For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Outside of Czech Republic: +420-257-022-000 or from U.S Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Czech Republic where you can connect with the U.S government agencies work with Czech Republic During his multi-day visit to the Zlín region Ambassador to the Czech Republic Bijan Sabet visited the facility of U.S semiconductor manufacturer onsemi in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm the company announced a planned multi-year investment totaling up to $2 billion (around 44 billion CZK) to expand its chip production and establish a state-of-the-art vertically integrated silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility at the Rožnov plant One of the largest planned foreign investments in Czech history this expansion would position Czechia and the Zlín region as a European hub for chip production and high-tech industry Onsemi has operated in the town beneath the Beskydy Mountains for almost three decades Following his visit to the Rožnov facility Ambassador Sabet stated: “Onsemi is a great example of a U.S company making a real and positive impact on Czechia This investment would help realize the economic potential of this region and also strengthen the U.S.-Czechia relationship.”  Ambassador Sabet further praised the company’s development efforts leveraging brownfield investments in the existing industrial complex to bring additional high-tech manufacturing “Silicon carbide is becoming increasingly fundamental as global demands for power and energy-efficient solutions continue to rise This strategic investment would underscore the Czech Republic’s commitment to innovation and position the broader European region at the forefront of critical technologies enabling advancements in electrification and artificial intelligence We are thankful for Ambassador Sabet’s support of our planned investment which is crucial in driving these transformative global megatrends forward,” said Aleš Cáb By | 24 October, 2024 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience. By continuing to use the site, you agree to our privacy policy. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world The central square in Roznov pod Radhostem A $2 billion investment by a US company promises to create a tech hub and help modernize the country’s stagnating economy XLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Krystof Chamonikolas and Michal KubalaAugust 13 2024 at 12:00 AM EDTBookmarkSaveThe Czech town of Roznov pod Radhostem was best known for its rum-drizzled sweet pies and an open-air museum showing off historical wooden houses Then came an announcement that stirred the sleepy backwater US chipmaker ON Semiconductor Corp. picked Roznov for a new $2 billion manufacturing hubBloomberg Terminal in June. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The European Union Youth Chess Championships 2024 concluded in Roznov pod Radhostem The last rounds were full of fights and tension In category Boys U8 took the first place Han Nam Pham (FRA the second place Aaron-Mathias Dragoi (ROU) and the third Vojtech Vratny (CZE) In category Girls U8 took the first place Amanda Skytte (DEN) the second place Cassandre Itier (FRA) and the third Isis Bocquenet-Drouode (FRA) Champion EU in category Boys U10 has become Konstantin Mueller (GER) silver medal took Victor Chalampuente (FRA) and the third place took Daniil Den Gusev (GER) In category Girls U10 has won Niya Malcheva (BUL) second place took Hermione Glon Tombi Ambassa (FRA) and the third place took Hanna Janaszak (POL) In category Boys U12 has won Vlad Petroff (ROU) second place took Leo Corral Nehama (FRA) and the third place took Matvii Bilochenko (POL) Champion EU Girls U12 has become Cyrielle Duchatel (FRA) the second place took Veronika Vancakova (CZE) and the third place took Stefania Theodora Sabou (ROU) In category Boys U14 has won Alexandru Ioan Constantinoiu (ROU) the second place took Hugo Bocquenet-Drouode (FRA) and the third place took Daniel Belocky (CZE) In category Girls U14 Champion EU has become Zuzana Stara (CZE) the second place took Lena Michalska (POL) and the third finished Emma Kincses (HUN) Players who took first three places in each of categories got a cup and diploma All eight champions EU are leaving Roznov pod Radhostem with a notebook The next five players in each category also got valuable prizes Every player got a T-Shirt with a logo of EUYCC The prizes were given by director of the event Mr Zdenek Fiala together with the tournament director of ECU Mr EU Youth Chess Championship 2024 under the patronage of the ECU was organized by Sachovy klub Svetla nad Sazavou in cooperation with the Czech Chess Federation Boys and girls have played in the same tournament Eventually boys and girls were evaluated separately Championship had 83 players from 13 federations Young players have been pleased by awarding best game of each round Thanks to the performance during the last three rounds these players were awarded: Amanda Skytte (DEN) Leo Corral Nehama (FRA) and Sofia Myronova (CZE) For all participants and accompanying persons organizers had prepared chess and non-chess leisure time activities (simultaneous game with IM Pisk Participants of the championship had available many leisure time activities On the official website organizers placed photo gallery from tournament and other activities Eventually I would like to thank all players for their performance and fair play arbiters for running the tournament and all cooperators for their work Hope you enjoyed together with us this championship and