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Czech Seniors Cope with Heatwave by Making Ice Cream
Healthirozhlas3h ago

Czech Seniors Cope with Heatwave by Making Ice Cream

A senior home in Netolice, Czech Republic, lacking air conditioning, is helping its residents cope with high temperatures by making homemade ice cream. The heatwave poses a significant challenge for the elderly and chronically ill.

Czech Schools Unrepaired Two Years After Floods
Environmentirozhlas2d ago

Czech Schools Unrepaired Two Years After Floods

Nearly two years after floods devastated the Jesenicko region in the northern Olomouc district of the Czech Republic, some schools remain unrepaired. Children will continue to attend temporary modular classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Czech Republic Aids Hungary Amidst Energy Crisis
Politicstelex2d ago

Czech Republic Aids Hungary Amidst Energy Crisis

The Czech Republic is reportedly assisting Hungary in its energy crisis, as Hungary has been unable to offset the shortfall from its Paks nuclear power plant with domestic sources due to high production costs.

Czech Republic to Open Consulate in Miami and Embassy in Oman
Politicsaktualne-cz2d ago

Czech Republic to Open Consulate in Miami and Embassy in Oman

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to open a new general consulate in Miami, Florida, by October, strategically located near former US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Additionally, the ministry is preparing to open an embassy in Oman.

Storms Cause Power Outages and Damage in Czech Republic
Environmentirozhlas2d ago

Storms Cause Power Outages and Damage in Czech Republic

Storms have left parts of households in the Liberec region of the Czech Republic without electricity and caused significant damage, including torn-off roofs and fallen trees. Emergency services responded to numerous incidents, with the Česká Lípa area being the most affected.

Thousands of Fish Die in Czech Canal Due to Drought
Healthirozhlas3d ago

Thousands of Fish Die in Czech Canal Due to Drought

Extreme temperatures and drought have led to thousands of fish dying in the Alba canal near Kostelec nad Orlicí in the Czech Republic. Fishermen are attempting to rescue surviving fish, and water abstraction from the canal is now prohibited.

Czech town Strážov reopens doctor's office after six years
Healthirozhlas4d ago

Czech town Strážov reopens doctor's office after six years

The town of Strážov in the Klatovy region of the Czech Republic is opening a new doctor's office, bringing a general practitioner back to the town after a six-year absence. The municipality invested four million into renovating the premises for the young doctor.

Allegro Reveals Efforts to Combat Fake Products and Sellers on its Online Marketplace
Businessaktuality-sk5d ago

Allegro Reveals Efforts to Combat Fake Products and Sellers on its Online Marketplace

Jana Kráková, head of the Trust & Safety team at Allegro for Slovakia and the Czech Republic, discussed the online platform's extensive efforts to maintain order on its vast marketplace. She revealed that Allegro has blocked hundreds of thousands of sellers and stopped millions of offers in its fight against counterfeit products and fraudulent activities.

Food Prices Drop Significantly in Czech Republic
Businessaktualne-cz5d ago

Food Prices Drop Significantly in Czech Republic

Food prices in the Czech Republic have seen a surprising decline, with milk selling for as low as 5.90 crowns in some supermarkets, a price not seen since the 1990s, and other basic foodstuffs also becoming significantly cheaper.

Masaryk University Hit by Cyberattack
Technologyirozhlas7d ago

Masaryk University Hit by Cyberattack

Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, is investigating the impact of a cyberattack. Key services remain operational, and the university has implemented technical measures to mitigate further damage.

Czech Commentary on Cultural Wars and Agricultural Policy
Politicsaktualne-cz21h ago

Czech Commentary on Cultural Wars and Agricultural Policy

A commentary discusses how cultural wars are obscuring preparations for major political changes in the Czech Republic, specifically criticizing a proposed government amendment on mandatory pre-emptive rights for large agricultural businesses.

Historic Orchestrion Discovered in Czech Pub
Cultureaktualne-cz1d ago

Historic Orchestrion Discovered in Czech Pub

A unique, century-old orchestrion has been found in a pub in Veselíčko, part of Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic, offering mechanical music for 50 korunas and serving beer for 30 korunas.

Demolition of Baťa Building 34 Begins in Zlín
Cultureirozhlas1d ago

Demolition of Baťa Building 34 Begins in Zlín

The demolition of the eleven-story Building 34 in the former Baťa complex in Zlín, Czech Republic, has commenced. The owner, Cream company, handed over the site to a construction firm, with heavy machinery now on site.

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave
Worldaktualne-cz2d ago

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave

Temperature records were broken across the Czech Republic on Wednesday, with 156 out of 170 long-term measuring stations reporting new highs. Some areas recorded their highest temperatures ever, including Strážnice at 41 degrees Celsius.

