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Hot Water Outage Affects Over 20,000 Residents in Zlín
Worldirozhlas8d ago

Hot Water Outage Affects Over 20,000 Residents in Zlín

More than 20,000 residents in the Jižní Svahy housing estate in Zlín, Czech Republic, are without hot water this week due to scheduled maintenance and repairs. The outage, known locally as 'Svitov holiday', will last until Friday.

Hundreds of Fish Die in Dřevnice River, Zlín
Healthirozhlas16d ago

Hundreds of Fish Die in Dřevnice River, Zlín

Hundreds of fish died in the Dřevnice river in Zlín, Czech Republic, last week. The incident could have been prevented by a separate storm sewer system, which the city currently does not plan to build.

Burned Baťa Building in Zlín to Be Demolished
Worldirozhlasradio-prague22d ago2 sources

Burned Baťa Building in Zlín to Be Demolished

The 34th building of the Baťa complex in Zlín, which was previously damaged by fire, is slated for demolition. A demolition company from Třinec will take over the site to dismantle the structure.

Fire in Zlín High-Rise Building Extinguished After Two Weeks
Worldirozhlasaktualne-czaktuality-sk1mo ago3 sources

Fire in Zlín High-Rise Building Extinguished After Two Weeks

Firefighters in Zlín, Czech Republic, have finally extinguished a massive fire in a high-rise building after nearly two weeks. The blaze destroyed over 70,000 pairs of shoes and required extensive efforts to bring under control.

Bus Schedule Changes Between Vsetín and Púchov
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Bus Schedule Changes Between Vsetín and Púchov

The Zlín Region will adjust the bus schedules for line 101, connecting Vsetín in the Czech Republic with Púchov in Slovakia, starting July 27, with the morning service from Vsetín departing 20 minutes later.

Firefighters Continue to Battle Blaze at Zlín High-Rise Building
Worldaktualne-cz1mo ago

Firefighters Continue to Battle Blaze at Zlín High-Rise Building

Firefighters are in their sixth day of battling a fire at a high-rise building in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín, Czech Republic. They continue to douse the rubble of the building, part of which collapsed last week. Criminal investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire in the 11-story building number 34, with investigations expected to take months.

Fire Damages Historic Baťa Area Building in Zlín
Cultureirozhlas1mo ago

Fire Damages Historic Baťa Area Building in Zlín

A significant fire has caused substantial damage to a building in the historic Baťa area of Zlín, which archivists describe as the heart of the complex. Firefighters are cooling the structures overnight, with the damage considered critical for the city's architecture.

Large Warehouse Fires Under Control in Milan and Zlín
WorldirozhlasANSAnewsbeast1mo ago3 sources

Large Warehouse Fires Under Control in Milan and Zlín

Firefighters have brought large warehouse fires under control in Milan, Italy, and Zlín, Czech Republic, with helicopters assisting in the latter due to difficult access to remaining structures.

Zlín Introduces 'BaťaPas' for Tourists
Businessirozhlas1mo ago

Zlín Introduces 'BaťaPas' for Tourists

The city of Zlín is launching the 'BaťaPas' from Wednesday until the end of September, offering discounted entry and benefits to significant sites connected to Tomáš Baťa and his family for visitors staying in the city.

Czech Blacksmiths Battle Tropical Heatwave
Worldirozhlas2mo ago

Czech Blacksmiths Battle Tropical Heatwave

Blacksmiths at the VIVA forge in Zlín, Czech Republic, are struggling with tropical temperatures and are using methods like showers, ice cream, and ion drinks to cope with the extreme heat in their workspaces.

Europe Grapples with Record-Breaking Heatwave and Health Warnings
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Europe Grapples with Record-Breaking Heatwave and Health Warnings

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, prompting orange warnings across several countries and health advisories for the public. Scientists attribute the intensity of this heatwave to climate change, with some cities like Paris implementing alcohol restrictions in public spaces.

Czech Government Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Schools by 2027
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Czech Government Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Schools by 2027

The Czech government is planning to implement a ban on mobile phones in schools starting in 2027. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions about the financing of public media and strikes by public media employees in the Czech Republic.

Zlín Zoo Opens Solar-Powered Parking Lot
Technologyirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín Zoo Opens Solar-Powered Parking Lot

The Zlín Zoological Garden has inaugurated a new covered parking lot equipped with a photovoltaic power plant, described as the largest of its kind in Moravia and the second largest in the Czech Republic.

Labor Day Marked by Protests, Job Fairs, and Wage Demands
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Labor Day Marked by Protests, Job Fairs, and Wage Demands

Workers across various regions observed Labor Day with protests demanding wage increases, tax reforms, and improved working conditions. The day also featured job fairs offering thousands of opportunities and discussions on labor policies.

