The Istanbul Convention: A Continuing Source of Political Division In Several European Countries
Around Europe, there are ongoing discussions about the Istanbul Convention. In the Czech Republic, the convention is supported by former Minister of Human Rights and Legislation Jiří Dienstbier, the Czech…
Vaccinated Civil Servants To Be Granted Two Extra Days of Paid Leave
The government has granted two days of paid leave to all civil servants who have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Government employees can use these days off any time until the…
No Requirement To Wear Respirators For Those With Medical Exemption
Those who cannot wear respirators for health reasons will now be exempted from the requirement to wear them, if they can provide certification from their doctor, Health Minister Adam Vojtěch…
“UV Fingerprint” Developed By Scientists From Mendel University May Help With Criminal Investigations
The Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry of Mendel University in Brno has developed a simple procedure for identifying liquids, including food and drugs. The technique has promising implications for criminal…
Chamber of Deputies Approves Measures To Improve Support For Long-Term Patients and Carers
An amendment to the Sickness Insurance Act, approved this week by the Chamber of Deputies, should improve access to support for the long-term sick and those who care for them.…
Czech Public Health Insurance System Runs Surplus of CZK 5.8 Billion Despite Pandemic
According to the Ministry of Finance, the Czech public health insurance system accumulated reserves of CZK billion in 2020, despite high expenditure related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo Credit: Czech…
DPMB Vehicle Fleet To Be Reinforced and Modernized
According to the Škoda Transportation Group, the Brno Transport Company’s fleet of vehicles will be modernized with 40 new trolleybuses by the end of 2022, from the leading European manufacturer…
More Medals For Brno Olympians With Shooting Gold and Silver In Men’s Trap
There was double the triumph for South Moravian Olympians this morning as Jiří Lipták and David Kostelecký took Gold and Silver in the men’s trap shooting in Tokyo. Photo Credit:…
Czech Government Increases Maximum Capacity For Public Events
Following a decision by the Czech government on Monday, the maximum capacity of outdoor sports and cultural events has been increased from 5,000 to 7,000 people, and indoor events from…
Requirement To Wear Respirators Struck Down By Supreme Administrative Court
The Supreme Administrative Court of the Czech Republic has annulled the anti-epidemic measure imposed by the Ministry of Health requiring the use of respiratory protective equipment in public spaces, citing…