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08/15/2024
In Czechia, 20% of pensions are still delivered by post, but this number is steadily declining. Last year, the Czech Social Security Administration (ČSSZ) delivered 600,000 out of 2.83 million pensions via post, with a fee of 35 CZK per delivery. The majority of pensioners now receive their payments directly into bank accounts. The number of pensions delivered by post has been decreasing annually, with a significant drop from over 1.8 million in 2004 to less than 600,000 in 2022.
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08/15/2024
Weather: Friday should be clear to partly cloudy, with occasional morning fog. Becoming partly cloudy to cloudy during the day with isolated showers or thunderstorms. High temperatures will range from 29 to 33°C.
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08/15/2024
Eighty-eight percent of Czechs now view pubs as vital social hubs, an increase from 74% before the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey by the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences reveals that the pandemic has shifted perceptions. More people now see pubs as places to relax, socialize, and form connections. The study highlights a growing appreciation for pubs as essential venues for community engagement, with fewer negative associations like smoking or alcohol abuse. The survey also shows that pub visits have increased, particularly among men, who frequent them more than women.
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08/15/2024
Prague's Václav Havel Airport expects a 13% year-on-year increase in passengers for July and August, reaching around 3.5 million travelers. Greece remains the top destination, followed by Turkey, Spain, Egypt, and Tunisia. After experiencing baggage handling issues in early July, the situation has now stabilized. Czech Airlines Handling (CSAH), responsible for baggage operations, underwent personnel changes to prevent future disruptions.
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08/15/2024
China is increasingly benefiting from research collaborations with European countries, particularly Czechia. Despite warnings from security agencies about espionage risks, some Czech scientists remain unconcerned about the collaboration, writes website Novinky.cz. The rise in China-funded research in Czechia, including projects in advanced technologies like quantum physics and AI, has sparked concern about the potential misuse of scientific findings for military purposes. Experts emphasize the need for stronger security measures and institutional resilience to mitigate these risks while maintaining diplomatic ties.
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08/15/2024
The ongoing heatwave in Czechia is affecting train operations, with several cases of overheated locomotives and failed air conditioning systems leading to delays. While high temperatures are straining locomotives and causing some disruptions, the railway infrastructure itself remains unaffected. However, storms and strong winds, rather than heat, pose a greater risk to the railway network. Rail operators are also adapting working conditions for employees, providing chilled water and air conditioning. Wednesday marked the hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching more than 37°C in Strážnice, South Moravia.
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08/15/2024
Wednesday, August 14, was the hottest day of this year in Czechia, the Czech Hydro-meteorological Institute said on its website. The highest temperature, 37.1 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Strážnice in southern Moravia. However, only a few stations report new temperature records, as many stations around the country have record temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius set in 2015.
Due to the hot and dry weather there is a fire warning in place around the country.
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08/15/2024
The Czech Ministry of Defence has denied that the Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine is intransparent and that the artillery ammunition procured from outside the EU with funds from NATO allies is overpriced. The statement came in response to claims by Senator Lukáš Wagenknecht from the Pirate Party, who told a meeting of the Senate committee for oversight of public funds, that the ammunition procured was overpriced by CZK 1.4 billion. The ministry said this was false information adding that it was ready to provide details of the sales in a closed session. It accused the senator of harming Ukraine’s interests by questioning the initiative and endangering a further supply of badly needed ammunition to the country.
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08/15/2024
A convoy of about 75 Czech firefighters and rescuers arrived in Athens early Thursday. The team is there to assist with extinguishing a large wildfire that broke out near the Greek capital on Sunday. It includes 31 technical vehicles and nine water tankers, and is part of an international aid effort requested by Greece. The wildfire, which has threatened the outskirts of Athens and led to the evacuation of numerous areas, has already destroyed over 104 square kilometers and claimed at least one life. The situation has slightly improved, but high fire warnings remain in place.
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08/14/2024
The Lány Forest Administration is planning to open a museum and start regular guided tours for the public as of 2025. The Lany Forest Administration is a contributory organization of the Office of the President, which manages almost 5,800 hectares of state land. According to its director, Michal Pernica, it will need to focus more on the quality of game farming, as the current numbers are too high and the animals are damaging vegetation. There are presently around 3,000 animals in the game reserve, the target in four years is around a quarter.
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