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April 24, 2026 9:18 PM

Kedrion warns MidEast conflict may delay plasma supplies to Iran

Italian biopharmaceutical company Kedrion said on Friday it may struggle to ensure timely delivery of vital plasma-based medicines to patients in Iran if the conflict with the United States and Israel creates supply chain disruptions. Chief Executive Ugo Di Francesco said the company, whose results released this week confirmed robust growth over the last few years, was worried about the impact of surging fuel prices on its logistics costs. "If the situation were to persist over time, challenge...

April 23, 2026 9:35 PM

Jitin Prasada concludes Czech visit, pushes trade and investment ties

The Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, concluded his official visit to the Czech Republic on Thursday, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries. During the visit, the MoS held bilateral meetings with senior Czech leaders, including Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlicek, his deputy Jan Sechter; and Deputy Foreign Minister Marie Chatardova. The visit that was held betwe...

January 19, 2026 10:37 PM

Gunman kills one, wounds six others in Czech town hall before killing self

A shooting at a Czech town hall left one person dead and at least six others, including three police officers, wounded on Monday, authorities said, adding that the gunman had also killed himself. Police said they had secured the building in Chribska, 110 km (70 miles) north of Prague. "Currently, nothing suggests any terrorist or extremist motive. Nor is it a politically or religiously motivated attack—everything points to a relationship-based motive," police said on X. CTK news agency cite...

June 25, 2025 10:34 AM

Neeraj Chopra wins Ostrava Golden Spike meet with a throw of 85.29m

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra won the javelin throw title at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres during the one-day competition held on Tuesday. Neeraj clinched victory with one throw remaining, as his third-attempt effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten through all six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. This marks his second title within a month, following his recent triumph at the Paris Diamond League. The 27-year-old athle...

September 18, 2024 11:01 AM

Central European floods leave trail of devastation

Volunteers and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in Poland's historic city of Wroclaw on Tuesday, as nearby municipalities advised residents to evacuate and authorities across central Europe tallied the cost of floods that have wreaked havoc and killed at least 22 people. The deluge has left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland. While waters were receding in many areas, others were nervously waiting for rivers to burst their banks. Areas along the Czech-Polish border wer...

June 5, 2024 11:14 AM

Slovenian Parliament approves recognition of an independent Palestinian state

The Slovenian Parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state with a majority vote on Tuesday (June 4), following in the steps of Spain, Ireland and Norway. Of the 27 members of the European Union, Sweden, Cyprus, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have already recognised a Palestinian state. Malta has said it could follow soon. Israel has repeatedly condemned moves to recognize a Palestinian state, saying they bolster Hamas, the militan...