Europe Czech Republic The fruit harvest dropped by 65% in 2024 to 48.058 tonnes, the lowest in 100 years according to a number of sources, after heavy frosts in April damaged flowering crops; frost-related losses are estimated at CZK 1,3 billion, or € 51.382.500
Europe Czech Republic Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč has been appointed the new Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces; experts expect continuity in priorities, closer NATO readiness, stronger army and enhanced relations with political leadership
Europe Czech Republic Kanye West Concert in Prague to be eventually held this summer puts attention on tensions over freedom of expression, as pro-Israel Czechia may provide US rapper and ‘reformed antisemite’ an opportunity to return to the European stage
Europe Czech Republic An extremely dry month of April is beginning to being felt by spontaneous vegetation and agricolture; A lack of moisture is threatening crops in two-thirds of Czechia and farmers fear a poor harvest if rain does not come soon
Europe Czech Republic The proposed law on public service media would change the funding model of Czech Television and Radio from licence fees to state budget financing and has become a highly debated issue from all sides over concerns over a potential loss of independence