Landfill Fires Continue in Czech Republic and Bosnia
Worldirozhlasklix-ban1-bih3d ago3 sources

Landfill Fires Continue in Czech Republic and Bosnia

Landfill fires are actively burning in multiple locations, including a significant blaze near Lovosice in the Czech Republic, prompting a third-degree alarm and air quality warnings. Separately, the Uborak landfill near Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to experience an active fire, with firefighters on site.

Ústí nad Labem Zoo Helps Animals Cope with Extreme Heat
Environmentirozhlas4d ago

Ústí nad Labem Zoo Helps Animals Cope with Extreme Heat

As the Czech Republic experiences a wave of extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching 39 degrees Celsius, the Ústí nad Labem Zoo is implementing special measures, such as ice pops for pigs and showers for alpacas, to help its animals stay cool.

Genetic Analysis Enables Personalized Lung Cancer Treatment
Healthirozhlas6d ago

Genetic Analysis Enables Personalized Lung Cancer Treatment

On World Lung Cancer Day, it is emphasized that modern targeted therapies, guided by detailed genetic analysis, allow doctors to select personalized treatments for lung cancer patients. Approximately 6,800 people are diagnosed with lung cancer annually in the Czech Republic.

Scientists Debunk Mammoth Hunter Myth with Genetic Analysis
Cultureaktualne-cz6d ago

Scientists Debunk Mammoth Hunter Myth with Genetic Analysis

New genetic analysis of bones from 11 European sites, including the Czech Republic, challenges the traditional image of prehistoric mammoth hunters. Scientists suggest that Homo sapiens employed more strategic and less risky hunting methods than previously believed.

Horn Players Gather in Broumov for Festival
Worldirozhlas7d ago

Horn Players Gather in Broumov for Festival

Horn players from around the world have arrived in Broumov, Czech Republic, for traditional summer horn courses and a festive concert at the local monastery as part of the 'Treasures of Broumov' festival.

Police Close Investigation into Český Těšín School Fire
Politicsirozhlas7d ago

Police Close Investigation into Český Těšín School Fire

Police in the Czech Republic have closed the case of a fire that destroyed two schools in Český Těšín two years ago, stating there is no suspicion of a criminal act, though the cause remains unclear. Students are expected to return to the rebuilt school next September.

New D3 highway section connects Czech Republic to Austria
Worldirozhlas8d ago

New D3 highway section connects Czech Republic to Austria

Drivers can now use a new section of the D3 highway between Nažidla and Dolní Dvořiště in the Český Krumlov region, a three-kilometer route leading to the Austrian border, marking the first connected highway from the Czech Republic to Austria.

Semily Opens New Pumptrack for Cyclists and Scooter Riders
Cultureirozhlas1h ago

Semily Opens New Pumptrack for Cyclists and Scooter Riders

The town of Semily in the Czech Republic has opened a new pumptrack with three difficulty levels for cyclists and scooter riders. The sports facility, built on the site of a former swimming pool, addresses high demand from young people, with plans for a skatepark addition.

Ohře River Basin Authority Cleans Dalovice Stream After Eight Years
Environmentirozhlas5h ago

Ohře River Basin Authority Cleans Dalovice Stream After Eight Years

Heavy machinery is being used to clean the stream bed in Dalovice, near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The Ohře River Basin Authority is removing sediment, grass, and invasive woody plants that have accumulated over eight years without maintenance, which had created a dense environment where little could thrive.

Impact of Low Water Levels on European Nuclear Power Plants
Environmentirozhlas19h ago

Impact of Low Water Levels on European Nuclear Power Plants

Experts from ČEZ highlight the vulnerability of European nuclear power plants due to critically low river water levels, which have forced shutdowns in several countries. They emphasize that Czech nuclear plants, Dukovany and Temelín, are not solely dependent on river flow, providing a sense of security for the Czech Republic.

Veselí nad Lužnicí Modernizes Oldest Housing Estate
Worldirozhlas1d ago

Veselí nad Lužnicí Modernizes Oldest Housing Estate

The oldest housing estate in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic, is undergoing modernization, with new parking lots, a children's playground, and road surfaces already completed, and plans for new apartment buildings.

Industrial Production Slows in June Across Europe
Businesstelexaktualne-czANSA1d ago3 sources

Industrial Production Slows in June Across Europe

Industrial production in Italy fell by 1% month-on-month in June, while Hungary also saw a slowdown in its annual growth rate. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced an increase in industrial production year-on-year, though construction growth decelerated.

Enthusiast Maps Czech Train Station Pubs
Cultureaktualne-cz1d ago

Enthusiast Maps Czech Train Station Pubs

Václav Kahánek is systematically visiting, photographing, and mapping train station pubs across the Czech Republic, considering them a unique phenomenon often overlooked by others.

