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09/24/2024
Ukrainian leaders need to be realistic about their war objectives and accept that some of their territory might remain under Russian control, at least temporarily, said Czech President Petr Pavel in an interview with The New York Times. He noted that both Ukraine and Russia are unlikely to achieve their maximalist goals, and the war’s outcome will likely be a compromise.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský echoed Pavel's sentiments, acknowledging that Ukraine cannot currently retake all its land but emphasized that this does not mean ceding territory to Russia. Both leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
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09/24/2024
President Petr Pavel stated that questions regarding potential changes in the government following the Pirate Party leadership's resignation are legitimate. Speaking to Czech journalists in New York, Pavel emphasized that while it’s up to the government to decide how to respond, the election results are a reason for reflection for both the government and other parties.
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09/24/2024
Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet today with Deputy Prime Minister Ivan Bartoš to discuss the Pirate Party's leadership resignation following its poor performance in the regional elections. They will also address issues with the digitalization of construction permits, which falls under Bartoš's Ministry for Regional Development. Bartoš has stated he will bring a list of changes needed for the coalition to make sense to Pirate voters, as the party faces internal debate about remaining in the government. The Pirates lost 96 of 99 regional council seats.
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09/23/2024
Cloudy with rain or showers in most areas, though initially dry in Moravia and Silesia, with partly clear skies in the northeast. Afternoon clearing from the west, with highs of 15 to 19°C, reaching 22°C in the northeast.
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09/23/2024
Eight people remain missing in Czechia following the recent floods, with six directly related to the flooding, while five have been confirmed dead, according to Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents). Between September 12 and 23, extreme rainfall and floods struck the country, especially in the Moravia-Silesia and Olomouc regions. Over 1,500 people were rescued, and 21,488 were evacuated. Firefighters responded to more than 25,000 incidents, with 1,200 professional and 1,600 volunteer firefighters involved. Rakušan also thanked soldiers who remain on the ground with heavy equipment.
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09/23/2024
Czech banks and savings institutions saw their net profit rise by 8% year-on-year to nearly CZK 60 billion in the first half of 2023, according to the Czech National Bank. Banks' financial and operational earnings increased to CZK 125 billion, driven by higher interest income and fees. Major banks like Česká spořitelna, ČSOB, and Raiffeisenbank all reported profit growth, while Komerční banka saw a 22% decline. Despite the introduction of a windfall tax, the government collected only CZK 700 million from an expected CZK 33 billion. Analysts expect minimal impact from the tax in future years.
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09/23/2024
The leadership of the Pirate Party, a member of the ruling coalition, has stepped down after the party’s poor performance in the regional and Senate elections. The party will elect new leadership at a conference scheduled for 9 November, with Ivan Bartoš, who has led the party for many years and is the Deputa Prime Minister opting not to seek re-election. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party) expressed his respect for the decision and plans to meet Bartoš to discuss the implications. The Pirate Party experienced the largest setback among the coalition parties in the regional elections, losing 96 regional council seats and securing just three in the Pilsen Region.
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09/23/2024
The Czech Ministry of Justice has submitted a proposal to the government to amend the Criminal Code and other criminal legislation. The proposed changes aim to promote alternative sentencing, adjust penalties for minor crimes, and partially decriminalize and legalize the cultivation and possession of cannabis. The ministry stated that the reform will modernize criminal law and streamline criminal proceedings.
The amendments also focus on restorative justice, enhancing support for crime victims, and ensuring swift state responses to violations of alternative sentences. Justice Minister Pavel Blažek will present the proposals to President Petr Pavel on October 1. The ministry has also drafted a "children’s certificate" for background checks for individuals working with children, which will be reviewed by a parliamentary subcommittee this week.
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09/23/2024
The flooded section of the D1 highway near Bohumín, leading to the Polish border, was partially reopened on Monday morning just after 8 a.m. Traffic is now moving in both directions in the left lane, as confirmed by Moravian-Silesian Governor Josef Bělica after a meeting of the regional crisis team. Although the highway is operational, traffic is still limited, with two-way movement restricted to the left lane. Radek Mátl, head of the Road and Motorway Directorate (ŘSD), stated that speed is reduced throughout the affected section. After intensive work over the weekend, the team managed to halt the water flow and prepare the lane for reopening, with speed limited to 60 km/h over a two-kilometer stretch.
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09/23/2024
Ostrava, the third most populous city in Czechia, has fully restored its supply of both heat and hot water after recent floods, according to Veolia Energie. The company confirmed that the services are now back to pre-flood quality, with no provisional measures in place, except for the Martinov Industrial Area, which still lacks technological steam. Flooding had shut down pipelines and the Třebovice power plant, leaving the city without heat and hot water for several days. While the plant continues extensive repairs, alternative solutions and backup systems have allowed full restoration of services across the city.
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