News in brief for June 29: Czech PM – more cooperation needed with non-EU countries about immigration
Czechia bans Russian athletes from competition, a new agriculture minister, union strikes to go ahead, and more news in brief.
A quantum leap: Count on Czechia’s first quantum computer operating in Ostrava next year
The computer will be capable of solving problems far beyond the capabilities of standard supercomputers.
Prague hopes to build electric-car charging network with EU funds
Up to 85 percent of the costs for creating the charging stations could come from an EU program.
Paratroopers jump into the Vltava to mark the Czech Army’s 30th anniversary
While its roots go back much longer, the Czech Army as it exists now was established in 1993.
Rohlik founder launches investment group for companies that reject status quo
TCF Capital will operate internationally and focus on firms in e-commerce, FMCG, and logistics.
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Czechia reverses plans to introduce financial punishment for rape
The new law will mean that convicted rapists must receive a prison sentence rather than only a financial penalty, which the state considered introducing.
Prague’s public transit headed to holiday schedules for the rest of the summer
In most cases there will be longer waits for trams, buses, and the metro, but the bus to the airport will be more frequent.
News in brief for June 28: Actor Russell Crowe touches down in Karlovy Vary
The top headlines for Wednesday, June 28, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech NGO issues stark warning over Poland's Turów coal mine
According to the Together for Water organization, new data shows seriously decreasing water levels in a Czech town near the border with Poland.
My Clinic introduces comprehensive oncology screening programs in Czechia
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A Prague-based clinic is promoting a healthier future by advocating for preventative care.
Ryanair relaunches direct flights from Prague to Málaga
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The low-cost carrier also recently announced new routes to Leicester and Tirana on its winter schedule.
Milada Horáková and other victims of communism remembered across Czechia today
The politician and freedom fighter was executed in Prague 73 years ago along with three other people following a communist show trial.
Drug prosecutions on the rise in Czechia, with higher online sales
Police last year seized CZK 2.5 billion in drugs, and noted a sharp increase in dealers using the Telegram social network.
News in brief for June 27: Petr Pavel – 'I regret ignorance during communist period'
Over 20 percent of employees plan pay-rise request, large military donations from Czechia to Ukraine, and other headlines to keep you up to speed.
Why investing in startups could be the key to success during an economic downturn
When potentially profitable projects arise, it is better to approach them when the market cools down, describes Petr Šíma, partner at DEPO Ventures.
Interest in mixed-use projects combining work, living, and socializing are growing in Czechia
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The latest trend in real estate is to have everything a resident needs within easy walking or biking distance.
First hotel in Prague earns EU eco-friendliness certification
Many tourists, especially from Western Europe, are interested in limiting the environmental impact of their travel.
