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Petition against sale of Počerady coal-burning plant to Tykač
Academics and former politicians have written an open letter to the Czech energy utility ČEZ petitioning the management not to sell the Počerady coal-burning electric…
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Government to debate measures against drought
As the drawn-out period of drought in the Czech Republic continues many mayors have issued a ban on using tap water to fill swimming pools and water gardens. Regional…
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Government eases regulation on face masks
The government on Monday eased the regulation which obliges people to wear face masks in public. As of Tuesday, May 19, people working in intensely hot environments, as…
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One third of Czech Republic facing serious drought
Around one third of the Czech Republic has very low or extremely low levels of underground waters, Environment Minister Richard Brabec said on Thursday at a discussion…
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South Bohemian Daddies: Fagan has not provided any proof
The South Bohemian Daddies, an association that supports the Temelin nuclear power plant, have sent an open letter to American lawyer Ed Fagan, who is representing…
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Czech ambassadors’ meeting to focus on priorities for EU presidency
Czech ambassadors to European countries have convened in Palace for a meeting in Černín Palace. Topping their agenda are preparations for the Czech EU presidency in the…
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Exhibition on planet welcomes visitors to Foreign Ministry gardens
The gardens of Prague’s Černín Palace, home of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have been opened to the public on Saturday. Visitors can take in an exhibition…
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Czechia misses EU single-use plastics ban deadline
The Czech Republic has yet to approve the European directive banning single-use plastics that came into force on Saturday and could face sanctions due to the delay. The…
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Interest in car-sharing and rentals has soared due to Covid-19
While sales of new cars have been declining throughout the year, interest in car- sharing or renting vehicles is growing. Since the beginning of the year, the demand for…
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EC earmarks flood aid for Czech Republic
The European Commission has earmarked 24 million euros / 720 million Czech crowns/ for flood-relief projects in the Czech Republic. Half of the money is to be used for…
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Temelin second reactor will start this year, says Minister Rusnok
The second reactor at the Temelin nuclear power station in south Bohemia will go into operation this year, the Trade and Industry Minister, Jiri Rusnok, said on Friday…
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Polluters allowed to emit 107 million tonnes
Under a new plan approved by the government Czech industries will be allowed a margin of air pollution emissions of up to almost 108 million tonnes per year as of January…
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Inspection intends to fine German companies for illegal waste imports
The Czech Environmental Inspection has said it intends to fine German companies as well as Czech ones for illegal imports of waste into the Czech Republic. According to…
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Cyanides released into the Labe River are behind the death of huge numbers of fish, CIZP inspectors say
The Czech Environmental Protection Agency (CIZP) has confirmed reports that cyanides released into the Labe River were behind the death of tones of fish last week. An…
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20 % of trees in state-owned forest damaged by January hurricane yet to be cleared
Lesy Czech Republic, which manages the country's state-owned forests, says it has yet to clear 20% of the trees that were damaged when strong winds swept through the Czech…
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Experts find dangerous chemicals in Czech fish
Czech scientists and environmental experts have found evidence of dangerous chemicals in Czech fish. Research carried out by the environmental organisation Arnika, which…
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Industrial polluters in Moravia-Silesia seek billions for eco-management
The largest industrial companies in the region of Moravia-Silesia are asking the state for billions of crowns worth of subsidies for eco-projects to improve the region’s…
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Brazil dispatches suspected Czech waste back to sender
Brazil is sending a cargo of suspected illegal waste thought to have originated in the Czech Republic back to Hamburg. Brazilian authorities found the shipment of 22 tons…
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European Commission issues warning over flood legislation
The European Commission has threatened to file a complaint against the Czech Republic and fine it for its failure to have flood prevention legislation enshrined in its law…
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Ex-minister Michael Kocáb returns as commissioner for human rights
The Czech government on Monday decided that former minister of minorities and human rights, Michael Kocáb, would be made its commissioner for human rights. Mr Kocáb…
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Government, employers and trade unions agree on anti-crisis measures
Representatives of the Czech government, employers and trade unions agreed on Thursday on 13 steps that should help the country’s economy recover from the crisis. These…
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Deputies overturn presidential vetoes on mothers’ benefits and emissions permits for airlines
The lower house has overturned a presidential veto of a bill increasing social benefits for mothers from June 1. The Social Democrats, Communists, Christian Democrats and…
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Government buys out leaking dangerous waste dump
The Czech government has agreed that it will buy a leaking dangerous waste dump in Moravia for 23 million crowns, or just over a million US dollars, in order to have it…
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