PM Fiala Attends Opening of SAKO Brno’s First-of-Its-Kind Automatic Waste Sorting Line
The ceremonial opening in the Sako Brno compound in Brno-Lisen yesterday (L-R: Petr Fiala; Brno Mayor Marketa Vankova; Environment Minister Petr Hladik; Karel Volf, director, Metrostav; Robert Procházka, director, VÚMZ…
Czech Volunteer Fighting For Ukraine Killed In Action Over The Weekend
It is the second such case in the past year. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, March 20 (CTK) - A Czech volunteer fighting on the Ukrainian side in the country’s conflict…
Zeman Sought Criminal Immunity For His Office Staff, Confirms Justice Minister
Blazek said he had discussed certain pardons and abolitions with Zeman. Photo credit: Czech Ministry of Justice, via Twitter. Prague, March 20 (CTK) - Former President Milos Zeman asked Prime…
New Fertility Rate Data in Czech Republic Highlights Concerns About Ageing Population
New data suggests a fall in the Czech fertility rate. But is it a cause for concern? Brno Daily spoke to Professor Petr Fučík from the Faculty of Social Studies…
Rakusan: Coalition Parties Have Differing Views On Controversial Proposed Pension Rise
The government’s National Economic Council (NERV) has recommended slowing the pace of planned pension indexation in order to address the national debt. Photo credit: Freepik. Prague, March 19 (CTK) -…
“Sun For Ukraine” Project Hopes To Light Up The Operating Rooms of Ukrainian Hospitals
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has now been ongoing for over a year, is causing significant damage to Ukrainian infrastructure. The risk of power outages is particularly dangerous for…
President Pavel Signs Amendment To Pension Indexation Into Law
Pavel said on Wednesday that the Constitutional Court must assess the pension amendment, and that if the opposition did not bring the case there, he would do so himself. Photo…
Fewer Czechs Believe The Country Is In An Information War With Russia, Says Poll
The number of people who consider the information war to be an invention of Western governments to restrict freedom of speech and unwanted media has increased from 15 to 24%.…
Mendel University Researchers Are Investigating The Balance Between Wolves and People
Wolves are now living all over Europe, including some densely populated areas such as Italy and Germany. Photo credit: Freepik. Brno, Mar 15 (BD) - A new international project launched…
Czech Property Tax May Double, Says Finance Minister
The property tax in the Czech Republic is one of the lowest in Europe. Photo credit: CG / Brno Daily. Prague, March 15 (CTK) - Property taxes in the Czech…