Zlín Region Allocates CZK 7.3 Million to Combat Extreme Drought
Worldirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín Region Allocates CZK 7.3 Million to Combat Extreme Drought

The Zlín Region in the Czech Republic is facing extreme drought, with most districts under a higher threat level for soil dryness. In response, the regional leadership has decided to allocate 7.3 million Czech Koruna for water retention projects in forests.

Russia Lists European Targets, Provoking Diplomatic Response
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Russia Lists European Targets, Provoking Diplomatic Response

Russia has reportedly identified European drone manufacturers and other entities as legitimate targets, and published a map of potential targets in Europe. This has led to diplomatic actions, including Czechia summoning the Russian ambassador to address the threats.

Tomáš Baťa Memorial in Zlín Opens 'Vysněné město' Exhibition
Cultureirozhlas4mo ago

Tomáš Baťa Memorial in Zlín Opens 'Vysněné město' Exhibition

The Tomáš Baťa Memorial in Zlín has launched its new season with an exhibition titled 'Vysněné město' (Dream City). The exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of Tomáš Baťa's birth and 135 years since the birth of architect František Lýdie Gahura, a close collaborator of Baťa.

Zlín Region Approves 300 Million for Road Repairs
Politicsirozhlas4mo ago

Zlín Region Approves 300 Million for Road Repairs

The Zlín Region in the Czech Republic has approved a series of investment plans totaling 300 million crowns for ongoing road repairs across seven locations, including a significant upgrade to a second-class road in Nedakonice.

Small German Plane Crashes in Croatia's Velebit Mountains, Killing Two
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Small German Plane Crashes in Croatia's Velebit Mountains, Killing Two

A small German airplane crashed in the Velebit mountain range in Croatia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Rescue teams faced challenging conditions to reach the wreckage and recover the bodies.

Kroměříž Hospital to Open New Emergency Department
Healthirozhlas7d ago

Kroměříž Hospital to Open New Emergency Department

Kroměříž Hospital in the Czech Republic is set to open a new emergency reception area, featuring modern facilities including social amenities, temporary placement spaces, and an operating room, funded largely by the Zlín Region.

Zlín Region Reports Severe Drought Conditions
Healthirozhlas11d ago

Zlín Region Reports Severe Drought Conditions

The Zlín region in the Czech Republic is experiencing severe drought, with wells running dry, fishing banned, and rivers like the Juhyně reduced to mere centimeters of water. Local municipalities are urging residents to conserve water.

Demolition of Baťa Building 34 Begins in Zlín
Cultureirozhlas20d 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.

Gym Affected by Zlín Factory Fire Faces Extensive Cleanup
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Gym Affected by Zlín Factory Fire Faces Extensive Cleanup

A nearby gym, Legends Gym, is dealing with the aftermath of a fire at building 34 in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín, requiring three days and nights of cleaning dust from equipment and remaining closed due to the safety perimeter.

Zlín High-Rise Fire Continues for Thirteenth Day
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Zlín High-Rise Fire Continues for Thirteenth Day

Firefighters are still battling a high-rise building fire in Zlín's former factory complex on its thirteenth day, with temperatures gradually decreasing but still reaching 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, aided by drone monitoring.

Strong Winds Force Evacuation During Zlín Building Fire
Healthirozhlas1mo ago

Strong Winds Force Evacuation During Zlín Building Fire

Strong winds on Friday evening led to the evacuation of approximately 20 people from four buildings near a burning structure in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín, Czech Republic. Residents were able to return to their homes on Saturday morning.

Zlín City Center Partially Reopens After Building Fire
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Zlín City Center Partially Reopens After Building Fire

The center of Zlín, Czech Republic, is partially returning to normal operations after firefighters brought a multi-day blaze at building 34 in the former Svit complex under control, allowing the reduction of the risk perimeter.

Hundreds View Aftermath of Devastating Zlín Building Fire
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Hundreds View Aftermath of Devastating Zlín Building Fire

Hundreds of people are visiting the site of a devastating fire at building number 34 in Zlín, Czech Republic, where firefighters are still working to extinguish the blaze three days later, with a lingering smoke spreading for kilometers.

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Czech Republic and Slovakia
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Czech Republic and Slovakia

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the western part of the Czech Republic and was felt in Slovakia, with initial reports suggesting it might have been a quarry blast. Seismologists are working to confirm the exact strength and epicenter of the tremors.

