There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed forward Martin Frk to a one-year CZE finished last season in the Swiss National League with SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers putting up 16 points in 33 games The 30-year-old has played in over 500 professional games splitting between the NHL (124 GP) and AHL (403 GP) Frk has won championships in multiple leagues including the AHL’s Calder Cup with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2016-17 as well as the Memorial Cup and Gilles Courteau Trophy (QMJHL Championship) as a member of the Halifax Mooseheads in 2012-13 Philippines — Philippine officials placed Metropolitan Manila and four outlying provinces back to a lockdown Monday at the height of the Lenten and Easter holiday travel season as they scrambled to control an alarming surge in coronavirus infections government security and health personnel and residents on urgent errands would be allowed out of homes during the weeklong restrictions which prohibited leisure trips and religious gatherings that forced the dominant Roman Catholic church to shift all its Holy Week and Easter activities online The renewed lockdown brought President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration under fire for what critics say was its failed handling of the pandemic A curfew in the capital region and the provinces of Bulacan and Rizal was also expanded to 11 hours starting at 6pm “The rule now is stay home,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque told ABS-CBN News our hospitals will be overwhelmed and the frontliners may not be able to help those who will seriously or critically get ill.” The Philippines has imposed one of the world’s longest police- and military-enforced coronavirus quarantines and lockdowns which caused the economy last year to contract by 9.5% the worst economic setback since the Philippines began issuing such economic data just after World War II The World Bank has downgraded its economic growth forecast for the Philippines this year with one of its chief economists saying the country has been “less successful in the region in transitioning away from shutdowns to a more efficient containment strategy.” The Philippines has reported more than 721,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 13,170 deaths the second highest in Southeast Asia after Indonesia — UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID-19 — Longest-serving bookseller among 25,000 Czech virus victims — UK to further ease lockdown; nervously eyes European virus surge — Albania starts mass COVID vaccinations before tourist season — Mexico’s real COVID-19 death toll now stands at over 321,000 — Follow AP’s pandemic coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-vaccine and https://apnews.com/UnderstandingtheOutbreak Australia — Australia’s third-largest city Brisbane will enter a three-day lockdown Monday evening after the coronavirus was found spreading in the community Queensland State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told reporters that health authorities had identified four new cases of community transmission overnight and the lockdown was necessary for them to get on top of contact tracing Australia has so far been largely successful in stamping out the spread of the virus vaccination efforts have only just begun with less than 1% of the nation’s population vaccinated Authorities are requiring people in Brisbane to stay home except for essential purposes and to wear masks Romania — A 104-year-old Romanian woman has received her second vaccine against COVID-19 becoming the oldest person in Romania’s capital of Bucharest to be fully inoculated Accompanied by family members into Bucharest’s Children’s Palace welcomed her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and declared it the only way to combat COVID-19 “A vaccine is the only way to get rid of this virus,” Baltag said The pandemic had forced the centenarian — whose granddaughter is a doctor and convinced her to get vaccinated — to spend around a year physically distancing from her close relatives I’ve not been able to be with my grandchildren because I stayed isolated from them until now in order to not risk catching the virus Everyone in the family is vaccinated now we can now spend the holidays together,” she said who was born two years before the Spanish Flu pandemic appeared sharp of mind and did not report any side-effects after receiving her first Pfizer vaccine She waited the usual 15 minutes after her second dose in case of any adverse effects BERLIN — Authorities in Austria say people living in much of the western region of Tyrol will need to take a coronavirus test before traveling elsewhere because of concerns about variant cases detected there Officials said Sunday that in the Kufstein district of Tyrol there have been 216 confirmed cases of a virus variant first detected in Britain that has since gained a further mutation which could make it more resistant to vaccines The same mutation — known as E484K — is also found in variants first detected in South Africa and Brazil People wanting to leave Kufstein district will need to provide a negative PCR test result between March 31 and April 14 Kosovo — The first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines from the Covax facility arrived Sunday in Kosovo the last country in the continent yet to start inoculation Authorities said they got 24,000 vaccines through the Covax system which will be used for medical personnel elderly people and those with chronic diseases “We need much more and fast,” Prime Minister Albin Kurti told The Associated Press at the international airport after the arrival of the vaccines Kosovar health authorities have reported 87,981 total confirmed cases and 1,840 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as of Monday PARIS — Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital’s hospitals possibly forcing them to choose which patients to treat The sobering warning of “catastrophic medicine” was delivered Sunday in a newspaper opinion piece signed by 41 Paris-region doctors Published by Le Journal du Dimanche newspaper it comes as President Emmanuel Macron has been vigorously defending his decision not to completely lockdown France again as he did last year Macron’s government has instead imposed a nationwide overnight curfew and followed that with a grab-bag of other restrictions But with infections soaring and hospitals increasingly running short of intensive care beds doctors have been stepping up pressure for a full lockdown The Paris-region doctors who wrote in Le Journal du Dimanche said: “We have never known such a situation even during the worst (terror) attacks” that targeted the French capital The doctors predicted that softer new restrictions imposed this month on Paris and other regions won’t quickly bring the resurgent epidemic under control ROME — Police in Italy have been cracking down on violators of ordinances aimed at reining in what has been weeks of stubbornly high incidences of COVID-19 cases bars and restaurants can only provide take-out service Carabinieri military police fined a bar owner 400 euros ($480) after they noticed three people drinking inside and closed it for five days Elsewhere in the Italian capital on Saturday night seven party-goers at an apartment were fined for violating anti-COVID-19 measures there is a nationwide limit of one visit per day although there is no limit of children younger than 14 North Macedonia — North Macedonia on Sunday got the first batch of 24,000 Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines out of a total 100,000 that are expected to arrive through the COVAX system by April North Macedonian Health Minister Venko Filipce welcomed the vaccine shipment at the country’s main airport near the capital Skopje He said the first 20,000 people to be immunized are over 75s and the chronically ill The vaccination process will start Wednesday The tiny Balkan country began inoculations a month ago with about 11,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Russian Sputnic V vaccines for medical workers At least 4,000 vaccine-seekers from North Macedonia flocked to neighboring Serbia on Saturday after Serbian authorities offered foreigners free coronavirus jabs North Macedonia has recorded more than 126,000 coronavirus cases and more than 3,600 deaths TIRANA — Albania started a mass inoculation campaign Sunday ahead of the summer tourism season after acquiring 192,000 doses of Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac earlier this week Hundreds of people age 70 and above gathered at Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Square to get a jab in two big tents was happy to receive the vaccine after a year of isolation “Thank God it came,” she told The Associated Press while accompanied by her daughter Vaccination has proceeded slowly in the Balkan country since mid-January before the arrival of the Sinovac vaccine with Albania receiving less than 100,000 Pfizer The country has inoculated 65,000 medical personnel LONDON — Britain is taking another small step out of lockdown as it looks nervously at a new virus surge inundating its European neighbors coronavirus vaccination rates outstripping those of European Union nations Prime Minister Boris Johnson is easing the stark “stay at home” message that has kept the virus in check for almost three months it will be replaced in England with a message to stay local People will be allowed to meet in groups of six outdoors and can resume outdoor sports such as basketball medical director of the National Health Service in England urged people to continue to follow the rules saying the easing “does not mean job done.” Britain has Europe's highest virus death toll Netherlands — Dutch police have arrested a churchgoer for hitting and kicking a journalist who was reporting outside a service that was opened to a Protestant church’s full congregation Reporters were outside the Mieraskerk church in the town of Krimpen aan den Ijssel near Rotterdam when the incident happened Sunday The church drew media attention after reports it had opened the service to its entire congregation despite a tough coronavirus lockdown and sharply rising infection rate in the Netherlands Police tweeted that a 43-year-old man was arrested after the incident Sunday They added: “Let journalists do their work.” Dutch media report that journalists also were threatened in the fishing town of Urk where another church opened its doors Sunday Churches and other religious meeting places are exempt from lockdown rules the government advises them to restrict attendances to a maximum of 30 people A church official in Krimpen aan den Ijssel apologized after the incident WASHINGTON — A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans there are troubling signs that the coronavirus may have also slowed progress against another deadly health threat: smoking Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress “It’s hard for folks to quit using tobacco in the best of times so what happens when life is suddenly turned upside down?” said Jen Cash who oversees Minnesota’s anti-tobacco programs Researchers are already concerned about COVID-19′s impact on cancer screenings and opioid overdoses as many Americans were cut off from routine care and examinations But services to help smokers quit -- delivered via phone and online -- would seem well-positioned to withstand the disruptions of the pandemic The programs help with devising a plan and often provide free nicotine gums and patches VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is celebrating solemn Holy Week ceremonies for a second straight year without the usual throngs of pilgrims and tourists