Early wine harvest begins in Břeclav, Czech Republic
Worldirozhlas3d ago

Early wine harvest begins in Břeclav, Czech Republic

The first burčák (partially fermented wine) of the year is expected to be available this weekend in the Czech Republic, as the harvest of early grape varieties has begun a week earlier than last year in the Břeclav region.

Czech Village Moves Waste Containers Due to Accumulation
Environmentirozhlas3d ago

Czech Village Moves Waste Containers Due to Accumulation

Residents of the Radslav cottage area in the Czech Republic now have to travel two kilometers to dispose of waste after containers were moved. This decision was made by the municipality of Černá v Pošumaví due to persistent waste accumulation and improper disposal.

Brutal Assault Festival Kicks Off in Josefov Fortress
Cultureaktualne-cz3d ago

Brutal Assault Festival Kicks Off in Josefov Fortress

The 29th annual Brutal Assault extreme music festival has begun at the Baroque Josefov Fortress in Jaroměř, Czech Republic, featuring over 160 bands including Waltari and Body Count, and expecting tens of thousands of visitors.

Debate Over Abolishing Ninth Grade in Czech Republic
Politicsirozhlas3d ago

Debate Over Abolishing Ninth Grade in Czech Republic

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Tomio Okamura are discussing shortening compulsory schooling by abolishing the ninth grade, a proposal met with criticism regarding its potential impact on education quality versus cost savings.

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Czech Republic
Environmentaktualne-cz3d ago

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Czech Republic

The Czech Republic experienced a record-breaking heatwave on August 4, with temperatures reaching 41.5°C in Plzeň-Bolevec. Half of the country's weather stations recorded or equaled their absolute temperature records, and three-quarters set new August maximums.

Czechia bans social benefit recipients from gambling
Politicsaktualne-cz3d ago

Czechia bans social benefit recipients from gambling

Individuals receiving a component of the new 'super-benefit' for living expenses, along with members of their household, will now be registered in a registry of persons excluded from gambling, preventing them from participating in any legally operated hazard games in the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic Faces Severe Groundwater Shortage Amidst Drought
Worldirozhlas3d ago

Czech Republic Faces Severe Groundwater Shortage Amidst Drought

The Czech Republic is experiencing a severe groundwater shortage due to only 40% of the long-term average rainfall this spring, the lowest since 1961, combined with multiple tropical heatwaves, exacerbating drought conditions that even showers cannot resolve as the soil cannot absorb the water.

Marie Horáčková Wins Archery World Cup, Qualifies for Finals
Worldirozhlas4d ago

Marie Horáčková Wins Archery World Cup, Qualifies for Finals

World champion archer Marie Horáčková won her first career World Cup event in Madrid in July, securing her nomination for the final competition in Mexico. She is currently resting and training in Plzeň, Czech Republic, where she will compete in the Czech Championship.

Foreign Driver Loses License for Speeding, Insults Politician
Worldvgaktualne-cz4d ago2 sources

Foreign Driver Loses License for Speeding, Insults Politician

A foreign driver was stripped of his license after being caught speeding at 165 km/h on the D1 highway in the Czech Republic, subsequently verbally abusing politician Tomio Okamura. The incident highlights reckless driving and public misconduct.

Czech 'Super-Benefit' Welfare Reform Faces Criticism Over Exclusions
Politicsirozhlas4d ago

Czech 'Super-Benefit' Welfare Reform Faces Criticism Over Exclusions

A new 'super-benefit' welfare reform in the Czech Republic is drawing criticism from political parties like SPD and Pirates, who argue that it disadvantages certain groups, including students, and that many will not qualify. Experts suggest further adjustments to the system are needed.

Czech Unions Demand Salary Negotiations with Government
Politicsirozhlas4d ago

Czech Unions Demand Salary Negotiations with Government

Public sector unions in the Czech Republic have reiterated their call for negotiations with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and the government regarding salary increases for the upcoming year, requesting a specific date for the meeting.

Czech Comedy 'Pět švestek' to Premiere in British Cinemas
Businessirozhlasaktualne-cz4d ago2 sources

Czech Comedy 'Pět švestek' to Premiere in British Cinemas

The Czech comedy 'Pět švestek' (Five Plums) is set to be released in British cinemas, making it only the fourth Czech film to achieve this distribution. In its first ten weeks in the Czech Republic, the film attracted 120,000 viewers.

Prague Grapples with Heatwave and Climate Skepticism
Worldtagesschau5d ago

Prague Grapples with Heatwave and Climate Skepticism

The Czech Republic is experiencing its second heatwave of the year, with temperatures in Prague reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius, raising concerns about wildfires. Despite the growing climate challenges, political leaders are reportedly struggling to accept the new reality.