Zeman: Restrictions will eventually be lifted on second North Bohemian mine

Restrictions will also be lifted on a second lignite mine in North Bohemia in the future, says the Czech president, Miloš Zeman. Communicating through his spokesman on Tuesday, Mr. Zeman said he welcomed the cabinet’s decision to remove limits at the Bílina pit in the Ústí nad Labem region and that he shared the view of the local government and unions that the same move will be made in connection with the nearby ČSA mine sooner or later. Critics say lifting mining restrictions will harm the environment and the health of locals; proponents say it will deliver jobs in a region with relatively high unemployment.