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11/11/2024
A total of 177 individuals have had their pensions reduced due to their roles or functions under the former Communist regime. On average, these prominent figures from the pre-1989 era saw a decrease of CZK 1,473 in their pension payments. Meanwhile, the Czech Social Security Administration has granted increased pensions to 430 dissidents, who faced lower pensions due to imprisonment, emigration, or restrictions on their ability to work. On average, their pensions were increased by CZK 4,400, as announced by Labour Minister Marian Jurečka at a press conference.
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11/11/2024
This year's Freedom Week in Prague, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, will run from November 11 to 17 along Národní Street. The event, involving over 40 cultural and educational organizations, will showcase freedom, democracy, and human rights through performances, exhibitions, debates, and educational activities. Organized by the 'Díky, že můžem' (Thanks That We Can) Association, the week will feature more than 100 events focusing on modern history and the global state of freedom today.
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11/11/2024
Consumer prices in the Czech Republic rose by 2.8% year-on-year in October, up from September's 2.6%, according to the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ). The increase was driven mainly by higher housing costs and rising prices of items like butter and chocolate, while fuel prices dropped. Month-on-month, prices were up by 0.3%. “Consumer prices continued to accelerate year-on-year growth in October, though this was moderated by fuel prices, which have declined for three consecutive months,” said Pavla Šedivá, head of the ČSÚ’s consumer price statistics department. Analysts had anticipated this trend.
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11/11/2024
The Czech Journalists’ Union has urged politicians to support the financial independence of public broadcasters Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo), citing its importance for their continued operation. The call comes amid parliamentary debates over a new bill proposing an increase in public broadcasting fees starting January, raising the monthly ČT fee by CZK 15 and the ČRo fee by CZK 10. The union emphasized that financial independence is vital for media freedom, noting that radio fees haven’t been adjusted in 20 years, and TV fees in 17. The proposed legislation also broadens the scope of who must pay, extending fees to households with internet-capable devices, and simplifies fees for businesses by basing them on employee numbers.
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11/10/2024
There will be widespread fog across most areas, initially freezing or with low cloud cover. In mountainous regions and particularly in the eastern half of the country, partly clear to clear skies are expected. Drizzle in some areas, especially in Bohemia, with freezing drizzle in the morning and early afternoon. Light rain possible in the west and northwest by evening. High temperatures between 1 and 6°C.
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11/10/2024
Czechia will begin constructing its first open prison for women in Velké Přílepy, near Prague, next autumn, according to the Prison Service. The facility, designed for 30 inmates, aims to help women transition back to society. Currently in the permit stage, the project will take about 11 months to build and is expected to be completed by fall 2026 at a cost of CZK 78 million.
The Czech Republic’s first open prison, established in 2017 in Jiřice, shows promising results, with a reoffending rate of 17.2% compared to the national average of 70%. Inmates participate in work and animal care programs, including training guide dogs.
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11/10/2024
The Czech hockey team triumphed over Switzerland 5-2 in their final Karjala Cup game in Helsinki, keeping alive their hopes of defending last year’s Euro Hockey Tour title. To secure first place, they now rely on Sweden defeating Finland in regular time. The Czechs dominated from the start, taking a 3-1 lead in the first period with goals from Jáchym Kondelík, Radan Lenc, and Radim Zohorna. Michal Kunc and Martin Kaut added goals later, both scoring for the first time in national team colors. Goalie Ondřej Kacetl secured the win with a strong performance, keeping the Swiss at bay in the final period.
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11/10/2024
Justice Ministry employees will protest in the coming week in front of the ministry building in Prague, demanding better wages. Union leaders highlight a high turnover rate, with 230 out of 420 employees leaving over the past three years. According to union chair Eliška Hronová, wages are around CZK 10,000 lower than at other ministries, leading many staff to seek higher-paying jobs at institutions like the Czech National Bank and the Finance Ministry.
Justice Minister Pavel Blažek has proposed a wage increase for ministry employees, supported by CZK 700 million from unallocated judicial funds, pending parliamentary approval. The protest aims to back this proposal, emphasizing systemic wage disparities.
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11/10/2024
The Czech government is expected to adopt a neutral position on a proposal by MPs to ban the sale and serving of energy drinks to children under 15, with a recommendation for further discussion, according to a draft document prepared for Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. The proposal seeks to regulate energy drinks similarly to alcohol and cigarettes, including advertising restrictions and age verification for sales via vending machines and online. Although the government supports regulation in principle, it questions classifying energy drinks as addictive substances and suggests the need for public debate. The proposal also faces opposition from the Association of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Producers, who argue that education, rather than restrictions, is a better approach.
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11/09/2024
Weather in Czechia on Sunday will be mostly clear, with areas of fog, initially freezing or low clouds, which will persist all day, especially in Bohemia. In the evening, fog and low clouds will gradually spread across most of the country. Highs between 6 and 10°C.
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