Factory Fires Break Out in Aspropyrgos and Zlín
Worldirozhlasiefimeridaavgi1mo ago3 sources

Factory Fires Break Out in Aspropyrgos and Zlín

New fires have erupted at a factory in Aspropyrgos, Greece, in the Lakkas Katsaris area, prompting an emergency alert. Separately, a building in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín, Czech Republic, is also on fire, with no reported injuries.

Europe Grapples with Extreme Heatwave, Spreading Eastward
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Europe Grapples with Extreme Heatwave, Spreading Eastward

Europe is experiencing an extreme heatwave with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, affecting 150 million people and causing disruptions like the cancellation of Paris Pride. While the heat begins to subside in France, it is now moving towards Eastern Europe, prompting concerns about public health and the environment.

Kroměříž Psychiatric Hospital to Add 115 Acute Beds
Politicsirozhlas2mo ago

Kroměříž Psychiatric Hospital to Add 115 Acute Beds

Due to a shortage of acute psychiatric beds in the Zlín Region, Kroměříž Psychiatric Hospital is constructing a new pavilion costing 768 million CZK, which will add 90 acute beds for adults and 25 for children and adolescents.

Road Construction Begins on Busy Route to Zlín, Causing Delays
Worldirozhlas2mo ago

Road Construction Begins on Busy Route to Zlín, Causing Delays

Construction work has commenced on the I/49 road leading into Zlín from Vizovice and Vsetín, closing half of the road near a Lidl store and the intersection to Baťa Hospital. This section is one of the busiest in the Czech Republic, expected to cause driver delays.

Former Czech Hygiene Head Admits Hit-and-Run, Avoids Court
Healthirozhlasaktualne-cz3mo ago2 sources

Former Czech Hygiene Head Admits Hit-and-Run, Avoids Court

Eva Sedláčková, the former head of the Zlín Regional Hygiene Station in the Czech Republic, has admitted to hitting a motorcyclist and fleeing the scene last year, but a prosecutor has decided against her prosecution.

Czech Regions Oppose Wind Turbine Acceleration Zones
Environmentirozhlas3mo ago

Czech Regions Oppose Wind Turbine Acceleration Zones

Residents and regional governments in the Czech Republic, particularly the Zlín Region, are protesting and rejecting proposals for 'acceleration zones' designated for renewable energy projects. A minister has responded with changes that could complicate future wind turbine construction.

Zlín Region Allocates Over 10 Million CZK for Palliative Care
Healthirozhlas4mo ago

Zlín Region Allocates Over 10 Million CZK for Palliative Care

The Zlín Region in the Czech Republic will distribute over ten million Czech crowns to organizations providing palliative care for terminally ill patients. This financial aid responds to data indicating a high number of palliative patients residing in the region.

Czech cancer survivors create charity calendar in Zlín
Cultureirozhlas4mo ago

Czech cancer survivors create charity calendar in Zlín

Twelve women who have overcome cancer are participating as models for a charity calendar, a collaborative project by students and teachers from a fashion school and the Oncology Center in Zlín, Czech Republic, to support the fight against cancer.

Prosecution Seeks 21-22 Years for Zlín Bar Arsonist
Politicsaktualne-cz16d ago

Prosecution Seeks 21-22 Years for Zlín Bar Arsonist

State prosecutor Martin Malůš has requested a cumulative sentence of 21 to 22 years in prison for Daniel Kratochvíl, who is accused of setting fire to a bar in Zlín last year. The request was made during the ongoing main hearing at the Zlín branch of the Brno Regional Court.

Tartuff Opening Screening Attracts Full House
Cultureerr-newsradio-prague17d ago2 sources

Tartuff Opening Screening Attracts Full House

The opening screening of the Tartuff film festival attracted a full house, indicating strong public interest in the event. This comes as the Children’s film festival in Zlín also kicks off.

Demolition Begins on Burned High-Rise Building in Zlín
Worldirozhlasaktualne-cz19d ago2 sources

Demolition Begins on Burned High-Rise Building in Zlín

Demolition has commenced on the burned-out high-rise building 34 in the Baťa complex in Zlín, a process expected to take approximately 25 working days. A 100-ton excavator equipped with hydraulic shears is being used to dismantle the structure.

Zlín High-Rise Fire Continues for Eleventh Day
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Zlín High-Rise Fire Continues for Eleventh Day

Firefighters are still battling a high-rise building fire in Zlín, Czech Republic, on its eleventh day, using thermal drones to locate remaining hotspots. The number of responding units has been reduced as temperatures drop.

