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NEWS FEED
Mar. 19, 2024
7:00 am
Charles University ramps up arts faculty security.
The Faculty of Arts at Charles University is enhancing security measures following the tragic December 21 shooting in which a student shot and killed 14 people in the building and injured 25 others. Plans include modifying the gatehouse for better oversight, crisis training for students and staff, and a detailed security analysis of the main building. Repairs on the damaged fourth floor are progressing as scheduled.
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Mar. 19, 2024
8:00 am
KB begins reimbursement of Sberbank clients.
Komerční banka disbursed CZK 3.114 billion to 582 Sberbank CZ creditors on the first payout day through its branches. The process, running until April 15, ensures cashless transactions to Czech bank accounts. Over 15,000 creditors anticipate a total payout of approximately CZK 57 billion. Sberbank CZ declared bankruptcy last August after the Czech National Bank revoked its license due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Mar. 19, 2024
9:00 am
Czech tourist dies in Morocco paragliding accident.
A Czech tourist has died in a paragliding accident in western Morocco. Rescuers recovered the man's body after an extensive search, including helicopter assistance. The incident occurred near a beach, with the tourist's body found in the water on Friday afternoon. An autopsy will be conducted at a hospital in Tiznit.
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Mar. 19, 2024
10:00 am
Souček named Czech footballer of year for third time.
West Ham United midfielder Tomáš Souček has been voted best Czech footballer of the year for the third time in his career. The captain of the Czech national team, who is 29, received the award in a ceremony in Prague on Monday night.