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08/10/2024
Kayaker Josef Dostál clinched gold in the 1000m race at the Paris Olympics, securing the third gold medal for the Czech team. The 31-year-old athlete added this victory to his collection of one silver and three bronze medals from previous Olympic Games in London, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo. Dostál’s win follows the triumph of canoeist Martin Fuksa earlier in the competition.
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08/10/2024
Prague's Václav Havel Airport handled nearly 1.8 million passengers in July, a 10% increase compared to last year, according to data provided to Radiožurnál. The airport also managed 720,000 pieces of luggage, despite early July issues where several flights departed without baggage due to staff shortages and airspace congestion. The situation has since stabilized with the hiring of new staff, though delays continue to impact operations. The airport's handling company processed 10% more luggage than last year.
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08/10/2024
Škoda Auto has ramped up production of its flagship electric vehicle, the Enyaq, to its maximum capacity of around 600 units per day in Mladá Boleslav. Czech economic daily e15 informs that earlier this year, production had to be significantly reduced due to a shortage of electric motors from parent company Volkswagen. The issue has now been resolved, allowing Škoda to restore full production. Despite this, the market is experiencing a surprising decline in demand for fully electric vehicles, with Enyaq sales dropping by 6% in the first half of the year compared to the previous year.
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08/10/2024
Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová from the Civic Democratic party has proposed an amendment to the law which would enhance the powers of the Military Police. The draft bill, which should take effect on July 1, 2025, aims to improve the Military Police's efficiency by granting them new capabilities, such as using and disabling drones, seizing driver’s licenses, and entering private property when necessary to protect lives. The proposed amendment also includes a ban on photographing designated military sites, with fines up to 100,000 CZK for violations. The proposal responds to recent security concerns and aims to streamline cooperation with the Czech Police.
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08/10/2024
The Prague Pride Parade began Saturday at noon, with participants marching from Wenceslas Square to Letná Plain, where the week-long LGBT+ festival will conclude with cultural events. Organizers expect a turnout similar to last year’s, with around 60,000 people. The parade features colorful attire, rainbow flags, and a train for families and those with mobility issues. Increased police presence is in place due to recent threats against a similar event in Bratislava, but no incidents have been reported so far. The festival’s theme this year is “family,” and events will continue until 10 PM.
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08/09/2024
The first Czech women summited Gasherbrum I, the world's 11th highest mountain, in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Former Czech ski team members Lenka Erlebachová and Karolína Grohová reached the 8,080-meter peak on July 28 without supplemental oxygen or the assistance of high-altitude porters and mountain guides. They infomed about their feat in press release on Friday. The challenging climb was completed under favorable weather conditions, despite the season's harsh environment. Erlebachová is a former alpine skier, while Grohová, a cross-country skier, who previously competed in the Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympics.
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08/09/2024
Czech canoe sprinter Martin Fuksa won the 1000-meter race at the Paris Olympics, securing the third medal for the Czech team and his first Olympic medal. The 31-year-old, a three-time world champion, dominated the final, leading from the start and finishing with a time of 3:43.16, setting a new Olympic best.
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08/09/2024
Wild boars have started multiplying in some areas in the south-east outskirts of Prague. Municipal authorities are urging caution, especially when walking dogs. Boars are most commonly found in cornfields. Petra Fišerová, spokesperson for Prague's Forestry Department, notes that the urban environment is favorable for boars as they have no natural predators and plenty of food.
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08/09/2024
Tameh Czech, a former energy supplier to Liberty Ostrava, has asked the court to change its reorganization to bankruptcy. This is because Liberty Ostrava's financial problems have hurt Tameh's sale process. Tameh was declared insolvent last December and first tried reorganization but found no offers that met the required value. Even in bankruptcy, Tameh will keep looking for a buyer. The company's insolvency was caused by Liberty Ostrava's unpaid debts. This situation is likely to lead to mass layoffs at the steelworks, which is in a region facing economic and social challenges.
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08/09/2024
Former North Dakota state senator Ray Holmberg has admitted in federal court to repeatedly traveling to Prague with the intent of paying minors for sex. Holmberg, who made 14 trips to the Czech capital between 2011 and 2021, acknowledged that he engaged with underage masseurs, some of whom provided sexual services. According to the Associated Press, as part of a plea deal that avoids a trial, a second charge related to child pornography has been dropped, with prosecutors recommending a sentence below the 30-year maximum. Holmberg's confession signals the end of his long political career. Sentencing is expected to take several months.
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