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09/09/2024
Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek (Civic Democratic Party) plans to introduce surrogacy into Czech law, with the process being approved by courts. As Czech Radio found out, currently unregulated and existing in a legal grey zone, surrogacy has become more common in the country, prompting legal reforms. Cases like the police operation "Španěl," which uncovered organized surrogacy schemes involving foreign mothers, highlighted the need for legislation. The new law would focus on ensuring that surrogacy is altruistic, with strict health and age criteria for surrogate mothers, while prohibiting any form of financial compensation beyond reimbursement of expenses.
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09/08/2024
Monday will be cloudy to overcast, with rain or showers in most regions. Cloud cover should gradually clear by evening. The highest temperatures will range between 19 and 23°C, with cooler temperatures around 18°C in the west.
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09/08/2024
The 77th annual Pálavské vinobraní wine festival in Mikulov attracted around 44,000 visitors, the same as last year, despite the hot weather. Organizers from Mikulovská rozvojová company noted that the event, which started on Friday and concluded on Sunday, faced challenges due to high temperatures and occasional strong winds. Highlights included a historical parade commemorating King Wenceslas IV and musical performances by popular artists like Ewa Farna and David Koller. The festival featured wine tastings of nearly 700 varieties. Pálavské vinobraní is the second-largest wine festival of the season, following the upcoming Znojemské vinobraní.
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09/08/2024
Minister of Industry and trade Jozef Síkela (Mayors and Independents) is a potential candidate for the position of EU Commissioner for Trade. But the final decision has not been made and could still change, according to Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák (Mayors and Independents). Speaking in Czech Television, Dvořák indicated that while Síkela is likely to receive a trade-related portfolio, nothing is certain yet. The formal announcement of commissioner roles is expected next week from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Previously, reports had suggested Síkela might receive the energy portfolio, but this remains speculative.
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09/08/2024
Czech Labor and Social Affairs Minister Marian Jurečka (Christian Democrats) announced plans to draft a proposal aimed at increasing the salaries of lower-paid state employees, rather than implementing a blanket pay rise. The government has already committed to raising the overall wage budget in the public sector by 8% starting in January 2025, amounting to over 24 billion CZK. Jurečka emphasized the need to prioritize those with low to middle incomes. The proposal will be discussed with union representatives after being finalized in the coming week. Czech unions threaten, strikes, and demonstrations if their demands are not met.
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09/08/2024
The European Commission has successfully overturned a previous ruling that had partially favored the Czech Republic in a dispute over a 40 million CZK fine for illegally imported lighters. In 2022, the EU court reduced the fine by 18 million CZK, but the Commission appealed the decision. The latest ruling confirms that the Czech Republic will not receive any reimbursement. The case, originating from 2007, involved unclaimed antidumping duties on lighters misrepresented as being from Laos, but actually made in China.
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09/08/2024
Firefighters in Český Krumlov have dismantled the roof of the swimming pool facility following a fire that broke out on Saturday morning. Heavy equipment has been used to assist in extinguishing lingering hotspots under the roof. The next step will be the demolition of the building's walls, confirmed town officials. The damage caused by the fire, estimated at 20 million CZK, has rendered the facility irreparable, and plans for a new pool are underway. The fire was likely caused by improper handling of fire during the removal of a wasp nest, with authorities investigating the case as public endangerment.
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09/08/2024
In August 2024, the Czech Republic saw a 20% increase in train accidents, totaling 100 incidents. Fatalities also rose, with 15 deaths compared to 13 last year. Despite this, the number of accidents from January to August dropped slightly to 701, with 144 fatalities, the same as in 2023. Injuries doubled in August, reaching 13, while accidents on tram and metro lines decreased. Additionally, train-pedestrian collisions increased to 19, and there were more railway crossing accidents. Train drivers made 14 signal errors in August, compared to 12 in the same period last year.
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09/08/2024
The Czech football team began their Nations League campaign with a heavy 1-4 loss to Georgia in Tbilisi. After taking the lead through penalty, Georgia scored three more times in the second half. Substitute Lukáš Kalvach scored a consolation goal for the Czech side. Coach Ivan Hašek, who took over in January, admitted responsibility for the defeat and acknowledged the poor performance. This is the Czech team's fourth consecutive match without a win, and they will face Ukraine in their next game in Prague.
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09/08/2024
The grape harvest in South Moravia has been sped up due to ongoing high temperatures, with heatwaves continuing into September. Grapes are drying out, reducing vineyard yields, especially in late-ripening varieties, according to experts. Harvesting began earlier than usual, about two to three weeks ahead of schedule. While the smaller fruit size may result in lower yields, with some vineyards expecting losses of up to 30%, the quality of the harvested grapes remains excellent, especially for red wine varieties. Wineries are facing challenges in organizing the harvest as multiple grape varieties are ripening simultaneously.
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