believe to see us again the next year Web of the championship: https://www.chess.cz/mistrovstvi-evropske-unie/ Results: https://chess-results.com/tnr976123.aspx?lan=5&art=1&rd=9&turdet=YES&flag=30 Photo gallery: https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/sachysvetla/album/euycc-2024/1644635846https://www.rajce.idnes.cz/sachysvetla/album/euycc-2024-players will invest up to CZK 46 billion to establish a silicon carbide semiconductor factory in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm This expansion marks a significant development for the Czech economy with government incentives currently under discussion Onsemi Vice President Aleš Cáb highlighted the company’s collaboration with local schools to train engineers emphasizing that Moravian talent will play a vital role in the production process which encompasses everything from technology development to customer support "The entire process from technology development to chip design and production to customer support will take place in Rožnov," Cáb told Seznam Zprávy While specifics of the government incentives are yet to be determined they could potentially cover up to 27.5 percent of the investment amount negotiations with the European Commission will take place with construction slated to begin by spring 2025 The first products are expected to roll off the production line in 2027 This investment represents one of the largest foreign direct investments in the Czech Republic surpassing Hyundai's historical automotive investment The Rožnov factory will not only strengthen local production capabilities but also position the Czech Republic as a key player in the semiconductor industry crucial for sectors such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence produce silicon wafers that are later processed in Moravia The new facility aims to centralize production by handling everything from silicon carbide powder to final chip casings domestically significantly reducing reliance on international supply chains "Our goal is to have a share of the European market of 40 percent," Cáb stated highlighting the ambition to capture more of the market Cáb also pointed out the importance of qualified experts to attract further investments in the sector as companies often base their decisions on available talent Onsemi is already taking steps to nurture local expertise by collaborating with universities including Brno University of Technology and Tomáš Bata University in Zlín The new facility is projected to create hundreds of jobs with up to 40 percent of those requiring university degrees Learn how Czechia’s tax laws affect expats—and how proper tax residency status can lead to big savings. The European Union is investing heavily in increasing domestic semiconductor production aiming to boost the share of European chips from 10 percent to 20 percent This strategic shift is crucial to reducing dependence on supplies from Asia particularly as energy prices remain a concern the Czech government is preparing for a potential CZK 200 billion crown battery factory in the Karvinska region which could further enhance the country's standing in the semiconductor and electric vehicle supply chains 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. News: Microelectronics Power semiconductor IC supplier onsemi of Phoenix USA has inaugurated its expanded silicon carbide (SiC) fab in Rožnov Czech Republic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Ministry of Industry and Trade section chief Zbyněk Pokorný Governor of the Zlín Region Radim Holiš and City Mayor Jiří Pavlica as well as other local governmental dignitaries Picture: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expansion of onsemi’s Rožnov silicon carbide fab onsemi added SiC polished wafer and SiC epitaxy wafer production to its existing silicon polished and epitaxy wafer and die manufacturing in Rožnov construction of a new building began in 2021 to further expand wafer and SiC epi manufacturing this expansion will increase the site’s SiC production capabilities by 16 times and create 200 jobs by the end of 2024 So far onsemi has invested more than $150m in the Rožnov site and plans to spend an additional $300m through 2023 onsemi was recently awarded the Association for Foreign Investments (AFI) Prize for Significant Contribution in the Field of Investment for its SiC investments in the Czech Republic “Together with our SiC boule production expansion in Hudson these increased SiC manufacturing capabilities enable onsemi to provide customers the critical supply assurance to meet the rapidly growing demand for SiC-based solutions,” says Simon Keeton executive VP & general manager Power Solutions Group at onsemi “Full control over our SiC manufacturing supply chain and the market-leading efficiency of our products underscore onsemi’s progress.” onsemi expands silicon carbide production facility in New Hampshire onsemi Roznov wins Zlín Region manufacturing innovation award onsemi completes acquisition of GTAT Tags: SiC Visit: www.onsemi.com ©2006-2025 Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd Semiconductor Today and the editorial material contained within it and related media is the copyright of Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd Reproduction in whole or part without permission from Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd is forbidden if the magazine and publisher are acknowledged Disclaimer: Material published within Semiconductor Today and related media does not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or staff Juno Publishing and Media Solutions