Mattoni and E-Košík.cz To Trial Deposit System For PET Bottles
Mattoni has been the biggest supporter of a nationwide deposit and return system for PET bottles, which has so far not been included in any of the government’s plans, despite…
In Photos: Visualisations of the New Tesco Complex near Hlavni Nadrazi
The Tesco department store building next to the main railway station was sold to the British chain developer Crestyl in 2017. In December 2019, Crestyl revealed a possible future look…
City of Brno Launches Information Guide For Newly Arrived Foreigners In Six More Languages
The guide covers the most basic information required in order to settle in the city and integrate into its structures, and answers the most important questions asked by newcomers. It…
Senate President Jaroslav Kubera Dies Aged 72
Kubera, President of the Senate and a long-term Mayor of Teplice, died in hospital in Usti on Sunday evening, after a rapid deterioration in his health over the weekend. The…
Blansko Woman Avoids Attempted Scam By Fake US Soldier
The 41-year-old woman became suspicious when asked to pay a large shipping bill for the soldier’s shipment of gold bricks. Police are urging social media users to be cautious and…
91% of Czech Ski Resorts Are Open; More to Open In The Coming Days
According to the Association of Mountain Resorts (AHS), 91% of ski resorts are currently in operation in the Czech mountains. Photo: Klinovec. Credit: Czech Tourism. Brno / Czech Rep., Jan…
No Reward For Amateur Treasure Hunter From Blansko
Amateur treasure hunter Jiří Pernica saw his dream come true during the first weekend of January. While searching with a metal detector in Blansko, he came across a treasure trove…
December Inflation Rate Hits 3.2%-well Above CNB Target
At first look, the latest inflation report from the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) does not make comfortable reading. Higher prices for potatoes (), pork () and household utilities (particularly electricity)…
Czech Animated Short “Daughter” Receives Oscar Nomination
“Daughter”, the acclaimed student film by Daria Kashcheeva of FAMU, has been nominated in the Best Animated Short Film category. Photo credit: Czech Film Center. Czech Rep., Jan 15 (BD)…
Czech Ministry of Transport Approves Feasibility Study For High-Speed Rail Connection From Prague-Brno
The Ministry of Transport approved the Railway Administration to carry out a feasibility study on the proposed new high-speed connection. The study will advance preparations towards the project and potentially…