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08/24/2024
A new opinion poll by the Median agency suggests that ANO would receive 33 percent of the votes in a general election held in July. The Civic Democrats would come second with 14 percent, and the Mayors and Independents would be third with nine percent voter support, the survey indicates.
Some eight percent of respondents in the Median poll said they would back the Pirate Party, a month-on-month drop by 2.5 percent. Freedom and Direct Democracy would also get eight percent and Oath would receive a five percent voter support. No other party would cross the 5 percent threshold needed to win seats in the lower house.
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08/24/2024
Czech tennis player Linda Nosková has advanced to her first ever final on the WTA circuit. The 19-year-old defeated second-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States 7-6 7-5 at the Monterrey Open in Mexico on Friday night. The sixth-seeded Czech will face New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, with both seeking their first WTA Tour title.
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08/23/2024
The Czech crown strengthened against both the euro and the US dollar today, rising to 25.05 CZK/EUR and by 16 haléřs to 22.41 CZK/USD. The koruna’s gain was supported by a weakening US dollar and the prospect of lower interest rates in the US. Jerome Powell, the Chair of the US Federal Reserve, signaled at the Jackson Hole symposium that it might be time to reduce interest rates, citing decreased inflation risks and rising concerns over employment. This outlook contributed to the crown's strong performance, keeping it close to the 25 CZK/EUR mark.
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08/23/2024
A Zimbabwean court has acquitted a Czech citizen accused of spreading false information, leading to his unconditional release. The man was arrested on August 1st in Masvingo Province, about 300 kilometers south of Harare, after police overheard him recording a video in English describing Zimbabwe's poor economic conditions and frequent power and water outages. The police, responding to a nearby traffic accident, detained him on the spot. Local media initially reported that the man faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted. However, the court found no unlawful intent or evidence of disturbing public order.
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08/23/2024
Police bomb disposal experts plan to safely detonate a WWII-era bomb found in the Záluží chemical complex in Most on Wednesday afternoon. The operation, dependent on weather and work progress, will begin on Tuesday at 1:00 PM, according to Karel Čadil, head of the Czech Police's Bomb Disposal Unit. The bomb will be surrounded by a protective "sarcophagus" made of at least 400 sandbags before being detonated. The bomb, discovered during excavation work, features a chemical timer that prohibits movement until Tuesday afternoon.
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08/23/2024
The Czech government is likely to lend part of its emergency fuel reserves to Orlen Unipetrol to compensate for a production shortfall caused by the discovery of the unexploded bomb at the Litvínov refinery. The loan, pending government approval, would ensure no fuel shortages occur. Pavel Švagr, head of the State Material Reserves Administration, confirmed that the state's fuel reserves are sufficient to cover the gap, dismissing concerns about fuel shortages or price increases. Orlen Unipetrol is coordinating with state institutions and partners to maintain supply continuity.
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08/23/2024
Saturday should be mostly clear and hot with temperatures between 30 to 35 degrees centigrade.
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08/23/2024
State-owned company Čepro will finalize the integration of Robin Oil gas stations into its management by the end of August. So far, over two-thirds of the 75 stations have been transitioned. Once complete, all Robin Oil stations will supply the same fuel as EuroOil stations and offer electronic toll stickers. The process, which involves several hours of work per station, is being carried out primarily at night to minimize sales disruption. Čepro acquired Robin Oil earlier this year and now operates a total of 285 stations, making it the third-largest network in the Czech Republic after Polish owned Benzina - Orlen and Hungarian MOL.
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08/23/2024
The average cost of essential school supplies for a first-grader in the Czech Republic has increased by about 10% this year, totaling 3,189 CZK, according to an analysis by Česká distribuční company. Notably, the prices of notebooks, pens, and glue have risen by about 50%, while school backpacks, the largest expense, have increased by 12%, now averaging 1,357 CZK. Conversely, school bags and some other items have seen price drops. Despite overall higher costs, discounts on school supplies have increased, with stores offering an average discount of 21% compared to 16% last year.
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08/23/2024
Liberty Ostrava, a steel plant in financial distress since June, has started issuing layoff notices to around 1,600 employees. The affected workers have been offered two-month notice periods or the option to leave by mutual agreement. The plant, which had about 4,000 employees, was one of the major remaining employers in a region that had undergone a painful economic transformation in the 1990s with many people losing jobs in heavy industry and mining. It has largely been inactive since December due to halted energy supplies it was unable to pay for. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to close its coke plant and reduce its workforce by 2,600 employees by fall. Many workers have already left voluntarily, with over 600 resigning in July alone.
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