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11/21/2024
Representatives from 16 Czech companies are set to accompany President Petr Pavel on an upcoming visit to Australia and New Zealand, the Union of Industry and Transport announced in a press release on Thursday. The delegation, which departs on Friday, aims to strengthen cooperation and forge new business relationships, particularly in the fields of aviation, the space industry, cyber security, as well as research and innovation.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Australia ranked as Czechia’s 38th most significant export market last year, dropping two places compared to 2022. Czech exports to Australia decreased by 10% year-on-year to CZK 13.4 billion. Exports to New Zealand also saw a slight decline, falling from CZK 3.49 billion in 2022 to CZK 3.42 billion.
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11/21/2024
Survivors of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church have called on the Czech government to reject a newly signed agreement with the Vatican. They criticize the deal, particularly its provisions expanding confessional secrecy, which they believe could obstruct justice. The treaty, signed in October by Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, still requires parliamentary approval and presidential ratification. In an open letter, survivors argued that the agreement could shield abusers by extending secrecy to "pastoral workers," who can be designated by the Church without clear criteria. They demand the agreement be suspended until victims' rights are fully addressed.
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11/21/2024
Czech Faculties of arts are celebrating World Philosophy Day today, commemorating the 300th anniversary of German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Events include lectures, workshops, and seminars centered on themes like the courage to use ones own reason, inspired by Kant’s essay What is Enlightenment? Charles University is hosting activities for schools and the public, including workshops on philosophical thinking at its Didaktikon center. Ostrava University offers a Kant workshop using digital tools to reinterpret his ideas, while Masaryk University in Brno presents a lecture titled Kant and enlightened eating. Celebrated under UNESCO’s patronage since 2002, World Philosophy Day engages the public with free educational events across Czechia’s 11 faculties of arts.
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11/21/2024
President Petr Pavel received António Costa, the European Council President-elect, at Prague Castle on Thursday. Mr. Costa also held talks with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the Kramář Villa, focusing on future cooperation, preparations for the upcoming European Council summit, and the EU’s priorities for the coming years.
A seasoned politician, Costa served as Portugal’s prime minister from 2015 to April 2024 but resigned last year amid a corruption investigation related to major industrial projects. He is set to succeed Charles Michel as head of the European Council on December 1.
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11/21/2024
MPs have proposed reallocations in next year’s state budget totaling 224 billion CZK, nearly 10% of the planned 2.33 trillion CZK expenditures. These include increased funding for housing, education, sports, and water management, with funds drawn from sources like the EU contribution and the government’s budget reserve. Key proposals include 400 million CZK shifted from the Government Office to the National Sports Agency, 34 million CZK for purchasing Praga cars for the National Technical Museum, and 13.5 billion CZK for housing support. Final decisions will be made in December.
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11/20/2024
The Council of Europe has published a report addressing the challenges of hosting Ukrainian children and highlighting good practices in countries like Czechia, which has taken in 7% of displaced Ukrainians. Czechia, with the highest ratio of refugees per capita among surveyed countries, among other measures, introduced simplified school enrolment procedures and required compulsory schooling in 2024 to support integration. The report praises Czechia’s provision of 700 teaching assistant roles for Ukrainian staff and initiatives like the "Our Ukrainians" platform. Other measures include language courses, teacher training, and psychological support. The Ukrainian Bookshelf project further helps preserve cultural identity of the refugee children in Czechia.
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11/20/2024
Unions estimate that around 1,500 to 2,000 police officers, firefighters, and members of other security forces will join a protest on Thursday outside the Ministry of the Interior. Organized by the Union of Security Forces (UBS), the demonstration highlights low wages and staffing issues. Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan’s promise to raise salaries by 2,500 CZK, unions remain dissatisfied.
UBS Vice-Chair Aleš Lehký confirmed buses are coming from cities like Liberec, Brno, and Ostrava, with a train carriage reserved for 80 firefighters from Plzeň. Protesters demand better pay structures and less bureaucracy, as some officers reportedly struggle to make ends meet and leave within three years of joining.
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11/20/2024
Several dozen participants in a 2018 demonstration at the Bílina coal mine in Northern Bohemia have been ordered to pay damages to Severočeské doly mining company for losses caused by halting operations. The Regional Court in Ústí nad Labem upheld a lower court's ruling, confirming damages of about 660,000 CZK, along with court costs. The verdict is final, with only a supreme appeal possible. Around 300 activists protested coal mining, with some leaving the designated route and others occupying a coal excavator. No property damage occurred, but a 12-hour suspension in operations resulted in losses. Police intervened, issuing fines and warnings to 91 protesters.
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11/20/2024
Variable, mostly heavy cloud cover with snow showers in most areas, and mixed precipitation at altitudes below 300 meters. Daytime high temperatures ranging from -1 to +3 °C.
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11/20/2024
Members of the Chamber of Deputies will resume discussions on next year’s state budget Wednesday afternoon, entering its second reading. This phase allows MPs to propose reallocations within the budget, with over 60 amendments listed on the parliamentary website as of Tuesday. The budget envisions a deficit of 241 billion CZK, 41 billion less than this year’s revised budget. It has become a subject of major political battle between the government and opposition.
MPs are also scheduled to vote on several laws, including one on social integration enterprises to support disadvantaged workers and a bill easing regulations for small breweries. A pending amendment to improve conditions for doctoral students is also expected to be addressed.
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