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Scammer Invents Fictional Country, Defrauds Victims
Worldaktualne-cz12h ago

Scammer Invents Fictional Country, Defrauds Victims

A scammer in the Czech Republic created a fictional country to defraud people of their money, sending them on a perilous 'expedition.' The article notes a significant increase in investment fraud, partly due to deepfake technology.

Czech Senior Home Fights Heatwaves with Renovations
Healthirozhlas13h ago

Czech Senior Home Fights Heatwaves with Renovations

A senior care facility in Sedlčany, Czech Republic, is undergoing extensive construction work, including insulation and window replacements, to reduce indoor temperatures by 4-5 degrees Celsius in anticipation of future heatwaves.

Semily Opens New Pumptrack for Cyclists and Scooter Riders
Cultureirozhlas1d ago

Semily Opens New Pumptrack for Cyclists and Scooter Riders

The town of Semily in the Czech Republic has opened a new pumptrack with three difficulty levels for cyclists and scooter riders. The sports facility, built on the site of a former swimming pool, addresses high demand from young people, with plans for a skatepark addition.

Ohře River Basin Authority Cleans Dalovice Stream After Eight Years
Environmentirozhlas1d ago

Ohře River Basin Authority Cleans Dalovice Stream After Eight Years

Heavy machinery is being used to clean the stream bed in Dalovice, near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. The Ohře River Basin Authority is removing sediment, grass, and invasive woody plants that have accumulated over eight years without maintenance, which had created a dense environment where little could thrive.

Impact of Low Water Levels on European Nuclear Power Plants
Environmentirozhlas2d ago

Impact of Low Water Levels on European Nuclear Power Plants

Experts from ČEZ highlight the vulnerability of European nuclear power plants due to critically low river water levels, which have forced shutdowns in several countries. They emphasize that Czech nuclear plants, Dukovany and Temelín, are not solely dependent on river flow, providing a sense of security for the Czech Republic.

Veselí nad Lužnicí Modernizes Oldest Housing Estate
Worldirozhlas2d ago

Veselí nad Lužnicí Modernizes Oldest Housing Estate

The oldest housing estate in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic, is undergoing modernization, with new parking lots, a children's playground, and road surfaces already completed, and plans for new apartment buildings.

Industrial Production Slows in June Across Europe
Businesstelexaktualne-czANSA3d ago3 sources

Industrial Production Slows in June Across Europe

Industrial production in Italy fell by 1% month-on-month in June, while Hungary also saw a slowdown in its annual growth rate. Conversely, the Czech Republic experienced an increase in industrial production year-on-year, though construction growth decelerated.

Enthusiast Maps Czech Train Station Pubs
Cultureaktualne-cz3d ago

Enthusiast Maps Czech Train Station Pubs

Václav Kahánek is systematically visiting, photographing, and mapping train station pubs across the Czech Republic, considering them a unique phenomenon often overlooked by others.

Early wine harvest begins in Břeclav, Czech Republic
Worldirozhlas4d ago

Early wine harvest begins in Břeclav, Czech Republic

The first burčák (partially fermented wine) of the year is expected to be available this weekend in the Czech Republic, as the harvest of early grape varieties has begun a week earlier than last year in the Břeclav region.

Czech Village Moves Waste Containers Due to Accumulation
Environmentirozhlas4d ago

Czech Village Moves Waste Containers Due to Accumulation

Residents of the Radslav cottage area in the Czech Republic now have to travel two kilometers to dispose of waste after containers were moved. This decision was made by the municipality of Černá v Pošumaví due to persistent waste accumulation and improper disposal.

Brutal Assault Festival Kicks Off in Josefov Fortress
Cultureaktualne-cz4d ago

Brutal Assault Festival Kicks Off in Josefov Fortress

The 29th annual Brutal Assault extreme music festival has begun at the Baroque Josefov Fortress in Jaroměř, Czech Republic, featuring over 160 bands including Waltari and Body Count, and expecting tens of thousands of visitors.

Debate Over Abolishing Ninth Grade in Czech Republic
Politicsirozhlas4d ago

Debate Over Abolishing Ninth Grade in Czech Republic

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Tomio Okamura are discussing shortening compulsory schooling by abolishing the ninth grade, a proposal met with criticism regarding its potential impact on education quality versus cost savings.

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Czech Republic
Environmentaktualne-cz4d ago

Record-Breaking Heatwave Hits Czech Republic

The Czech Republic experienced a record-breaking heatwave on August 4, with temperatures reaching 41.5°C in Plzeň-Bolevec. Half of the country's weather stations recorded or equaled their absolute temperature records, and three-quarters set new August maximums.