kept away by pandemic safety concerns and travel restrictions Francis traditionally leads a Palm Sunday procession through St Peter’s Square and then celebrates an outdoor Mass for tens of thousands of faithful But Francis led a Palm Sunday service this year inside St Peter’s Basilica just as he did last spring That was just weeks after the COVID-19 outbreak erupted in Italy which was the first country in the West to be hit by the pandemic They wore protective masks as did participants in the procession of 30 red-robed cardinals LONDON — Even when there were just a few dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K. professor Sharon Peacock recognized that the country needed to expand its capacity to analyze the genetic makeup of the virus The Cambridge University microbiologist set about bringing scientists together to work on genomic sequencing That has made Britain a world leader in finding new variants that are more dangerous or resistant to vaccines The initiative helped make Britain a world leader in rapidly analyzing the genetic material from large numbers of COVID-19 infections generating more than 40% of the genomic sequences identified to date their top priority is finding new variants that are more dangerous or resistant to vaccines information that is critical to helping researchers modify the vaccines or develop new ones to combat the ever-changing virus “They’ve shown the world how you do this,” said Dr chair of innovative medicine at Scripps Research in San Diego MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s government is acknowledging that the country’s true death toll from the coronavirus pandemic now stands above 321,000 That is almost 60% more than the government’s official test-confirmed number of 201,429 many Mexicans died at home without getting a test The only way to get a clear picture is to review “excess deaths” and review death certificates The government quietly published such a report indicating there were 294,287 deaths linked to COVID-19 from the start of the pandemic through Feb 15 there have been an additional 26,772 test-confirmed deaths NEW YORK — High rates of COVID-19 throughout New York have left the majority of its nursing homes closed for most indoor visits despite relaxed guidance meant to help open them up for visitors A little more than half of New York nursing homes were ineligible for indoor visits in mid-March New York updated its visitation rules Thursday in a way that will now allow visits to resume under certain conditions even if a resident has recently tested positive But that relaxed standard might not clear the way for visitation in many homes having trouble keeping the virus out rewritten or redistributed without permission a precision manufacturer specializing in agricultural front loaders is set to invest $105 million in building a new North American headquarters and production facility in Sterling This initiative will create 251 new employment opportunities After a competition among states in the Midwest KMW chose Sterling in Rice County as their preferred location The relocation will house their headquarters and also provide space for KMW to further expand its manufacturing operations “The partnership forged between Agrostroj Pelhrimov and the State of Kansas sets an exemplary precedent,” KMW Ltd North American Operations CEO Wayne Buchberger said “This expansion aligns seamlessly with our commitment to agricultural and other products manufacturing and we’re excited to continue our growth right here in the city of Sterling – the city where we were founded in 1965 and have grown ever since.” KMW operates two additional facilities in Kansas The ownership of the company lies with Agrostroj Pelhrimov a leading global entity based in the Czech Republic renowned for manufacturing agricultural machinery and freight transport equipment KMW integrates cutting-edge precision engineering and skilled artisanship to produce top-tier loaders Although the company’s main focus has been on original equipment (OEM) loader and backhoe customers KMW has broadened its product range to encompass an expanded variety of loader sizes and other attachments now accessible to non-OEM customers as well Get Better Academy posted the news of Granja's commitment on social media which Granja reposted on his Instagram page.  "I am so excited to be joining the Memphis program It's a dream come true," Granja told international basketball reporter Riccardo De Angelis.  The 19-year-old spent the past year playing for Get Better Academy in Prague where he was a member of GBA Sojky Pelhrimov (part of 1 Liga a professional league in the Czech Republic) and the U19 Czech league.  Granja averaged 9.1 points (38.4% from the field and 25.6% from three) and 3.3 rebounds in 19 games with GBA Sojky Pelhrimov. In 19 games with the Czech Republic U19 League Granja averaged 13.7 points (43.1% from the field and 30.7% from three) and 4.3 rebounds MEMPHIS BASKETBALL MAILBAG: What we know about Alex Lomax, who Penny Hardaway might sign next GROUP CHAT: Sign up for the Memphis Tigers Basketball Insider text group with Jason Munz Granja played for FC Barcelona in his home country for two seasons He averaged 8.3 points per game in the 2020-21 regular season and 9.0 per game in Spain U18 Club Champions League competition.  Granja becomes the only freshman on the Tigers' roster although Hardaway still has at least one more open scholarship remaining.  