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11/04/2024
Weather in Czechia will be cloudy with low clouds and morning fog, with occasional drizzle. Daytime highs will range from 8 to 12 °C.
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11/04/2024
The Czech government’s website received a fresh design overhaul last week, replacing a 15-year-old layout. The redesign, costing nearly CZK 160,000, emerged from a public tender initiated last year. Government spokesperson Lucie Ješátková stated that the update aims to enhance clarity and user-friendliness to meet public expectations for transparent communication. The revamped site is visually modern, accessible, and functional. Additionally, state authorities have launched a competition to establish a unified visual style across central government bodies, aiming to build trust in state communication, improve national representation, and reduce costs.
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11/04/2024
Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized the importance of space activities. He mentioned their potential for international cooperation at the Czech Space Week festival opening in Prague. Pavel noted that space technology impacts nearly all aspects of daily life, including precise weather forecasting crucial during recent floods. He sees space research as a high-value field where the Czech Republic can excel. Pavel and Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) praised Czech fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda’s involvement in the European Space Agency’s program, viewing it as a significant national achievement. Kupka added that Czech participation in space helps address climate monitoring, agriculture, and transport.
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11/04/2024
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (without party affiliation) has commended Moldovan citizens for their commitment to countering Russian disinformation and influence, following the re-election of pro-European President Maia Sandu. Posting on X, Lipavský highlighted the election as evidence of Moldovans’ desire to continue on a European path. In Sunday’s runoff, Sandu secured a ten-point lead over her opponent Alexandr Stoianoglo, with diaspora votes proving decisive. The first round, held on October 20, coincided with a referendum in which Moldovans narrowly approved a constitutional commitment to EU integration.
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11/04/2024
A targeted cull of wild boars in the Liberec region begins on Monday, supported by specially trained police marksmen to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), which continues to threaten the area. The cull will occur Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m., until December 12. Equipped with specialized rifles and night-vision ammunition, police will aim for headshots to ensure immediate kills. Forest access is restricted in some hunting areas. Surveillance with drones and thermal imaging helps locate herds, as authorities work to protect domestic pigs and prevent trade restrictions.
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11/04/2024
The seventh annual Czech Space Week festival begins on Monday at Prague’s main train station, inaugurated by President Petr Pavel and Transport and Environment Ministers Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) and Petr Hladík (Christian Democrats). Running through November 10, the festival includes events for industry experts and the public, promoting science, space technology, and Earth observation. Highlights include the Copernicus and Earth Observation Forum and the Space2Business conference, focusing on partnerships in the space sector. The Space4Women event at Brno University of Technology aims to inspire women in space industries. Public events include open days at the Astronomical Institute and educational activities at various Czech venues.
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11/04/2024
On Monday, some Czech police officers launched a protest addressing low starting salaries, rising bureaucracy, and understaffing within the force. The protest, intended to last through Friday, will not compromise public safety, according to organizers. Officers plan to inform the public about their working conditions, potentially limiting ticket issuance and extending response times for non-urgent cases. The action does not involve a formal strike, as police are legally prohibited from striking. Union representative Martin Červenka noted that urgent cases will still receive prompt response. It is not certain how many policemen will take part in the protest. Another and larger protest is planned for November 21 in front of the Ministry of the Interior in Prague.
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11/03/2024
Monday will be mostly sunny with day temperatures ranging between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius.
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11/03/2024
At this week's informal EU summit, Czechia and Italy will jointly call for the EU to avoid sanctioning carmakers that fail to meet electric vehicle sales targets in 2024, Transport Minister Martin Kupka said in a debate programme in Prima TV on Sunday.
Mr. Kupka cited falling demand for electric vehicles across the EU as a key reason for suspending the fines. He argued that if carmakers are fined for missing targets, they will have less funding to invest in EV development and said Germany was reportedly aligned with such request.
Additionally, Czechia seeks to delay the 2035 ban on new combustion engine cars, hoping to initiate discussions on the issue next year, ahead of the EU's planned 2026 review.
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11/03/2024
Police officers across Czechia are set to begin a five-day protest on Monday, to highlight the shortage of police officers, increasing bureaucracy and low starting salaries. The protest, spearheaded by the Union of Security Forces, aims to draw public attention to these concerns, and will not compromise public safety, the union's vice-president Martin Červenka has said.
Červenka said that if progress is not made in addressing these issues, further demonstrations will be held, including a planned rally outside the Interior Ministry in Prague on November 21. The union is still open to negotiations and urges government officials to take the officers’ grievances seriously.
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