Ltd and its staff accept no responsibility for opinions expressed editorial errors and damage/injury to property or persons as a result of material published View our privacy, cookie and data protection policy Onsemi's funding will be focussed on developing vertically integrated silicon carbide manufacturing at the existing Czech site US chipmaker Onsemi has announced plans to invest around $2bn in its production plant in the Czech town of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm The multi-year funding will be focussed on developing vertically integrated silicon carbide manufacturing capabilities at the existing site Onsemi has said the investment will “solidify advanced power semiconductor supply chain for its European and global customer base” and that it will “bring critical manufacturing capabilities of energy-efficient chips to Central Europe to power the future of electrification It is said to be one of the largest private sector investments in the Czech Republic’s history and one of the first in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in Central Europe said: “Our brownfield investment would establish a Central European supply chain to better service our customers’ rapidly increasing demand for innovative technologies that improve the energy efficiency in their applications “Through a close collaboration with the Czech government the expansion would also enhance our production of intelligent power semiconductors that are essential to helping ensure the European Union is able to achieve its ambitions to significantly reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic added: “Onsemi’s decision to expand in Czechia is a clear confirmation of our country’s attractiveness for foreign investment and will bring significant momentum for the development of our economy This investment not only strengthens our position in the semiconductor field but can also contribute to the development of the automotive industry and help us with its adaptation to the rise of electromobility.” Onsemi currently produces 10 million chips every day in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm It says the development of the site will see intelligent power semiconductors produced there that are used for improving the energy efficiency of applications in electric vehicles The Czech government has said the investment will significantly boost production at the site and that the number of jobs there will increase from 1,700 to 3,000 It has yet to negotiate a package of investment incentives with Onsemi including 2,200 staff across its three Czech plants Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network onsemi has expanded its Czech SiC fab to boost wafer output 16x over the next two years onsemi added SiC polished wafer and SiC epitaxy (EPI) wafer production to its existing silicon polished and epitaxy wafer and die manufacturing in Roznov coonstruction of a new building began last year to further expand wafer and SiC EPI manufacturing this expansion will increase the site’s SiC production capabilities by 16 times and create 200 jobs by the end of 2024 So far onsemi has invested more than $150 million in the Roznov site and plans to spend an additional $300 million through 2023 onsemi was recently awarded the Association for Foreign Investments (AFI) Prize for Significant Contribution in the Field of Investment for its SiC investments in the Czech Republic “Together with our SiC boule production expansion in Hudson these increased SiC manufacturing capabilities enable onsemi to provide customers the critical supply assurance to meet the rapidly growing demand for SiC-based solutions,” said onsemi evp Simon Keeton Tagged with: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Electronics Weekly is excited to launch it's own podcast brought to you by our editor Caroline Hayes You can hear interesting insights from a range of industry figures Catch all the episodes » Sign up for the Electronics Weekly newsletters: Mannerisms Gadget Master and the Daily and Weekly roundups Find out more » Read our special supplement celebrating 60 years of Electronics Weekly and looking ahead to the future of the industry Read the first ever Electronics Weekly online: 7th September 1960 We've scanned the very first edition so you can enjoy it Read the very first edition » Keep up with developments relating to space technology - satellite technology View our busy aerospace section » Keep up with developments relating to the Internet of Things (IoT) - Industrial IoT View 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automakers They enable us to provide customers with attractive assistance systems in our vehicles and are a key driver of our ongoing transformation towards e-mobility We are working closely with our suppliers along the entire value chain and with our new partners from the semiconductor industry to ensure that we always have access to state-of-the-art semiconductors to provide great products to our customers but the whole Volkswagen Group is generating great synergies as a result of its strategic partnership with onsemi.”   