New school year begins in Czech Republic

The new school year started in Czech primary and secondary schools, with approximately 117,900 first graders expected to start their education. While the number of students in primary schools is projected to decrease slightly compared to last year, the number of secondary school students is expected to rise. Various politicians, including President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala (Civic Democratic Party), participated in the opening ceremonies at schools across the country. Additionally, police increased their presence at crosswalks near schools to ensure student safety.