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Czech scientists take part in International Polar Year in both polar regions

The North and South Poles are not exactly the world's most popular destinations for tourists, but their rich mineral deposits and unspoiled environments make them a…
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Real estate magnate buys into bio farming

On the same day the results of a new poll commissioned by the Environment Ministry suggested that only 4 in 10 occasionally buys organic food, there was news that…
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Gay under Communism: Part 2

Under Communism, being gay or lesbian was essentially taboo and many still preferred to live with the secret rather than come out. In this second part of a story begun on…
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Swedish government agrees EPH takeover of German lignite power portfolio; Green groups to fight on

A Czech energy company has been given crucial clearance from the Swedish government to take over a massive swathe of coal mines and plants in what was former East Germany…
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Dioxin threat to Elbe River claims Greenpeace

The abandoned Spolana chemical plant in Neratovice, north of Prague, poses a major health threat and environmental risk - or at least so says the environmental group…
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Will the Greens every make inroads in central and eastern Europe?

In the recent European Parliament elections, only one Green Party MP - from Latvia - was elected out of all the ten new EU states. A fairly poor result, given the fact…
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Czech Radio History Part VII - Czech Radio stations

After 1989, Czechoslovak Radio, just like almost every other institution in this country had to find a new identity. Almost overnight, it ceased to be the voice of the…
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Despite teething problems, twinning project deemed successful

At a recent press conference, the Czech Environment Ministry presented the results of the very first environmental twinning project in the Czech Republic. Klaus Gabriel…
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Catholic Faculty loses accreditation

As we reported in January, the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University in Prague was facing serious problems. Devastated by decades of miserable existence under…
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Social Democrats to go it alone with EU commissioner Kuzvart

The Czech Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla told reporters after meeting opposition politicians on Thursday that former Environment Minister Milos Kuzvart would be nominated…
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Government approves amendment introducing deposit system for PET bottles and cans

The government has approved an amendment to the Packaging Act, which introduces a deposit system for PET bottles and metal cans. The decision was announced at a press…
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A decade since the Paris Agreement: the perspective of the French ambassador to Czechia

Ten years ago, the Paris Agreement was adopted – a moment of relief and euphoria for Stéphane Crouzat, one the architects of the deal and today's ambassador to Czechia.
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Prague campaign highlights humane treatment of carp for Christmas

Carp, a traditional centerpiece of Czech Christmas dinners, has sparked debate over its sale as a live product.
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Czechast: “It’s Not Trump’s Country – It’s the People’s Country”

Young Czech graduate Adam Holomoucký shares with Czechast why he chose the U.S. over Europe — and why, despite its divisions, he still wants to call America home.
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Celtic roots and gingerbread walls: discovering Holašovice with Julia Kňažková

This episode of Czechast takes you to Holašovice, a UNESCO-listed Czech village where history, humor, and real life blend behind its picture-perfect façades.
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“We’re standing on their shoulders”: Jewish Museum honours war-time staff

New plaques at Prague’s Old Jewish Cemetery pay tribute to staff at the city’s Jewish Museum who saved countless valuable artefacts during the Holocaust.
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Unique socialist chandeliers in House of Culture shine anew thanks to renovation

The next stage of the reconstruction of the town's House of Culture is taking place in Ostrov. The dismantled luminaires will be transported for restoration in Nový Bor.
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Museum in Mladá Boleslav creates replica of interwar years aircraft

The Metoděj Vlach Aviation Museum in Mladá Boleslav has a new exhibit: a replica of the Kuňkadlo aircraft. It was built by designer Juraj Tinka and donated to the museum.
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Celebrating the World Day of Romani Language at Charles University

November 5th marks the World Day of Romani Language. For the first time, the day is celebrated at the Charles University, home to a Department of Romani Studies.
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Benedict Allen: The UK adventurer who now calls Prague home

The UK explorer, writer and broadcaster Benedict Allen is known for daring travels to extremely isolated places. But in recent years he has called Prague home.
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Ministry aims to employ 1,000 new officers in troubled areas

The Interior Ministry has confirmed it aims to hire an additional 1,000 police to its roughly 39,000-strong force next year. According to the ministry, many would serve in…
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Waste dumping remains an issue

In the past few months the Czech Environment Ministry has been plagued by the problem of illegal waste imports into the Czech Republic. Since the beginning of the year an…
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New environmental tax will see coal prices rise by ten percent

In January 2008, to be in accordance with an EU directive on taxation on energies, the Czech government will implement the first of two phases of an environmental tax…
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Going Lokál

All agree that restaurant culture in Prague has advanced dramatically over the past ten years or so, with perhaps the exception of some notorious tourist traps in the…
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Political pundit: Abolishing three ministries merely attempt at distracting attention from government’s real problems

Talks between the ruling government coalition’s Civic Democrats and junior partner Public Affairs on Thursday failed to produce a solution to disputes within the coalition…
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