Škoda Auto Board of Management for Procurement and Head of Volkswagen Group’s cross-brand and cross-functional task force COMPASS (Cross Operational Management Parts & Supply Security) “onsemi is continuously innovating its intelligent power and sensing technologies to enable automakers to develop safer and more power efficient vehicles automakers such as Škoda and Volkswagen Group can meet the demands of today’s drivers with state-of-the-art advanced driver assist features and further accelerate the transition to electrification.” The Czech Republic is strengthening its position as a semiconductor centre and along with the German state of Saxony – is already a pacesetter in the semiconductor industry of the European Union To stay up-to-date with all the latest press information and events The Company's principal business activities are the development Named the Missouri Valley Conference Women's tennis Player of the Year and earned MVC All-Conference at the No 1 singles position...Was named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete first team...Selected as the MVC Singles Player of the Week once...Finished the season 10-9 overall 0-2 in tournament play and 4-1 in conference play...Named the MVC Doubles Team of the Week twice with partner Tara Damnjanovic...Finished with a record of 12-10 overall and in dual play and 4-1 in conference play Named the Missouri Valley Conference women's tennis Player of the Year and was named to the MVC No Kluka Scholarship and 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The player has to be registered as a player by the respective Federation on January 1st Registration forms must be sent back no later than June 5th The event will be played in four categories: U8 with separate prizes for the best ranked girls in the tournaments with the time control of 90 min for the whole game + 30 sec increase for each move played The playing venue of the event is Sports hall Hotel Energetic in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm The first three players from each category will receive championship trophies Every player of each category will receive commemorative championship medal and a diploma The winners of each tournament receive a laptop other medalists will receive a digital clock Prizes will receive at least the first six players of each category The total value of the prize fund will be at least 6.000 Euro Girls in each category will be evaluated separately director of the tournamentE‐mail: zdenek.fiala@chess.cz please click the box below to let us know you're not a robot Get the most important global markets news at your fingertips with a Bloomberg.com subscription in the Hotel Energetic in Roznov pod Radhostem in the Czech Republic the 22nd European Union Youth Chess Championship U8 European Union Youth Chess Championship 2024 under the patronage of the European Chess Union is organized again by Sachovy klub Svetla nad Sazavou in cooperation with the Czech Chess Federation and continue in previous successful years Boys and girls in each category play the same tournament Eventually boys and girls will be evaluated separately The rate of play is 90 min for the whole game + 30 sec increment for each move played This prestigious event attracts many young chess players – this year there was registered 83 players from 13 national federations of ECU The highest rated player of the event is French player Hugo Bocquenet-Drouode (U14) with the rating 2025 the best woman is Czech player Zuzana Stara (U14 rated 2005) and the best player in category U12 is Slovakian Filip Konecny (2008) For player’s parents and all chess fans the organizers prepared chess and non-chess activities plus on-line transmissions of all the games On Tuesday August 13th we are going to know eight new champions of EU for the year 2024 For the winners of each category of boys and girls there are prepared notebooks and for the 2nd and 3rd places in each category digital chess clocks are prepared All participants will receive memorial diploma and medal Every player will receive at least one price because everyone will be awarded with a T-shirt with the logo of the championship After each round there will be announced the best game of every category awarded with a material price On the website of Czech Chess Federation we will be releasing the news as the championship continues live games etc.) you can await a rich photo gallery Results: https://chess-results.com/tnr976123.aspx?lan=5&art=0&turdet=YES&flag=30 Largest one-off direct foreign investment in the country US chipmaker Onsemi has announced it will invest up to $2 billion to establish a silicon carbide manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic The project would represent the largest one-off direct foreign investment in the country Described by Onsemi as a “state-of-the-art vertically integrated silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility,” the investment would expand on the company’s current operations in Roznov pod Radhostem – a town in the east of the country – which includes silicon crystal growth silicon and silicon carbide wafer manufacturing (polished and EPI) and a silicon wafer fab Silicon carbide is a synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon The material provides several advantages over conventional silicon for power applications making it particularly suitable for the manufacturing of high-voltage power devices The chips produced at Onsemi’s plant would be used to improve the energy efficiency of applications in electric vehicles The news comes in the same month that STMicroelectronics announced it would invest $5.43bn to build a high volume 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) chip manufacturing facility in Catania "Our brownfield investment would establish a Central European supply chain to better service our customers’ rapidly increasing demand for innovative technologies that improve the energy efficiency in their applications,” said Hassane El-Khoury Information about any financial incentives provided to Onsemi under the EU Chips Act has not been disclosed although the