1-1 draw in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2024	Schick equalises for Czech Republic against Georgia Watch as Patrik Schick equalises for Czech Republic against Georgia during their Group F game in Hamburg. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2024
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