New Report Sheds Light On Philanthropic Habits of Czech and Other CEE Citizens
In many cases, there was a disconnect between respondents' views on the importance of a cause, and the money they donate to this area. Photo credit: Freepik Czech Republic, 13…
One Quarter of Czech Women Considering Leaving The Labour Market
Such an exodus of women from the productive workforce would significantly weaken the Czech labour market. Credit: Freepik. Brno, Aug. 8 (BD) - Two years of pandemic have changed the…
Children of Antifascists Call On Babis To Resign From Public Posts Over Comments
Babis's comments about his opponents have been strongly criticised by the children of Holocaust survivors. Credit: Prague, Aug 11 (CTK) - A group of public figures, including the children of…
Czech Senate Approves Finland and Sweden’s NATO Accession By Large Majority
For Sweden and Finland to become NATO members, their accession documents must be ratified by all 30 NATO countries. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 10 (CTK) - As expected, the Czech…
Supreme Court Upholds 20-Year Sentence For Czech Man Fighting For Donbass Separatists
Supreme court judges rejected Martin Kantor's appeal against his sentence. Credit: Freepik. Brno, Aug 10 (CTK) - The Supreme Court has confirmed the 20-year prison sentence for Martin Kantor, for…
Eurozone Inflation Continues To Rise, With Energy Prices Up 39.7% Year-On-Year
Eurozone annual inflation is expected to be around , according to Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office. Photo credit: Freepik. Czech Republic, 9 Aug. (BD) - Eurozone annual inflation is…
Weather Report: Another Warm Week With Less Rain
This week should see the warm and dry weather of last week continue. Expect some breezy and overcast days towards the middle of the week. Photo credit: Freepik, Czech Republic,…
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…