company is looking to expand its European operations last week Onsemi announced it would be cutting 1,000 jobs globally whilst consolidating nine sites and reassigning or relocating a further 300 employees in order to streamline operations and reduce costs the company cut 1,900 jobs citing similar cost-saving reasons Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Bohumir (Gottfried) Menzel visited Texas in 1840 with a group of German and Czech settlers was a natural scientist and a Catholic priest Menzel’s pioneering impact nurtured the settlement of Texas by the Czechs and Germans He returned home to northern Bohemia in 1856 will present the story of Menzel’s travels to Texas and return home where he finished his life’s work and was recognized for his many endeavors by Franz Joseph Perutka will then close with a Q&A session Perutka and join in this special presentation of Menzel’s life in the Hanslik Banquet Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center contact TCHCC at (888) 785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org Read The Fayette County Record Copyright © 2025 The Fayette County Record This webpage uses Cookies and JavaScript in order to work properly We strongly recommend to enable those technologies in yur browser In case of wrongly displayed content you can request necessary information at e-mail address wwwadmin@mzv.cz The Czech Republic is ramping up efforts to bolster its semiconductor industry and collaborate with partners from Asia aiming to play a more significant role in chip production in Europe With the global semiconductor market currently valued at $600 billion annually and anticipated to double by the end of the decade the Czech Republic has taken strategic steps to capitalize on this burgeoning sector A series of recent developments underscore the growth trajectory of the semiconductor industry in the Czech Republic This includes the impending expansion of production by the American company ONsemi in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm and the establishment of a cutting-edge chip research center in Brno through collaboration with Taiwanese partners the national implementation of the European Chip Act is underway reinforcing the country's commitment to advancing its semiconductor capabilities The establishment of the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster last year represents a pivotal initiative forged through collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade This cluster aims to unify national institutions within the semiconductor value chain from semiconductor component design to chip production to fortify the Czech Republic's position in the semiconductor sector The cluster fosters collaboration between academic institutions and industrial partners aligning with the objectives of the European Chip Act Noteworthy members of the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster include prominent companies such as ONsemi as well as academic institutions like Czech Technical University Prague and BUT Brno This collaborative effort seeks to leverage the Czech Republic's expertise in optoelectronics and photolithography to participate in both front-end and back-end semiconductor production further strengthening the country's foothold in the semiconductor industry The EU's proactive stance to address vulnerabilities in global supply chains particularly highlighted by recent chip shortages has prompted the drafting and subsequent approval of the Act on Chips emphasizing objectives such as fortifying research and development is set to catalyze increased investment in science and talent development within the semiconductor sector the Act on Chips will facilitate heightened support for research and development skill development for the semiconductor workforce and greater attractiveness for semiconductor investments The impending "Chips for Europe" initiative is expected to stimulate substantial public and private investment positioning the Czech Republic to capitalize on this momentum the National Semiconductor Strategy is poised to identify areas of high potential within the Czech semiconductor industry and propose measures to maximize this potential The strategy underscores the vital importance of nurturing a skilled workforce to drive the growth of the semiconductor sector within the Czech Republic The upcoming National Semiconductor Strategy should be finalised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in the first half of next year The Czech Republic's proactive efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry in alignment with the European Chip Act and the National Semiconductor Strategy reflect a cohesive and strategic approach to realize the country's ambitions of playing a prominent role in Europe's semiconductor production landscape encompassing collaboration between industry and academia positions the Czech Republic to make significant strides in the semiconductor sector collaboration with like-minded partners such as Japan or Taiwan is crucial You can find examples of Czech companies in the semiconductor industry in this brochure May 24, 2025 František Host & Mayumi Somekawa Duo Concert May 28, 2025 Štěpán Pácl's production of Karel Čapek's "The Mother" May 31, 2025 Bohemian Philharmonic: The 10th Anniversary Concert Jun 4, 2025 František Host & Yuya Tonouchi Duo Concert Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information The ON Semiconductor manufacturing facility in Roznov pod Radhostem 2025 at 9:33 AM EDTBookmarkSaveON Semiconductor Corp scrapped efforts to acquire Allegro MicroSystems Inc. ON