European Commission Approves Czech Republic’s Use of CZK 550 Billion In EU Cohesion Funds
The Czech Republic can access CZK 550 billion of EU funds, following approval by the European Commission of eight of the nine programmes for the 2021-2027 period, according to the…
Government Proposes Energy Allowance of Up To CZK 20,000 Per Household
The energy allowance in the upcoming energy-saving tariff, which is intended to help households reduce their electricity and natural gas bills, will be set at a maximum of CZK 20,000…
11 Cases of Monkeypox Detected In Czech Republic; Some European Countries Have Exceeded 1,000
During this week, the National Reference Laboratory for Influenza and Non-influenza Respiratory Viral Diseases of the National Institute of Health and Welfare examined four samples from three different patients, and…
Newly Established 162-kilometre Hiking Trail Connects Czech Republic and Germany
The 162-mile hiking route makes three stops in the German region of Lower Bavaria, one on the border between the two countries, and five in the Plzeň region of the…
Prime Minister Fiala Attends “Historic” EU Council Summit, Where Ukraine and Moldova Were Granted EU Candidate Status
Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the latest European Council summit was held in Brussels last Thursday and Friday, 23-24 June. The topic of Ukraine and the…
Government Approves CZK 15 Billion For Cancer Prevention From EU Recovery Funds
Yesterday the Ministry of Health announced the approval of the National Cancer Plan 2030 by the government. The plan defines the future of cancer treatment in Czech hospitals and draws…
European Commission Fines Czech Republic CZK 85 Million For Misuse of Agricultural Subsidies
The European Commission has fined the Czech Republic more than CZK 85 million for errors related to agricultural subsidies. This also includes sanctions for the conflicts of interest of former…
Record Number of Czech Universities Featured In 2023 QS World University Rankings
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, global higher education analysts, have today released the 19th edition of the world's most authoritative international university rankings. The 2023 edition of the QS World University Rankings…
Nesehnutí Provides Psychological and Therapeutic Aid To Victims of Sexual Violence In Ukraine
The NESEHNUTÍ association will help Ukrainian women heal the wounds caused by the Russian invasion. The organisation is preparing support for Ukrainian survivors of sexual violence. Photo credit: Freepik Czech…
Czech Republic Replaces Russia On UN Human Rights Council
Russia vacated its seat on the UN’s top human rights body in April 2022. The Czech Republic was elected uncontested to fill the vacant seat, and will retain the seat…