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09/07/2024
The Czech government is moving forward with legislation that will require gun shops to report suspicious firearm and ammunition purchases to the police. The new law, supported by the parliamentary security committee, is set to be implemented by the end of the year, following delays from opposition ANO and SPD parties. This measure comes in response to a deadly shooting at Charles University in December. It will allow police to seize weapons from individuals deemed a security risk and monitor unusual purchases through the Central Firearms Register. Full legislative approval is expected by January 1, 2025.
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09/07/2024
The grape harvest is in full swing in Czechia, but this year's season has been challenging due to April frosts, mildew, and ongoing drought. The worst-hit regions are in Bohemia, where up to 90% of grapes were lost in some areas. In a rare exception, winemakers in the region can use grapes from Moravia to produce their wine. Moravian vineyards escaped frost but are now struggling with drought, leading to lower yields. Despite the difficult conditions, the quality of the harvested grapes remains promising, with good sugar content and acidity.
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09/07/2024
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (Mayors and Independents) praised Vladimír Posolda, head of the Czech intelligence agency (ÚZSI), for stabilizing the agency during a challenging period. Rakušan emphasized Posolda’s deep experience and professionalism. In an interview for the Czech Press Agency, he also defended former director Petr Mlejnek, who resigned after media criticism over ties to a key figure in the Dozimetr corruption case. Rakušan acknowledged that Mlejnek did not commit any wrongdoing and criticized the intense media campaign that led to his resignation.
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09/07/2024
The public can pay their respects to actor Karel Heřmánek at Theater Bez zábradlí in Prague on Saturday. Visitors can reflect on his life and career, with a memorial space at the entrance for flowers and messages. Heřmánek, known for his roles in film, theater, and TV, tragically passed away on August 24 at the age of 76. The theater will honor his legacy by showcasing his notable works, including his roles as Fešák Hubert and Lucifer. A more informal tribute will take place in the theater’s café.
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09/07/2024
The Harvest Festival kicks off on Saturday on Letná Plain in Prague, featuring a variety of folk performances, craft demonstrations, and regional food tastings. Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný (Christian Democrats) will present awards to winners of the 15th Regional Food Competition for the Central Bohemian Region. The event, which is free, also includes farm animal displays and agricultural machinery exhibitions. Additionally, attendees can visit the National Agricultural Museum for free and the National Technical Museum at a reduced rate. This marks the sixth time the festival is being held on Letná.
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09/06/2024
Prague's Václav Havel Airport will launch a regular direct flight to Abu Dhabi, the airport announced on the X network on Friday. Passengers will be able to fly to the capital of the United Arab Emirates our times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The flight will be operated by Etihad Airways using Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with a capacity of 270 seats. Prague will get a direct regular route to Abu Dhabi after a break of almost 11 years. According to airport spokeswoman Denisa Hejtmánková, the last flight on this route, took place on 17 January 2014.
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09/06/2024
Czech counterintelligence service BIS and Military Intelligence, acting under the direction of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), were involved in uncovering the activities of a cyber actor linked to the Russian military intelligence service GRU. The news was announced by the Military Intelligence Service in a press release on Friday.
The cyber threats were linked to GRU unit 29155, which Czech investigators have connected to the 2014 explosion of an ammunition complex in Vrbětice in south Moravia.
According to military intelligence officials, the cyber actor associated with the unit is responsible for conducting malicious cyber activities since at least 2020. In January 2022, the unit attacked Ukraine with the destructive WhisperGate malware.
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09/06/2024
Czechia's Permanent Representation to the European Union, one of the country's key diplomatic missions abroad, has had to relocate due to the renovation of the building in which it is based.
Some 130 officials and diplomats, including ambassadors, have moved just a few minutes' walk away, to an office building on Rue du Trone. The renovation of the building on Rue Caroly, dating back to the 1980s, is expected to take 15 months.
Czechia’s Permanent Representation to the EU includes experts in many fields, from energy and transport to health care, foreign relations and finance.
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09/06/2024
Ninety people died in traffic accidents on Czech roads over the course of the summer holidays, which is four more victims than in the previous year and the third lowest number of road deaths since 1990, according to newly released police statistics. Another 320 people sustained serious injuries.
The highest number of fatalities during the holiday season, 31, was among car drivers. The number of motorcycle drivers killed on roads between July and August was 29, which is 12 more than last year.
The most tragic day on roads this summer was Thursday, 22 August, which saw six people die in accidents.
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09/06/2024
Bluetongue disease has been registered in Czechia for the first time in 15 years, Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný said on Friday. An animal infected with the virus which affects sheep, goats and cattle, has died at a farm in Jindřichovice in west Bohemia.
The disease, which is spread by biting insects, causes a fever and swelling of the mouth in infected animals and can be fatal in the most severe cases. It does not affect people or food safety. According to Mr. Výborný, measures will be taken to prevent the disease from spreading further.
Cases of bluetongue disease have recently also been reported in other European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.
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