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08/11/2024
Javelin thrower Nikola Ogrodníková, who won a bronze medal, will carry the Czech flag alongside canoeist Martin Fuksa at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the Czech Olympic Committee announced. This marks the first time in Olympic history that two flag bearers will represent the Czech Republic at both the opening and closing ceremonies. Ogrodníková expressed her deep emotion and honor at being chosen, especially after her medal win. The ceremony will take place at Stade de France, starting at 9:00 PM on Sunday.
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08/10/2024
Despite improvements in attitudes towards sexual minorities in the Czech Republic, participants of the Prague Pride parade emphasized that LGBT+ individuals still lack equal rights. They called particularly for the same-sex marriage. Many attendees joined the parade to advocate for these rights while also enjoying the event’s atmosphere of solidarity, joy, and tolerance. Although Czech lawmakers have rejected equal marriage, same-sex couples will be able to form partnerships with most marriage rights starting next year. Activists plan to continue pushing for full marriage equality.
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08/10/2024
Tens of thousands of people participated in the Prague Pride parade on Saturday, marching from Wenceslas Square to Letná Plain to support LGBT+ rights. The event, part of a week-long festival, saw participants in colorful outfits, waving rainbow flags, and was attended by politicians, diplomats, and activists. Increased police presence ensured safety due to recent threats at a similar event in Bratislava, but no incidents were reported. This year's festival theme is "family," with various activities and performances planned throughout the day. The Prague Pride festival, now in its 14th year, first took place in 2011.
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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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