The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Václav Havel will teach schoolchildren, new platform offers Czech movies, mistletoe gets pricier, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 13, 2022.
Two deadly viruses discovered in animals in the Czech Republic
While humans need not worry about catching the viruses, the discovery will affect the operation of farms and ranges in certain areas.
Clock on Letná counting down to climate catastrophe
Experts say people have less than seven years to take action before the effects are irreversible.
Czechia's largest wooden residential property to be built on a Prague brownfield
Using wood for construction makes the building process more sustainable and helps create a healthier environment.
Students occupy Prague universities this week to protest climate change
At sleep-ins, sit-ins and protests throughout the capital's universities, young changemakers are calling on the Czech govt. to act on global warming.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 27, 2022.
Prague 3 street to become pilot project in fighting climate change
Žižkov’s Seifertova Street will be better for pedestrians and cyclists, and also will recycle rainwater for local greenery.
Czech ban on single-use plastics goes into effect
From Oct. 1, a law banning the production and sale of single-use plastic items including straws, cutlery, and other items is now in effect.
EC approves CZK 40-billion subsidy to help clean energy transition in Czech coal regions
A newly-established fund will cover the costs of future mine and power-plant closures.
Massive 9.8 ton symbolic bell has arrived in Prague from Austria
Plus: Czech minister rejects Russian terrorism support accusation, confidence in Czech economy falls further, and Europe facing worst drought in 500 years.
Prague is looking for volunteers to release baby hedgehogs into their gardens
Due to the destruction of the animals’ natural habitat, Prague wants to help baby hedgehogs to transition into adult life.
Czechia passed a string of laws this week: Here's what you need to know
This week marked the passing of several laws, including single-use plastic ban, registration of beneficial owners, film incentive limitations, and more.
Czech Senate approves ban on certain single-use plastic products
Plus: Inflation in Czechia rose to 17.5 percent in July, state will use profits from ČEZ to deal with energy crisis, and more.
Eco-travel to Germany: a hydrogen-powered bus will link Prague with Dresden
The project to make an emission-free international bus route is in its early stages, with few specific details available.
Thousands of fish die in South Moravian river due to heat-related oxygen loss
Plus: Confidence in Czech presidents drops, Czech officials attend Ivana Trump funeral, Czechia experiences record heat on Wednesday, and more.
Poll: Czechs pessimistic about economy and fear falling into poverty
More people now want the government to increase social benefits instead of spending to protect the enviromnent.
Morning headlines: Czech tourist killed in glacier collapse in Italian Alps amid heatwave
Plus: Czech parliament to ratify NATO enlargement in early autumn and firefighters spend nearly 40 hours extinguishing warehouse blaze.
