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Ekofilm film festival to get underway Oct. 2nd

This October 2nd will see the 28th annual Ekofilm film festival get underway here in the Czech Republic, a festival devoted entirely to the topic of the environment as…
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Coal mining at Bílina mine will end by 2033

The mining of brown coal at the Bílina mine in North Bohemia will end no later than 2033. This was confirmed by the Czech Mining Authority in its decision, which it…
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Hangonit games defy easy definition

Hangonit Studio is a one-man studio, founded by Vladimír Kudělka, who views his games as art.
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Czech scientists discover new fungi living in salty soil and seagrass roots

Researchers from the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences have identified and described two new genera of microscopic fungi adapted to high-salinity…
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Government pours more money into water-saving program

With the problem of persistent summer droughts gaining in intensity, the Environment Ministry has announced it will pour more money into a water tank rebates program…
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Czechia’s drought crisis puts government action and funding to the test

As Czechia counts the costs of prolonged drought, Prime Minister Babiš has announced the revival of the National Anti-Drought Coalition, promising fast, targeted action.
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New exhibition at Prague’s Municipal Library explores the art of activism

An exhibition devoted to activist art is currently underway at Prague’s Municipal Library.
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Talks continue on division of seats in new government

ANO leader Andrej Babiš said in a Facebook video on Friday that he is not yet ready to announce a new cabinet line-up. He said talks on the division of ministerial seats…
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Traditional Czech lace inspires new Žižkov mural by Polish artist

A new mural has been unveiled on Kostnické Square in Prague’s Žižkov district. Created by Polish artist NeSpoon, it is inspired by traditional Czech lace.
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Czech cavers’ discovery confirmed as the world’s largest spider web

Czech cavers found possibly the world’s largest spider web on the Albania–Greece border, home to 100,000+ spiders and two cooperating species.
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Czechia in 30 minutes (September 22, 2022)

News; Czech foreign minister to UN: The time has come to prove our “raison d'être”; Czechs want to protect environment – but can’t agree on how; Union of flowers exhibition
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The Sounds of farmers‘ markets

Every environment has its typical background noise. Check-out the atmosphere of a farmers’ market in the Czech Republic and compare it to similar sites in countries where…
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ANO, SPD and Motorists’ party sign coalition agreement

Representatives of the ANO party, the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, and the Motorists’ party have signed a coalition agreement in the lower house of parliament…
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PM Babiš: Foreign policy consultations to end

The regular meetings of Czech constitutional officials at Prague Castle to discuss foreign affairs will no longer take place, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) said after…
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President Pavel begins ministerial talks for Babiš’s emerging government

President Petr Pavel has begun consultations with candidates for the new government being formed by ANO party leader Andrej Babiš. The first to visit the Castle was ANO’s…
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Benzene clean-up operation to be costlier than expected

The damage to the environment from the toxic benzene spill in Hustopeče nad Bečvou in the Přerov region will exceed several fold the originally estimated CZK 100 million…
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Motorists float cabinet names, SPD wants experts in government

Filip Turek of the Motorists party has confirmed that the party is interested in three specific ministerial posts in the emerging cabinet. In an interview for Czech…
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Government extends state of emergency in Hustopeče until August 25th

The state of emergency near Hustopeče nad Bečvou (Olomouc Region), where a train carrying dangerous benzene crashed and caught fire at the end of February, was extended…
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ALL THINGS DIGESTING: Listening to your gut

Do you trust your gut? Have you ever listened to it – quite literally? A new exhibition at Prague’s Kunsthalle offers a thought-provoking playground for the senses.
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Czechia in 30 minutes (July 27, 2022)

News; Felling of trees to contain Bohemian Switzerland blaze begins; Environment expert: The fire will actually benefit nature; interview with trasnlator Julia Sherwood
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Ozone layer may be on the mend

Recent research findings by European scientists suggest that man’s efforts to protect the environment are beginning to pay off. Ozone data collected by a number of…
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Earth Day 2004: keep your country tidy

Every year, dozens of countries around the world mark Earth Day on April 22nd. Czechs joined the worldwide campaign for preserving the global environment in 1990. This…
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European investors call for better law enforcement in Czech Rep

A European-Czech Forum representing chambers of commerce and industry of five EU countries has called on the new Czech government to radically reform legislation related…
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OnlyFans human trafficking case highlights need to address sex crime online

As more sexual services and content move online, so does related criminal activity. NGOs say some offences are difficult to prosecute under current Czech law.
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Minister calls for stricter laws on illegal animal breeders in Czechia

Environment Minister Petr Hladík (KDU-ČSL) says Czechia must tighten laws against illegal animal breeders. Speaking today ahead of a government meeting, he announced that…
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