Europe Czech Republic A proposal to change the definition of rape and introduce a “no means no” principle has been approved by Government; if approved by Parliament, it would no longer be based on the concept of rape as forced sexual intercourse but on non-consensuality
Europe Czech Republic 150 years since the introduction of trams and 100 of continuous bus service have been celebrated in Prague with a ceremonial parade of buses from various eras will roll through the city; more events are scheduled for the double jubilee of local transport
Europe Czech Republic 25% of people aged 15-25 feel inadequately prepared for managing their finances in real life, desire more information about investments, the tax system, savings and money management according to survey by Česká spořitelna Foundation and Ipsos
Europe Czech Republic Czechia has adopted postal voting for its citizens living abroad, after years of debate and determined civic effort; promoters say it’s a logistical reform and a powerful act of recognition: it’s not about who you vote for, but about the ability to vote
Europe Czech Republic The Museum of Survivors in Brněnec opened to the public; it is housed in the former factory of Oskar Schindler, the businessman who saved over 1.200 Jews during World War II