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09/02/2024
Czechia must stop importing Russian oil via the Družba pipeline by December 5, when its EU sanctions exemption expires. As website Hlidacipes.org writes, MERO, the state company managing oil transport, is expanding the IKL and TAL pipelines to fully replace Russian supply. Domestic refineries are also adapting to alternative crude sources. The government is confident that even if Ukraine halts Russian oil transit in 2025, the country’s supply will be secure. The future use of the Družba pipeline is under review, with potential repurposing for Ukrainian oil being considered.
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09/02/2024
Between 2018 and 2023, the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) allocated 5.06 billion CZK to support 415 brownfield regeneration projects for business use, covering less than 10% of the country's registered brownfields, according to the Supreme Audit Office (NKÚ). While the program reduced the number of brownfields, it fell short of the ministry's original goals. Businesses, particularly through the EU-funded OPPIK program, showed the most interest, receiving 4.2 billion CZK for 357 projects. However, concerns were raised about potential inefficiencies, particularly regarding financial intermediaries' fees.
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09/02/2024
Blind teenage swimmer David Kratochvíl won silver in the 100 mark at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Sunday. It is the 16-year-old’s second medal in his third start at the Games. On Friday he won Czechia’s first gold in the 400m breaststroke.
The 16-year-old Kratochvil used to play ice hockey until losing his sight because of a serious illness about 10 years ago. His decision to switch from the ice rink to the swimming pool has proved the right one.
Kratochvil set world records in 50 and 200 meter backstroke last year and went on to win his first gold medal at the para swimming world championships in Manchester, England, in the 400-meter freestyle race.
Earlier this year, Kratochvil was named the best Czech Paralympic athlete for 2023.
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09/02/2024
Daniel Křetínský has become the richest Czech, topping this year's Euro magazine ranking with a fortune of 390 billion CZK, up from 217 billion last year. He dethroned Renáta Kellnerová and her family, whose wealth increased by 65 billion to 350 billion CZK, or slighlty above 15,5 billion USD. Křetínský is the CEO and 94 percent owner of the EPH energy company. Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš saw the most significant decline, dropping to seventh place with a decrease of 50 billion CZK, now totaling 85 billion CZK. The Euro ranking has tracked the wealth of the 50 richest Czechs and Slovaks since 2014.
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09/02/2024
Approximately nine hectares of forest caught fire on Sunday afternoon in Prague's Radotín. Firefighters quickly localized the blaze, but due to hidden hotspots in difficult terrain, a helicopter equipped with a water bucket was deployed. High temperatures and dry conditions complicated the efforts. The fire was under control by early evening, with a helicopter making several water drops to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. Following a final check with a thermal camera, the firefighters began returning to their stations. In response to the fire risk, Prague has imposed a ban on open flames, smoking, and fireworks in high-risk areas.
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09/02/2024
The new school year started in Czech primary and secondary schools, with approximately 117,900 first graders expected to start their education. While the number of students in primary schools is projected to decrease slightly compared to last year, the number of secondary school students is expected to rise. Various politicians, including President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party), participated in the opening ceremonies at schools across the country. Additionally, police increased their presence at crosswalks near schools to ensure student safety.
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09/01/2024
The minimum wage in Czechia will rise by CZK 1, 900 to CZK 20, 900 next year, Czech Labour and Social Affairs Minister Marian Jurečka said on a debate program on Czech Television on Sunday. He said the increase in the minimum wage will benefit roughly half a million people. According to Jurečka, the minimum wage could rise to betwenn CZK 28,000 and CZK 29,000 by 2029. Josef Středula, chairman of the Czech-Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions, has welcomed the move.
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09/01/2024
Prague public transport and Prague Services (PSAS) will introduce hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in the near future within a project to decarbonize Prague through hydrogen mobility. The pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen is financed from European funds. Prague City Hall applied for a European subsidy of about CZK 1.56 million in March of this year. The pilot project will run until 31 December 2025.
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09/01/2024
Altogether 89 people died in traffic accidents in the Czech Republic during the summer holidays, according to preliminary police data. The road toll during July and August this year was slightly higher than last year and the year before, but the number is the third lowest in the last ten years, according to accident statistics. However the police is concerned about a significant increase in the number of cyclists and bikers involved in fatal road accidents.
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09/01/2024
Monday should be clear to partly cloudy with heat storms in the afternoon hours and daytime highs between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius.
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