Europe Czech Republic Scientists at Mendel University in Brno have cultivated highly efficient algae capable of capturing and removing from water fertiliser and drug residues, including paracetamol and antibiotics
Europe Czech Republic According to the Association of Driving Schools, almost 18.000 17-year-old drivers are driving on Czech roads under the supervision of tutors; contrary to fears, only 8 accidents have been recorded so far, of which only five were caused by young drivers
Europe Czech Republic For the first time since records began, the average annual temperature in the country is expected to exceed 10 degrees Celsius in 2024; if November and December maintain average conditions, the annual average will reach 10,3°C
Europe Czech Republic The Czech government is expected to adopt a neutral stance on the parliamentarians' proposal to ban the sale and serving of energy drinks to minors under the age of 15, with a recommendation for further discussion
Europe Czech Republic On 27 October CSA Czech Airlines final flight carried passengers from Paris to Prague; this historic journey marked the end of an era for one of the world's oldest airlines: founded in 1923, it continued operations for 101 years
Europe Czech Republic Animal rights group 'We Don't Eat Animals' published footage of violent and perpetrated abuse on animals at twelve cattle farms, claiming employees that beating and mistreating of animals is a widespread practice
Europe Czech Republic Vágner, a renowned figure in Czech sports fishing, caught the largest catfish ever recorded in the Czech Republic with a rod, 2,64 metres long, breaking the national record
Europe Czech Republic The population decreased by 21.500 to 10,88 million in the first half of 2024, with deaths exceeding births and a negative migration balance contributing to the decline, shows the Czech Statistical Office
Europe Czech Republic The biggest Czech festival of illustration and comics, LUSTR, started at the Holešovice market in Prague; it will last eight days and citizens will have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, presentations and meet illustrators and comic creators in person
Europe Czech Republic Towns and villages in the east and north of the country are preparing for possible flooding due to the heavy rains expected in the coming days and started to erect flood barriers
Europe Czech Republic More than 490 schools across the Czech Republic received bomb threats on Thursday, for the third consecutive day; police believe the danger is very low, but many schools chose to close or take classes outside as a precaution
Europe Czech Republic The Czech government intends to start taxing cryptocurrency transactions, with a law aimed at curbing tax evasion and creating a level playing field between cryptocurrencies and standard financial products
Europe Czech Republic The digitised building permit system will become fully operational in August; about 64% of the 6.000 applications submitted so far are in progress, with about 500 decisions made