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Summary for: Czech news in brief for October 28: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
State leaders gather at Vítkov for Oct. 28
observance Pavel, Fiala and other leaders honor Czechoslovakia’s founding
President Petr Pavel, outgoing Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Senate Speaker Milos Vystrčil, members of the opposition, and other senior politicians commemorated 107 years of Czechoslovakia at Vitkov National Memorial. The ceremony featured wreath-laying, army banners, flyovers, and a minute of silence. Fiala highlighted freedom and democracy as ongoing responsibilities, while Vystrčil praised historical support from democratic countries for Czechoslovakia’s independence.
cities Revitalization of Kampa Park includes paths, lamps, greenery
Prague 1 will renovate Kampa Park for CZK 53.9 million, the capital's authorities said Tuesday. Planned upgrades include repaired and widened paths, new playgrounds, workout areas, drinking fountains, and lamp replacements. Landscape architect Magdalen Kurfürstová’s design preserves the park’s character while adding greenery, shrubs, and flowers. Work is set to start this year after local feedback modified earlier plans. There is no end date set as of yet.
economy Police remind motorists winter tires required from Nov. 1
Police warned drivers to use winter tires ahead of Nov. 1 when a law obligates them to do so. They also recommended their use in general. Vehicles under 3.5 tons must have four-millimeter tread tires on all wheels; heavier vehicles require deeper treads on drive axles. Spokeswoman Dana Čírtková and traffic chief David Jirák emphasized safety, noting winter tires provide better grip in snow, ice, and frost, protecting drivers and others on the road.
diplomacy Pellegrini praises ongoing Czech-Slovak cooperation despite 1993 split
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said Slovakia and Czechia remain closely connected despite their 1993 split. Speaking on Czechoslovakia’s 107th anniversary, he praised social, human, and family-level ties and expressed hope for stronger political relations after recent Czech elections. Pellegrini and Czech Ambassador Rudolf Jindrák laid wreaths at Czechoslovak statehood monuments and Milan Rastislav Štefánik’s statue.
politics Schillerová says Czech defense funds must match NATO needs
ANO deputy chairwoman Alena Schillerová said this afternoon that defense money must be spent sensibly, aligned with army requirements and NATO obligations. While supporting 2 percent of GDP spending, she stressed efficiency. ANO won the October election and is forming a government with SPD and the Motorists. Senior member Karel Havlíček emphasized transparency and strengthening air and drone defense.
📊 POLL OF THE DAY
A new study has found that more people in the country are opting out of lunch in pubs or restaurants while at work. Rising menu prices are to blame.
