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09/13/2024
Due to rising flood risks, Prague closes the embankments in districts along the Vltava river and erect flood barriers in the city center, Zbraslav, and Libeň as a precaution. The closures take effect Friday evening, with boat traffic on the Vltava expected to stop on Saturday. Following a flood commission meeting, a city spokesperson confirmed these measures. The city also closed safety gates at Čertovka canal in the city center and plans to build around 200 meters of barriers. A flood alert was declared starting at 3pm Friday, the second level of a three-tier warning system.
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09/13/2024
The Czech Parliament is expected to approve the creation of a children’s ombudsman, who will operate within the Office of the Public Defender of Rights starting by July 2025. This new role is designed to improve child rights protection and fulfill UN requirements, aligning with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The children’s ombudsman will oversee child rights, promote education on these rights, and act in legal cases involving minors. The ombudsman will work independently alongside the current public defender. Budget implications remain unclear, with estimates ranging from millions to tens of millions of crowns.
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09/13/2024
In the first eight months of 2024, 9,496 new companies were established in Czechia, marking an increase of 854 compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from CRIF - Czech Credit Bureau, August alone saw 2,478 new firms, while 1,449 companies ceased operations. The fastest growth was observed in the energy sector, driven by interest in renewable energy. In contrast, the retail sector saw more company closures than new firms. The largest concentration of new companies was in Prague, followed by the Jihomoravský and Moravskoslezský regions.
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09/13/2024
The first snow of the upcoming winter season has fallen on the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains in the northeast of Czechia. Strong winds and weather warnings have halted several cable cars in the area. The Mountain Rescue Service advises against ridge hikes this weekend due to risks from slippery and icy paths. Additionally, heavy rain and snowfall are expected at higher elevations. The cable car to Sněžka Mountain was halted due to winds exceeding 100 km/h. Other "summer" cable cars in the region are also closed, with extreme weather predicted to last until Monday.
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09/13/2024
Due to expected extreme weather, Czech Railways (ČD) has introduced a special measure allowing passengers to return both domestic and international tickets without any deductions, even on the day of travel. This applies to tickets valid from today until Sunday, as heavy rains are forecasted, posing risks of flooding across the country. The special rule applies to tickets purchased via ČD’s counters, e-shop, or the "Můj vlak" app, and only to ČD fare tickets. Passengers are advised to monitor updates on railway conditions, as severe weather may disrupt services.
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09/13/2024
Heavy rainfall affected nearly all of Czechia, with up to 59 liters per square meter recorded in the Jeseniky Mountains in northern Moravia over the past 24 hours. At the moment, about twenty locations report flood alerts, mostly at the first level of flood warning. With more rain expected through the weekend, there are official warnings that flooding could reach levels similar to those in 1997 or 2002.
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09/13/2024
Retail chains around the country are scrambling to meet increased demand for packaged beverages, non-perishable foods, batteries and power banks due to the threat of flooding. People are also buying basic medicines to replenish their first aid kits. Retailers said they are boosting staff numbers in warehouses and logistics, to meet demand. No problems have been reported so far.
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09/13/2024
The Czech capital Prague is also preparing for possible flooding that could occur due to increased flows on the Vltava River. The flood gates on the Čertovka canal will be closed at 10 am on Friday and the river embankments will be closed to the public from mid-day Friday. The outdoor events which were due to be held there at the weekend have been cancelled. Barriers are being erected at high-risk places. According to Prague 1 Mayor Terezie Radoměřská, an automatic sandbagging machine on Rohanský ostrov is now available to people who need sandbags. Police, fire crews and volunteer firefighters are on standby.
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09/12/2024
Friday will be overcast with rain around the country and day temperatures between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius. The central and eastern parts of the country will see persistent heavy rain with up to 400 mm of rainfall in the worst affected areas. A flood alert has been issued for all regions with the exception of the Plzen region.
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09/12/2024
Russia remains by far the biggest threat to the security of the Czech Republic, the Czech counterintelligence service BIS says in its annual report for 2023. The counterintelligence service warned particularly about heightened cyber threats and risks associated with new technologies. "Russia's efforts to polarize the public, spread disinformation or engage in sabotage activities pose a serious security risk to the Czech Republic," the intelligence agency says. It also warns against China's heightened intelligence activities on Czech territory, Islamic terrorism and extremism.
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