Life Returns to Normal in Baťa's Area After Zlín Fire
Cultureirozhlas1mo ago

Life Returns to Normal in Baťa's Area After Zlín Fire

Life is gradually returning to normal in the Baťa's area of Zlín, Czech Republic, following a recent fire. Firefighters are still dousing the remains of building 34, but the Baťa Institute, housing a library and museum, is seeing increased activity.

Firefighters Cool Zlín Building After Major Blaze
Worldirozhlas1mo ago

Firefighters Cool Zlín Building After Major Blaze

Firefighters in Zlín are continuing to cool the remains of a burnt-out building, with six units remaining on site. The commander of the operation likened the experience to the 9/11 attacks, emphasizing the lasting impact of the event.

Historic Zlín Building Damaged by Fire Deemed Irreplaceable
Cultureaktualne-cz1mo ago

Historic Zlín Building Damaged by Fire Deemed Irreplaceable

A significant building in the former Baťa factory complex in Zlín, Czech Republic, was engulfed in fire on Thursday. An expert from the Zlín Architectural Manual stated that the building was an important example of industrial architecture and is irreplaceable.

Deadly 'Omega' Heatwave Grips Europe, Breaking Records
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Deadly 'Omega' Heatwave Grips Europe, Breaking Records

A deadly 'Omega' heatwave is sweeping across Europe, breaking temperature records in countries like France and Spain, with over 65 million Europeans experiencing extreme heat. The heatwave has led to at least one death in Italy, widespread red alerts, and efforts to mitigate its impact in senior care homes.

Zlín Region Adjusts Public Transport Schedules for Summer and Festivals
Politicsirozhlas2mo ago

Zlín Region Adjusts Public Transport Schedules for Summer and Festivals

The Zlín Region in the Czech Republic is implementing new public transport schedules, transitioning to holiday operations. Connections will be strengthened for various festivals and celebrations in early July, with some routes in the Zlín and Kroměříž regions also being adjusted based on local demand.

Zlín Film Festival Commemorates Czech Screenwriter Miloš Macourek
Cultureirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín Film Festival Commemorates Czech Screenwriter Miloš Macourek

The Zlín Film Festival is commemorating Miloš Macourek, a distinguished figure in Czech screenwriting and literature, known for 27 feature films and 14 TV series. His most famous works, including 'Arabela' and 'Saxana', were created in collaboration with Václav Vorlíček, with whom he was brought closer by a shared snack.

Zlín to Invest 100 Million Crowns in Cultural Center Renovation
Politicsirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín to Invest 100 Million Crowns in Cultural Center Renovation

The city of Zlín in the Czech Republic is accelerating plans for the reconstruction of the former Květen cinema in Malenovice. The 100 million crown investment will transform the venue into a modern cultural center for art and community events, with city councilors approving the funding.

Construction of New D55 Highway Section in Czech Republic Nears Start
Businessirozhlas3mo ago

Construction of New D55 Highway Section in Czech Republic Nears Start

The Transport and Energy Construction Authority has begun processing permits for the construction of a new section of the D55 highway near Napajedla in the Zlín region. This segment, connecting a new bridge over the Morava River to the Fatra factory complex, is part of a larger highway project.

Zlín Region to Buy Building 23 in Baťa Complex
Businessirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín Region to Buy Building 23 in Baťa Complex

The Zlín region will purchase Building 23 in the former Baťa industrial complex in Zlín from the city for 146 million Czech crowns, intending for it to continue serving business development and innovation.

Workers Mark Labor Day with Protests and Wage Demands
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Workers Mark Labor Day with Protests and Wage Demands

Workers in various countries, including the Philippines and Nigeria, marked Labor Day with protests and calls for higher wages amid economic challenges. Leaders acknowledged the struggles while urging continued effort from the labor force.

Zlín Region Relaunches Seasonal Cyclobuses
Cultureirozhlas3mo ago

Zlín Region Relaunches Seasonal Cyclobuses

The Zlín, Olomouc, and Moravian-Silesian regions in the Czech Republic are reintroducing seasonal cyclobuses starting May 1st, operating on weekends and holidays, and daily in July and August.

Baťa Factory Complex in Zlín to Transform into New Quarter
Businessirozhlas4mo ago

Baťa Factory Complex in Zlín to Transform into New Quarter

The Baťa factory complex in Zlín, Czech Republic, is set for a multi-billion crown redevelopment project by Cream company. The functionalist complex will be transformed into a new quarter integrating housing and business, following new railway infrastructure.

Easter Celebrations Held in Zlín Region, Czech Republic
Worldirozhlas4mo ago

Easter Celebrations Held in Zlín Region, Czech Republic

Easter, the most significant Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is being observed in the Zlín region of the Czech Republic with various spiritual events, including Stations of the Cross, masses, and visits to sepulchers.