Europe Czech Republic Health Minister Válek is calling for joint EU procurement of orphan drugs used against rare diseases, so potential EU contracts could reduce the price of the drugs and increase their accessibility for patients
Europe Czech Republic 30% of Czech students ask for more integration of AI in their study methods and curricula; as they focus on AI skills rather than traditional subject knowledge; latest study by the Syri Institute says, resilience against technological threats is a must
Europe Czech Republic The Chamber of Deputies' main assembly room in the Thun Palace, a national cultural monument, is being refurbished over the summer, with craftsmen working at extensive renovation going from carpets to benches
Europe Czech Republic The Czech army plans to create a territorial defense battalion in every region within ten years, with new bases for logistics and air defense; the military, downsizing in the 1990s and 2000s, will grow by several new garrisons, in a reverse trend
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