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

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

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

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