Cloudy Week Forecast In Czech Republic As August Brings Lower Temperatures
Some light rain is expected on Tuesday and Friday. Average temperatures will fall, with Thursday being the hottest day with highs of 33°. Photo credit: Freepik Brno, August 1 (BD)…
Chamber of Deputies Approves Extension of State Deficit To Fund Extra Costs Due To War in Ukraine
The Chamber of Deputies has approved a proposal by Petr Fiala's government to increase the state budget deficit for this year by CZK 50 billion in response to extraordinary financial…
Pensions To Increase By CZK 850 From January, Totalling CZK 19,500 With Child Bonuses
The average old-age pension could increase by about CZK 850, regularly indexed from January. With child-raising bonuses, it could total around CZK 19,500. Labour Minister Marian Jurečka announced the increase…
EU Support For Ukraine Through European Peace Facility Increased To €2.5 Billion
To strengthen the EU's support to Ukraine, the European Council has mobilised a further €500 million. The EU contribution under the European Peace Facility now amounts to € billion. Photo…
Vast Forest Fire Is Burning In České Švýcarsko National Park
A vast forest fire has broken out in the České Švýcarsko National Park, with fumes affecting air quality as far away as Prague. Due to climate change and the associated…
Students Are Helping To Improve Road Safety Thanks To The “My Vision Zero” Project
The MY VISION ZERO: Students for Safe Roads project, in its 4th year this year, brings together innovative ideas from young people with one thing in common: to help reduce…
Ministry of Health Reports Steep Increase In Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
The number of cases of Covid-19 in the Czech Republic has jumped in the last week, with tests revealing 3,771 newly confirmed cases on Monday, according to the Ministry of…
WHO Issues Highest Level Alert Over Monkeypox As 16 Cases Detected In Czech Republic
The World Health Organisation has issued the highest level risk alert for monkeypox, with the highest risk in Europe. The decision has no direct practical implications, as it is up…
Nearly 400,000 Ukrainians Have Received Temporary Protection In The Czech Republic
Temporary residence permits allow those fleeing war to be able to stay in the country for up to a year. More than 70% of the refugees from Ukraine are women.…
Consumer Confidence In Czech Economy Falls To Lowest Level On Record
The Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) has reported that consumer confidence has been falling for the last five months, and in the first month of the holiday season fell to the…