Semiconductor, which does business as Onsemi, determined that there was “no actionable path forward” toward a deal, according to a statementBloomberg Terminal on Monday Allegro slid more than 6% to $20.58 in late trading in the wake of the announcement All News FIDE News Chess News Top Top Federations Main Page / Search Tournaments Titles Transfers Calculators Download FIDE Circuit Women's Events '24-'25 Open Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2023-2025 All Tournaments Main Events About FIDE Handbook Documents Financial Reports Officials Commissions & Committees Federations Affiliated Organizations Affiliated Members Honourable Dignitaries Chart The 2024 edition of the EU Youth Chess Championship in Roznov pod Radhostem (CZE) reached climax on August 13 as the fate of titles in multiple categories was decided The final rounds were full of tension and saw many exciting battles Han Nam Pham (FRA) took the title with an excellent score of 9/9; Aaron-Mathias Dragoi (ROU) came second followed by Cassandre Itier (FRA) and Isis Bocquenet-Drouode (FRA) Konstantin Mueller (GER) emerged as the winner in the Boys U10; the silver medal goes to Victor Chalampuente (FRA) while Daniil Den Gusev (GER) rounded out the podium Niya Malcheva (BUL) triumphed in the Girls U10 category Hermione Glon Tombi Ambassa (FRA) earned silver Vlad Petroff (ROU) won the Boys U12 with Leo Corral Nehama (FRA) and Matvii Bilochenko (POL) in second and third places Girls U12 saw the triumph of  Cyrielle Duchatel (FRA) while Veronika Vancakova (CZE) and Stefania Theodora Sabou (ROU) took second and third places In category Boys U14 Alexandru Ioan Constantinoiu (ROU) came out on top Hugo Bocquenet-Drouode(FRA) finished second and  Daniel Belocky (CZE) took third place Zuzana Stara (CZE) was the best in the Girls U14 category while Emma Kincses (HUN) rounded up the top trio The top three finishers in each category received cups and diplomas The next five players in each category also were awarded valuable prizes Every participant of EUYCC got a medal and a t-shirt with the EUYCC logo All eight champions of the EU are leaving Roznov pod Radhostem with a notebook The prizes were given by the event director was organized by Sachovy klub Svetla nad Sazavou in cooperation with the Czech Chess Federation Boys and girls played in the same tournaments but were ranked separately The Championship brought together 83 young players from 13 federations There were also special awards for the best game of the round The participants and accompanying persons enjoyed chess and non-chess leisure activities (a simul with IM Pisk trips) that organizers had prepared for them The organizers would like to thank all players for their performance and fair play arbiters for running the tournament and all volunteers for their work Official website: chess.cz/mistrovstvi-evropske-unie/ Final standings in all categories:chess-results.com/tnr976123.aspx?lan=5&art=1&rd=9&turdet=YES&flag=30 Photo gallery:rajce.idnes.cz/sachysvetla/album/euycc-2024/1644635846rajce.idnes.cz/sachysvetla/album/euycc-2024-players © 2025 FIDE International Chess Federation stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means) without the written permission of FIDE International Chess Federation The Czech Republic experienced its first tropical day of 2024 yesterday with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius at least the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMU) announced on Facebook the earliest tropical day of the year ever recorded was on 17 April meteorologists reported that more than half of the stations had recorded a summer day with a maximum temperature of 25°C or higher it got much warmer at many stations; at the Prague-Komorany station they measured 30.6 degrees Celsius,” the CHMU said after 3pm The Prague-Komorany station was eventually overtaken by the one in Ceske Budejovice where the temperature hit 30.9°C at around 3:30pm in the area of Roznov The previous record for 7 April at this station was six degrees lower A tropical day was also registered today in Caslav Temperature records were beaten yesterday at almost all stations that have been measuring for 30 years or more Records had already fallen at most stations on Saturday with the warmest temperature measured in Doksany The unusually hot weather for April will last in the Czech Republic until Tuesday A cold front will move across the country from the west from Tuesday to Wednesday Temperatures will fall by more than ten degrees to below 15°C Advertise with us Privacy Policy Brno Daily is a Czech media outlet for expats Our partners manufacturing company onsemi has announced it will invest USD 2 billion (CZK 46.3 billion) in expanding production at its plant in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm This marks the highest company-related investment in the modern history of the Czech Republic The new plant will focus on producing intelligent power semiconductors and data centers with artificial intelligence as it works with onsemi in providing car parts UniCredit Bank analyst Pavel Sobíšek believes that Rožnov and its surroundings have the potential to become the "Silicon Valley of Central Europe," with the onsemi investment potentially attracting more high-tech fields to the Czech Republic Deloitte analyst David Marek also sees the investment as a potential inspiration for other technology companies from abroad "The benefit of this investment is not only the extraordinary amount but also the production with high added value which is exactly what the Czech Republic has needed for a long time," said