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The sounds of international airports

Every environment has its typical background noise. Check-out the atmosphere of Prague’s Václav Havel International Airport in the Czech Republic and compare it to similar…
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Czechia urges EU action on illegal waste shipments

Czechia is urging the European Commission to take stronger action on illegal waste shipments. Environment Minister Petr Hladík made the call in Brussels on Thursday…
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Czech companies fared better than expected in late 2024, survey shows

Czech businesses managed the second half of 2024 more successfully than anticipated, according to a survey by the Czech Chamber of Commerce. A third of companies reported…
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President Pavel names new cabinet, stresses stability, NATO and EU responsibility

President Petr Pavel has appointed a new Czech government, urging ministers to unite society and act responsibly in NATO and the EU.
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War simulations, life in Czechia and educational games: Bohemia Interactive offers wide portfolio

Bohemia Interactive's game worlds are often inspired by life in Czechia. As a result, they offer an authentic experience.
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Hustopeče benzene spill: 12 tonnes of contaminated soil and 260 tonnes of benzene on groundwater

Around 12 tonnes of contaminated soil remain at the site of the toxic benzene spill in Hustopeče nad Bečvou, according to estimates by the Czech Environmental Inspectorate…
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Czech Republic slips in competitiveness ranking

The business environment in the Czech Republic has got worse over the last 12 months according to a prestigious international economic evaluation. The World Economic Forum…
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Czech Lower House embarks on fresh attempt to ratify Paris Climate Agreement

Czech MPs are once again seeking to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement in the wake of the G20 meeting in Hamburg. Environment minister Richard Brabec (ANO) says he hopes…
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Business News

In this week's Economics Report, we'll be taking a look at the Awards for a Healthy and Safe Environment, which were handed out to environmentally friendly Czech companies…
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Unprecedented blow-up in Czech politics: President versus foreign minister

Growing tensions between the Czech president and foreign minister erupted into a massive row on Tuesday, when President Pavel accused Minister Macinka of blackmail.
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OECD report: Czech economy thriving but should get greener

The Czech economy is thriving, marked by robust employment, expanding exports and falling government debt, suggest the 2018 0ECD Economic Survey and the Environment…
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Slovaks ask government to block uranium mine

In Slovakia, plans by Canadian company Tournigan Gold Corporation to open a urananium mine near the Eastern city of Kosice have met with strong opposition from locals…
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Co-working and other ways to get your job done outside of a traditional office in Prague

The internet has revolutionized the way we work and for many people has made it possible to work from anywhere with an internet connection. But while working at home may…
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Ministers say it is premature to talk about Czech troops in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Health Minister Vlastimil Válek and Environment Minister Petr Hladík stated that it is too early to determine if Czech soldiers will participate in a peacekeeping mission…
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President Pavel: Delaying Dukovany expansion could leave Czechia short of energy

Delaying or even freezing the construction of two new units at the Dukovany nuclear power plant would not only cost the state billions of crowns in damages, but could also…
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Bianca Bellová’s The Lake: childhood memories harnessed in archetypal story

The Lake, which has been translated into 20 languages, is a powerful archetypal story of a young boy who fights his way out of a tough environment.
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Business News

In Business News this week: Unemployment falls in September; investments in environment protection go up by 5 percent; more than 60,000 Czechs bet in Eurojackpot; car…
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Train-spotting and people-watching at five major stations

Every environment has its typical background noise. Every country has its own language. Check-out the atmosphere in a number of selected sites in the Czech Republic and…
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Every environment has its typical background noise. Every country has its own language. Check-out the atmosphere in a number of selected sites in the Czech Republic and…
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Women's rights activist: Feri trial has helped change society’s perception of rape victims

Johanna Nejedlová co-founder of Konsent, an NGO which focuses on preventing sexual violence, comments on Dominik Feri rape verdict.
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Towns in Moravia and Silesia brace for heavy rain and possible flooding

Towns in the Moravian-Silesian Region are activating flood commissions in response to warnings of intense rainfall, as local authorities and fire services issue alerts via…
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Government releases CZK 3 billion for flood relief

The government has released CZK 3 billion for flood relief, Environment Minister Petr Hladík told the CTK news agency. One billion is to help households and two billion…
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Ostrava’s legal battle for cleaner air is not over

Ostrava’s legal battle against the Czech state for failing to adequately protect the environment and citizens’ health is not over. After a Prague municipal court dismissed…
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Business News

In this week’s Business News: low inflation seen through 2015; Hopin taxi offer rides in from Slovakia; two-thirds of Czech companies see corruption as part of environment…
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One in four cars on Czech roads exceed emissions limits

Nearly one in four vehicles on Czech roads exceeds permitted emissions limits, an inspection carried out by the ministries of transport and environment this summer suggest…
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