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Wildfires Devastate Omiš, Croatia, as Search Continues for Missing Persons
EnvironmentThe Guardianyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat+34fazaftonbladetle-figaroirozhlasrzeczpospolitatelextvn24die-presse+26 more2d ago37 sources

Wildfires Devastate Omiš, Croatia, as Search Continues for Missing Persons

Devastating wildfires have swept through Omiš, Croatia, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting a search for missing persons, including a British tourist. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fires, with one fire chief suggesting arson.

Czechs Circumvent Mortgage Rules, Says CNB Vice-Governor
Politicsaktualne-cz1mo ago

Czechs Circumvent Mortgage Rules, Says CNB Vice-Governor

The Vice-Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB) indicated that Czech citizens have found ways to bypass mortgage lending regulations. This suggests potential loopholes in the current rules designed to govern mortgage applications.

Three Dead in Boat Collision Off Croatian Coast Near Split
Worldnzzruvberlingske+20irozhlasorftelextvn24aktualne-czdelohvgindex-hr+12 more2mo ago23 sources

Three Dead in Boat Collision Off Croatian Coast Near Split

Three people died and one remains missing after a collision between two boats, a passenger vessel and a sailboat, off the Croatian coast near Split. Croatian Prime Minister Plenković expressed condolences to the families of the victims, who were identified as Czech citizens.

Rare Diseases Affect Half a Million Czechs, Diagnosis Takes Years
Healthirozhlas3mo ago

Rare Diseases Affect Half a Million Czechs, Diagnosis Takes Years

Rare diseases affect half a million Czech citizens, with patients often waiting years for a diagnosis. Doctors from Prague's General University Hospital highlight the issue, noting that European Reference Networks help shorten waiting times by connecting specialized workplaces.

Czech Ministry Targets Abuse of Social Benefits by Citizens
Politicsaktualne-cz3mo ago

Czech Ministry Targets Abuse of Social Benefits by Citizens

The Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs plans to focus more on Czech citizens who abuse social benefits, after previous attention was primarily on Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, acknowledging that Czechs also employ inventive methods to deceive authorities.

Majority of Czechs Do Not Earn a Dignified Wage
Businessaktualne-cz3mo ago

Majority of Czechs Do Not Earn a Dignified Wage

Nearly two-thirds of Czech citizens do not earn enough to afford a dignified life, even with high qualifications and university degrees, with the situation being worse in Prague and Brno due to higher housing costs.

Czech Public Opinion on Causes of High Oil Prices
Worldaktualne-cz3mo ago

Czech Public Opinion on Causes of High Oil Prices

A poll in Czechia revealed that over half of Czech citizens believe the armed conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran threatens European security and global peace, influencing their views on expensive oil.

Czech Household Debt Rises to Record High Since 2021
Financeirozhlas5mo ago

Czech Household Debt Rises to Record High Since 2021

The debt of Czech citizens increased by 12 percent last year, reaching 4.05 trillion Czech crowns, marking the highest growth since 2021. The volume of non-performing loans also rose by 7.5 percent to 35.2 billion crowns.

Czech Republic Faces Allergy Specialist Shortage Amid Rising Patient Numbers
Healthirozhlas1mo ago

Czech Republic Faces Allergy Specialist Shortage Amid Rising Patient Numbers

Approximately one-third of Czech citizens suffer from allergies, and despite a growing number of patients, the country faces a chronic shortage of specialized doctors. This has led to long waiting times for examinations, with some patients in Prague waiting up to four months, further exacerbated by people from remote areas seeking care in the capital.

Czechs Concerned by Government-President Disputes
Worldaktualne-cz2mo ago

Czechs Concerned by Government-President Disputes

A survey revealed that eight out of ten Czech citizens perceive the disputes between the government and President Petr Pavel regarding the head of state's participation in international negotiations as a significant problem.

Survey Reveals Most Czechs Dislike Easter
Cultureaktualne-cz4mo ago

Survey Reveals Most Czechs Dislike Easter

A new survey indicates that the majority of Czech citizens do not enjoy Easter, even though they continue to participate in traditional customs such as caroling and egg dyeing.

Czech Government to Discuss Strategy for Rare Diseases
Healthirozhlas4mo ago

Czech Government to Discuss Strategy for Rare Diseases

The Czech government is set to discuss a strategy for rare diseases until 2035, which aims to address medications and care for the estimated half a million Czech citizens affected by approximately 6,000 rare conditions.

Czechs Question Value of Old Pension Savings Schemes
Worldaktualne-cz1mo ago

Czechs Question Value of Old Pension Savings Schemes

Millions of Czech citizens hold old pension savings schemes, but changes in markets and investment opportunities raise questions about whether these traditional plans still offer the best returns for retirement planning.

Thousands Protest in Prague Against Public Media Funding Overhaul
PoliticsThe GuardianDWSCMP+8der-standardirozhlasorfaktualne-czindex-hrYahoodanascdm-me1mo ago11 sources

Thousands Protest in Prague Against Public Media Funding Overhaul

Thousands of Czech citizens and public media staff demonstrated in Prague against the government's proposed overhaul of public broadcasting funding. Protesters fear the plan, which would shift funding from a fee to the state budget, could compromise the independence of Czech public television and radio.

Czech State Bonds Over-subscribed
Politicsaktualne-cz2mo ago

Czech State Bonds Over-subscribed

Czech citizens have ordered state bonds worth 44.3 billion korun, more than double the originally planned issuance volume of 20 billion korun, according to Finance Minister Alena Schillerová.

American Ebola Suspect Arrives in Prague, Sparks Criticism
Worldirozhlasaktualne-cz2mo ago2 sources

American Ebola Suspect Arrives in Prague, Sparks Criticism

An American individual suspected of having Ebola is set to arrive in Prague, a decision that has drawn criticism for not sending the patient to the USA. The Czech Ministry of Health stated they have not received any specific requests from Czech citizens regarding the Ebola epidemic.

Czech Experts Warn of Hidden Salt Intake
Healthaktualne-cz4mo ago

Czech Experts Warn of Hidden Salt Intake

Experts are cautioning that Czech citizens often consume more salt than they realize, as a significant portion of sodium in their diet comes from everyday foods that do not taste overtly salty.

Czech Tourists Injured on Closed Zipline in Croatia
Worldindex-hrjutarnji-list4mo ago2 sources

Czech Tourists Injured on Closed Zipline in Croatia

Two Czech citizens were injured in Čikola Canyon, Croatia, after independently descending a closed zipline and hitting a rock. A complex rescue operation involving 20 emergency personnel was launched.