Třinec Collects and Repairs Old Glasses for Those in Need
Worldirozhlas11h ago

Třinec Collects and Repairs Old Glasses for Those in Need

Residents in Třinec, Czech Republic, can donate old glasses to a charity initiative where opticians repair them for people affected by war or those who cannot afford their own. The collection began in June, with hundreds of pairs already donated.

Czech Seniors Cope with Heatwave by Making Ice Cream
Healthirozhlas1d ago

Czech Seniors Cope with Heatwave by Making Ice Cream

A senior home in Netolice, Czech Republic, lacking air conditioning, is helping its residents cope with high temperatures by making homemade ice cream. The heatwave poses a significant challenge for the elderly and chronically ill.

Czech Schools Unrepaired Two Years After Floods
Environmentirozhlas3d ago

Czech Schools Unrepaired Two Years After Floods

Nearly two years after floods devastated the Jesenicko region in the northern Olomouc district of the Czech Republic, some schools remain unrepaired. Children will continue to attend temporary modular classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Czech Republic Aids Hungary Amidst Energy Crisis
Politicstelex3d ago

Czech Republic Aids Hungary Amidst Energy Crisis

The Czech Republic is reportedly assisting Hungary in its energy crisis, as Hungary has been unable to offset the shortfall from its Paks nuclear power plant with domestic sources due to high production costs.

Czech Republic to Open Consulate in Miami and Embassy in Oman
Politicsaktualne-cz3d ago

Czech Republic to Open Consulate in Miami and Embassy in Oman

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to open a new general consulate in Miami, Florida, by October, strategically located near former US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Additionally, the ministry is preparing to open an embassy in Oman.

Storms Cause Power Outages and Damage in Czech Republic
Environmentirozhlas4d ago

Storms Cause Power Outages and Damage in Czech Republic

Storms have left parts of households in the Liberec region of the Czech Republic without electricity and caused significant damage, including torn-off roofs and fallen trees. Emergency services responded to numerous incidents, with the Česká Lípa area being the most affected.

Thousands of Fish Die in Czech Canal Due to Drought
Healthirozhlas4d ago

Thousands of Fish Die in Czech Canal Due to Drought

Extreme temperatures and drought have led to thousands of fish dying in the Alba canal near Kostelec nad Orlicí in the Czech Republic. Fishermen are attempting to rescue surviving fish, and water abstraction from the canal is now prohibited.

EU Countries Provide Mutual Aid for Forest Fires
Worldirozhlas11h ago

EU Countries Provide Mutual Aid for Forest Fires

Several European countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Italy, have provided personnel and equipment to assist nations like France and Spain in combating recent devastating forest fires, highlighting the effectiveness of mutual EU assistance mechanisms.

Cultureradio-prague21h ago

Legendary Pink Tank Artwork Installed in Brno

The iconic 'Legendary Pink Tank,' a controversial artwork by David Černý, has been installed in Brno, Czech Republic. The tank, originally painted pink in 1991, symbolizes a critique of Soviet occupation.

Czech government approves Jan Palach Day
Politicsradio-prague1d ago

Czech government approves Jan Palach Day

The government of the Czech Republic has officially approved the establishment of Jan Palach Day. Jan Palach was a student who self-immolated in 1969 in protest against the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia.

Czech Commentary on Cultural Wars and Agricultural Policy
Politicsaktualne-cz2d ago

Czech Commentary on Cultural Wars and Agricultural Policy

A commentary discusses how cultural wars are obscuring preparations for major political changes in the Czech Republic, specifically criticizing a proposed government amendment on mandatory pre-emptive rights for large agricultural businesses.

Historic Orchestrion Discovered in Czech Pub
Cultureaktualne-cz2d ago

Historic Orchestrion Discovered in Czech Pub

A unique, century-old orchestrion has been found in a pub in Veselíčko, part of Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic, offering mechanical music for 50 korunas and serving beer for 30 korunas.

Demolition of Baťa Building 34 Begins in Zlín
Cultureirozhlas3d ago

Demolition of Baťa Building 34 Begins in Zlín

The demolition of the eleven-story Building 34 in the former Baťa complex in Zlín, Czech Republic, has commenced. The owner, Cream company, handed over the site to a construction firm, with heavy machinery now on site.

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave
Worldaktualne-cz3d ago

Czech Republic Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave

Temperature records were broken across the Czech Republic on Wednesday, with 156 out of 170 long-term measuring stations reporting new highs. Some areas recorded their highest temperatures ever, including Strážnice at 41 degrees Celsius.

Landfill Fires Continue in Czech Republic and Bosnia
Worldirozhlasklix-ban1-bih4d ago3 sources

Landfill Fires Continue in Czech Republic and Bosnia

Landfill fires are actively burning in multiple locations, including a significant blaze near Lovosice in the Czech Republic, prompting a third-degree alarm and air quality warnings. Separately, the Uborak landfill near Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to experience an active fire, with firefighters on site.