Memphis concluded the second (and final) session of summer workouts this week the Tigers will return to campus when classes start Aug Reach sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @munzly London and Prague-based Boele Architects has won an international contest to design a sports accommodation block in the Czech town of Pelhřimov The new practice – co-founded by architects Petr Šuma and Pavel Fajfr last year – was named overall winner of the contest by the Municipality of Pelhřimov The single-stage competition – organised by the Centre for Central European Architecture (CCEA MOBA) – sought a team to create a new sports hotel and to create a new external ‘shell’ for an existing ice rink arena The project on the suburban fringes of the town aims to upgrade facilities boost the complex’s environmental performance and improve public realm improvements Fajfr and Šuma said: ‘In the competition design we focused not just on the ice rink and sports hotel itself but also on the public space in their immediate surroundings We see the connection of the indoor programme with the exterior as a crucial aspect of the revitalisation of the whole area.’ Pelhřimov’s mayor Ladislav Med said: ‘The main goal is to provide the necessary comfort not only for the citizens of the town but also to support the development of tourism and at the same time increase the attractiveness of sport in Pelhřimov ‘We firmly believe that we have managed to find an architecturally and structurally successful and very creative solution that will respect the demands of modern times Pelhřimov is a small town of around 16,000 inhabitants located between Prague and Brno Judges included the mayor; Andrea Ambrovičová Mikulajová founder of ARCHITEKTI mikulaj & mikulajová; Pelhřimov city architect Petr Uhlíř; and Jiří Weinzettl Boele Architects’ win comes just weeks after it won an international contest to design a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists serving South Park in Sofia In August,  Boele collaborated with William Matthews Associates, Expedition Engineering, Czech firm Agile Engineering and cable transport specialists DCSA in a competition-winning bid for a new cable car in Prague Boele Architects’ design convinced the jury with its high-quality architecture and its clean and strong expression The proposed building communicates well with the stadium inside and with the surrounding sports park The design also fulfils the requirement to satisfy a clientele that is not purely sporting The concept follows and fulfils the competition criteria The jury commended the way the traffic and parking solutions of the proposal brought fresh ideas And it appreciated the use of prefabricated CLT modules for hotel rooms (when finished the sport hotel building will be one of the first CLT buildings in the Czech Republic) but also the new hotel extension in a holistic way The revitalised stadium and the proposed sports hotel create a new vibrant heart of the Pelhřimov sports complex The proposed massing of connected buildings articulates and initiates the public spaces in the surroundings – to the north a capacity staircase with areas for fans; and to the south a quieter hotel forecourt with activities for children yet they are two buildings with their specifics The stadium and the sports hotel will have a positive impact on their immediate surroundings and are being approached as an initiation project to make the area more attractive to the citizens of the city and other visitors Tags Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA chatted to the… Skyscraper expert SimpsonHaugh has submitted plans for a 50-storey and a 25-storey… MVRDV and Mecanoo are among five finalists vying to design… Squire & Partners has finally won planning selected by an expert architectural jury from a pool of 38 nominations Providing a much-needed connection between two Prague neighborhoods separated by the Vltava River, the Štvanická Footbridge was recognized by the jury for its structural resilience The family care pavilion in Pelhřimov earned acclaim for its dynamic facade, which responds to sunlight. Meanwhile, the Kapka sports hall in Vsetín stood out for its multifunctional design and adaptability. Additionally, the contemporary art center Epo1 in Trutnov captured the jury's admiration for its incorporation of the project's industrial origins all of which received accolades in the form of crystal bottles This year's awards also featured a public competition, with over 118,000 individuals casting their votes for their favorite constructions of the year. The Mýtka apartment complex in Stará Boleslav secured the top spot among new Czech buildings while the Saint Louis Airport in Senegal received the public's acclaim for foreign constructions special recognitions were presented by the Ministry for Regional Development for the construction of a new university campus in Ostrava and and the Ministry of Industry and Trade for the Křimická urban district in Karlovy Vary and the Kloboucká lesní administrative building in Zlín Architect Josef Pleskot and designer Vladimír Janata were also presented special awards comprised of esteemed industry professionals personally visited all 110 registered buildings across the Czech Republic eligible for the awards covering a total of 6,531 kilometers in 15 days Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. Check if you already have access from your company or university With a MRW subscription you’ll get access to: most commonly known for its drum mowers and partnership producing components for companies such as John Deere Front loader and attachment manufacturer Stoll is headquartered near Hannover and has two manufacturing facilities in Germany and one each in Poland and the USA Dubbed by Forbes to be on Czech’s 100 richest list owner and CEO of the Agrostroj Group Lubomír Stoklásek has said that business will remain as usual Stoll employs 600 people and has a worldwide sales and distribution network made up of 5,000 dealers With a worldwide production figure of 22,000 units Stoll claims to be the second largest manufacturer of front loaders with an annual turnover of €120m Contact us Advertise with us Company information Career opportunities Privacy statement Terms of service Commenting policy Change cookies settings Change cookies settings