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Czechia will get its first Children's Ombudsman

There will be a Children's Ombudsman in Czechia as early as 1 July 2025. The Senate decided on the amendment on Wednesday.
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‘No more animal testing’: Scientists in Zlín developing lab model of the human small intestine

Scientists in Zlín are developing an advanced model of the human small intestine. The main goal behind this effort is to replace animal testing in developing new drugs.
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Traces of Neanderthal settlement uncovered in northern Bohemia

Archaeologists in northern Bohemia have discovered the remnants of a Neanderthal settlement, dating back between 126,000 and 115,000 years BC.
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The return of wolves to the Czech Republic after more than a century

Wolves are slowly returning to the Czech Republic after more than a century. But is the present day population ready to live in harmony with them?
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Slovak companies warming up to Corporate Social Responsibility

Companies in Slovakia have the possibility to give away 2% of their taxes to one or more NGOs as a gesture of their social commitment. Building relationships and taking…
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Czech environmental activist: EC’s 2030 framework for climate and energy policies is a big disappointment

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a proposed framework for climate and energy policies up until 2030, targeting a 40% carbon cut and a 27% share of renewables…
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Schools in Hungary - indoor pollution often worse than outdoor pollution

Since the change from communism to democratic government 16 years ago Hungary has much to close the gap with the west on environmental standards. And joining the European…
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New school year sees introduction of reforms

The new school year is always a time of anticipation and excitement for children, their parents, and of course teachers, but this year is promising more than most: for the…
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Plan to make national parks more accessible to public unveiled

The environment minister has just unveiled what he describes as a revolutionary amendment aimed at making the Czech Republic’s national parks more accessible to the public…
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Czech Republic seeks to bypass threats to major construction projects

The Czech Republic is facing a major problem due to the fact that some environment assessments for major construction projects are up to 20 years old with most of the…
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Style coach: Many Czechs think that it is enough to be clever

The phenomenon of personal coaching arrived in the Czech Republic a few years ago. The first to jump on the bandwagon were business corporations and politicians in need of…
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Silent spring scenario warning from Czech ornithologist

The number of common birds in the Czech Republic continues to decline, according to the annual report on the environment for 2015. The report suggests diminished…
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Three men sentenced to jail for illegal felling of trees

In an unprecedented verdict, three men have been sentenced to jail for illegal forest clearance. Although the case is neither the first of its kind nor exceptional in its…
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Commercial fertiliser - end product of uranium mines clean-up

Uranium was considered a highly strategic material by socialist Czechoslovakia and thanks to the country's rich reserves mining was quite extensive. It has had a serious…
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Motorway to run through protected area

The Czech Ministry of Environment has given the go-ahead for the completion of a motorway from Prague to Dresden. The motorway is almost complete but for a short section…
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Citizen Identity portal moves to new domain

Czechia's Citizen Identity portal has moved to a new domain to combat the growing number of fraudulent websites. The Digital and Information Agency said the move to the…
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Toxic chemicals from ski wax pollute Jizera Mountains, scientists warn

Scientists have confirmed that ski wax used by amateur skiers is polluting the Jizera Mountains with PFAS—highly toxic and persistent chemicals.
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Experts warn of corruption in Czech health care sector

Problems in the Czech health care sector have been discussed for years. The sector, currently headed by the 12th minister in just 16 years, has been plagued by a chronic…
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Czech dog lovers offering former racing greyhounds from Ireland new life

A truck was due to arrive in the small west Bohemian town of Okrouhle Hradiste on Tuesday bearing a most unusual cargo; not a regular consignment of goods, but around 40…
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Floods put spotlight on manmade water and landscape changes

The recent flash floods in the Czech Republic have focussed attention on how quiet streams could be transformed so rapidly into raging torrents causing destruction and…
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Centre-right coalition government weathers first serious crisis

The centre-right coalition government weathered its first serious crisis on Tuesday surviving a no-confidence motion tabled by the opposition in the wake of a massive…
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Human rights minister Michael Kocáb steps down at Greens’ request

The Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Michael Kocáb has resigned - meeting a request by the Green Party which no longer intends to support the country’s caretaker…
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New legislation to require all municipalities to provide option of organic waste recycling

Around one thousand municipalities already offer so-called ‘brown bins’ for the recycling of organic waste so that is material which is biodegradable doesn’t end up…
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Business News

Business round-up this week: Government agrees on early retirement package for miners; Health minister declares new victory in Diag Human arbitration battle; Finance…
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Colours of Ostrava international music festival

The Colours of Ostrava international music festival is among the largest multi-genre events in Europe. Thousands of visitors can choose between acts appearing on more than…
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