Marek Town mayor Jan Kučera stated: "We are very happy because it is a type of production that has a high added value and is built by a partner who has been active here for a long time and is one of the best." onsemi's current production in Rožnov is at 10 million chips per day it is expected to increase by hundreds of percent This will also have a positive impact on the labor market with the company planning to increase the number of jobs at the plant from 1,700 to roughly 3,000 With the expected influx of new workers and residents the city of Rožnov has prepared a plan for roughly CZK 2 billion and 42 projects These projects will focus on improving transportation "This is an extraordinary opportunity for the city," said Kučera The new plant is expected to contribute more than CZK 6 billion per year to the Czech Republic's GDP as it will also help with European self-sufficiency in chip production It could also serve as a catalyst for other companies considering investing in the country company’s expansion into Czechia is good news for the Czech economy and industry although analysts are keeping a watchful eye on the outcome of the U.S Talking to Czech media outlet Deník N Česká spořitelna economist Michal Skořepa says that a victory for Donald Trump would reduce the likelihood of more U.S companies moving branches to Europe due to his isolationism and “America-first” approach is less opposed to moving American business abroad “Biden's policies encourage broader international cooperation and investment in technology,” agrees Helena Horská a member of the government's National Economic Council Horská affirms that “pragmatism always wins in business,” and a business relationship that would benefit both Czechia and the U.S – especially against foreign powers such as China – would be something that Trump utilizes.  a very successful concert of the Czech guitarist Petra Poláčková took place in Canberra Petra played on the classical romantic nine-string guitar (a unique replica from 1840) and the spectators enjoyed the melodies by Franz Schubert The concert was designed as a home concert so it was held at the private home of one of the members of the Canberra Classical Guitar Society The capacity of the concert (60 seats) was completely filled The event was sponsored by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Canberra We thank Petra very much for her visit and look forward to a possible return visit in the years to come Petra is on a month-long concert tour of Australia she also gives maser classes and teaches students and those interested in playing the guitar (last week at the prestigious Melbourne Conservatorium of Music or at the International Classical Guitar Festival in Perth) Petra Poláčková began her guitar studies at the age of six at the Elementary Art School in Roznov pod Radhostem where she worked with Mr She also studied with Zdenek Dvorak at the Elementary Art School Lounskych in Prague In 2004 she graduated from an 8-year high school in Roznov pod Radhostem In 2010 she completed her studies at the School of Music in Pardubice (Czech Republic) with Prof She obtained her Bachelor and Master Degrees with Prof Paolo Pegoraro at Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz Petra Poláčková has participated in an impressive number of master classes throughout Europe presented by internationally acclaimed classical guitarists and musicians: Giampaolo Bandini In 2011 she received the Merit Diploma at the Chigiana Academy of Siena in Maestro Oscar Ghiglia´s Class As a result of her extraordinary musicianship she has been invited to perform and lead masterclasses at many prestigious European and also non-European guitar festivals Since 2010 she has been a co-organizer of the Guitar Festival Mikulov (Czech Republic) she released her CD debut "WEISS" with music by the German lutenist Sylvius Leopold Weiss Currently she is teaching in Austria at the Franz Schubert Music School Fürstenfeld Johann-Joseph-Fux Konservatorium Graz and most recently in 2022 she was appointed Honorary Professor at the Royal Academy of Music Aarhus/Aalborg Petra Poláčková performs on a historical guitar by Domingo Esteso (1923; a courtesy of M°Gabriele Lodi) and a 9-string romantic guitar made by Jan Tuláček More photos from the concert are available on the Facebook profile of our embassy: https://www.facebook.com/CZEmbassyCanberra/ 10th October 2011Christmas carols sound through the streets stars of Bethlehem shine from town squares mulled wine and incense permeates city streets It’s Christmas time in the Czech Republic Visit the Czech Republic and see the most beautiful Christmas fairy tale with your own eyes Christmas fairs and markets with unique gifts await you in towns and cities as well as at castles and chateaux You can also experience the wonderful scents of Christmas at the markets in the Moravian metropolis of Brno These will take place from 25 November to 23 December on Náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) Zelný trh (Vegetable Market) and Radnická (Town Hall) street “trdelník” (sweet pastry made from rolled dough usually topped with sugar and walnuts) You can expect to see plenty of interesting goods as well as demonstrations of traditional crafts The Christmas tree in Brno will be ceremoniously lighted on Freedom Square in the early evening on 25 November 2011 http://www2.brno.cz/index.php?lan=en The Christmas fair in the picturesque Wallachian village of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm in the foothills of the Beskids will begin on 10             December 2011. Don’t miss the offer of