Green Measures Included In The New Government’s Program
The new government plans to severely sanction those who harm the environment, and would like the Czech Republic to take a more active role in the transition towards a "green"…
In Brief: Children Over 5 Eligible For Vaccine From December 13th
According to the Minister of Health, children over the age of 5 years old will be able to receive a vaccine from mid-December. Credit: Czech Rep, Nov 30 (BD) - Adam…
What Do The Czechs Think Of The European Union?
Today only 48% of Czechs feel satisfied with the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union, less than last year. According to the poll from the STEM research…
Olympic Festival To Be Held in Brno For Third Time
The Olympic Festival will be held in Brno again during the 2022 Beijing Winter Games in February. Credit: Olympijský Festival. Czech Rep, Nov 29 (BD) - As the 2022 Beijing…
Grape Goat and Sand Ornaments Added To South Moravia’s Intangible Cultural Assets
On November 24th, the South Moravian Regional Assembly added new cultural items to the region's traditional folk cultural heritage. Intangible assets include sand-sprinkled ornaments and a grape goat. Credit: JMK.…
In Brief: Chief Hygienist Svrčinová Tests Positive for Covid-19
Chief Hygienist Pavla Svrčinová has tested positive for coronavirus, as reported by Czech media outlets this morning. Photo: Czech Rep, Nov 29 (BD) - Svrčinová is one of several high-ranked…
In Brief: Closure of Brno-Blansko Railway Line
From December 12th, the regional council will provide alternative means of transport for moving between the two cities. Credit: JMK. Brno, Nov 29 (BD) - On Thursday, November 25th, the…
In Brief: Czech Health Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19
On Sunday morning, Czech Health Minister Adam Vojtech announced that he had tested positive for Covid-19. His condition is mild and he will continue working from home. He made the…
Fiala Appointed Czech Prime Minister; New Government To Take Office in Mid-December
Petr Fiala (ODS) has been formally appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic by president Milos Zeman. Photo: Petr Fiala via Twitter. Czech Rep, Nov 28 (BD)…
Brno Student Wins National Award For Thesis On The Circular Economy
A student from Brno has won an award for the most interesting thesis in the Czech Republic. The thesis focuses on the circular economy, and what factors should be considered…