traditionally crafted gifts, rich folklore programme and animated exhibit. http://www.roznov.cz/the-town-of-roznov-p-r The Christmas markets in Český Krumlov in South Bohemia are also certainly worth visiting. Here the markets will be held from 27 November 2011 to 6 January 2012 on Náměstí Svornosti (Square of Concord). A rich cultural programme, Christmas concerts and demonstration of gingerbread decorating also will feature in Český Krumlov. http://www.ckrumlov.info/docs/en/kaktualita.xml The markets in the Southern Bohemian metropolis of České Budějovice also should not be missed At the České Budějovice exhibition grounds you can buy Christmas decorations and gifts or enjoy a cup of grog The programme at the exhibition grounds begins on 2 December and lasts until 4 December Markets will be open between 12 December and 18 December 2011 on Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II (Ottokar II Square) http://www.c-budejovice.cz/en/stranky/welcome-page.aspx Why not discover the charm of Czech Christmas and its traditions at a castle? The Kuks Hospital in Southeast Bohemia has prepared a traditional pre-Christmas fair for you, taking place during 12–13 November 2011 and again on 19–20 November 2011. http://www.hospital-kuks.cz/en/ A picturesque chateau situated on the border between Central Bohemia and the Pilsen Region welcomes visitors to its tours even during Advent Visit the Hořovice chateau any weekend in December to see its chambers and discover all its romantic nooks and crannies Guided tours will be held almost every weekend in December (3–4 December http://perseus.gc-system.cz/mesto-horovice.eu/ Straddling the banks of the Radbuza River in West Bohemia lies the town of Horšovský Týn. A true Old Bohemian Christmas fair and demonstration of a unique live nativity scene will be held here on 18 December. The programme commences at 9:00 AM on the main square and continues into the next day. http://www.horsovskytyn.cz/ Near the North Bohemian town of Turnov stands the Hrubý Rohozec chateau. The chateau will again be holding Christmas tours of its chambers this year. Here you can enjoy a truly noble Christmas atmosphere, experience how chateau owners celebrated Christmas in the old days, and see historical gifts. http://www.hruby-rohozec.eu/en/ Traditions and customs are an inherent part of Christmas and a great many are observed in the Czech Republic The sweetest of these traditions is baking Christmas pastries Linzer cookies and vanilla crescents have all been baked in Czech households since long ago Many more Christmas customs are maintained in the Czech Republic a strict fast is observed until the evening Impatient children are promised to see a golden piglet if they hold the fast Everyone gathers for family supper when the first star appears in the sky Czech Christmas supper characteristically includes a fish soup Several carp scales are traditionally placed under the plates to bring everyone sufficient wealth for the coming year One extra plate is prepared on the table for a chance guest Many households maintain the tradition that no one may leave their place at Christmas supper because whoever may do so will die within a year A popular and mysterious custom is apple cutting According to the pattern of the seeds after cutting we will learn of the health we will enjoy in the coming year who leaves them under the Christmas tree in the evening on 24 December Welcome the new year in the Czech Republic the end of the year means an appraisal of the past it is certainly worth celebrating it in grand style But there are many more ways to celebrate the coming of the new year Spending winter at a spa also has its unforgettable charm. Savour the winter atmosphere at Luhačovice as you enjoy the last days of the year. The spa procedures will contribute to your relaxation and rejuvenation. Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2011 in the pleasant company of spa guests and step into 2012 with renewed energy. http://lazneluhacovice.cz/en/ A truly unique package is available for you at the Priessnitz Jeseník Spa: pleasant accommodation located close to the mountains and the traditional helpful and attentive care of the local personnel you will undergo a comprehensive purification of body and soul in the final days of the year http://www.priessnitz.cz/de/ Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism FMCG and construction materials manufacturer Henkel has invested RON 3.4 million (approximately EUR 770,000) in increasing the energy efficiency of its factory in Pantelimon RON 0.9 million (approximately EUR 200,000) are EU money The project was implemented between March 2012 and this February and it consisted in a new sand drying technology the factory’s energy consumption for the sand drying process should decrease by at least 10 percent The project is part of a global strategy and similar upgrades will be implemented in the manufacturer’s other two local factories – the one in Campia Turzii and the one in Roznov which will be opened this year Henkel construction materials are sold under the Ceresit brand. the new factory should have become operational in 2012 but its opening was delayed for the first half of 2013 It will have a production capacity of between 180,000 and 200,000 tons per year and it will cover mainly the Northern part of Romania as well as exports to the Republic of Moldova The new production facility will employ around 70 people Henkel Romania was set up in 1994 as a subsidiary of Henkel Central Eastern Europe, and presently employs over 500 people. 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