Czech Daily (2025)

22/01/2025

🚎 Breaking Transit News: Prague is going greener!

70 new eco-friendly trolleybuses will soon join our public transport fleet. These state-of-the-art vehicles feature:
• Full accessibility
• Air conditioning
• Smart passenger counting
• Advanced safety systems
• Capacity for 82 passengers

Prague’s public transportation network is set to undergo a major expansion with the addition of 70 new trolleybuses. The city’s transport company has signed a contract that will complement the existing trolleybus lines 58 and 59, marking a significant step toward the electrification of selected ...

22/01/2025

🏛️ Breaking News: Brno's Indoor Market Project Takes Unexpected Turn

The historic indoor market at Zelný trh is set to become a university student center! While the beloved ground-floor shops remain, this transformation marks a new chapter for this iconic building.

The ambitious indoor market project at Zelný trh in Brno has come to an unexpected end, with plans now shifting towards a different purpose entirely – housing facilities for the Brno University of Technology. What once started as a bustling marketplace with twenty small businesses has dwindled to...

21/01/2025

🏃‍♂️🏐 Join Prague's most welcoming sports community! VIVA Sports is kicking off new seasons of beach volleyball and basketball this January. No commitment needed - just bring your game face and meet awesome people! Register now at www.vivasports.cz

Join VIVA Sports! Their first beach volleyball league was a huge success, attracting 40 players for the 7-week season, with locals and expats coming together to enjoy the game. VIVA Sports also recently hosted an indoor futsal tournament featuring eight players from the Czech football league, adding...

21/01/2025

🏊‍♂️ Breaking: Prague's beloved Motol swimming pool is getting a major upgrade! The 59.5M crown project will transform this natural oasis into a year-round wellness destination. While not everyone's happy with the two-story design, the new facility will feature a restaurant, sauna, and improved amenities. Opening Spring 2026!

Prague’s historic Motol swimming pool is set for a controversial makeover, with city officials approving a 59.5 million crown reconstruction project despite significant local resistance. The natural swimming facility, long cherished as one of Prague’s cleanest and most popular spots, has served ...

21/01/2025

🚨 Weather Alert: Black Ice Risk in Eastern Czech Republic! ❄️

The CHMI warns of freezing rain and potential black ice formation in Moravia today. Stay safe and exercise caution if traveling. Expected conditions include:
• Freezing rain/drizzle
• Possible snow later
• Warning ends tonight

The Czech Republic’s eastern regions are bracing for hazardous weather conditions as meteorologists sound the alarm over potential black ice formation. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI) has issued a “low-level danger” warning for most of eastern Czech Republic, excluding the far n...

20/01/2025

🎿❄️ Experience winter magic at Lipno Lake!

Our world record-holding ice track is now open with two stunning circuits totaling 7km of pristine skating surface. Perfect ice conditions and sunny weather make this the ideal winter adventure.

In a spectacular display of winter recreation, hundreds of ice skating enthusiasts are flocking to the natural ice track on Lipno Lake. The current setup features two separate circuits: a three-kilometer loop near Frymburk and a four-kilometer stretch at Lipno nad Vltavou. Local official Antonín La...

20/01/2025

📱 TikTok Takes Czech Republic by Storm!

Key highlights:
• 34% of Czechs now on TikTok
• Users spend 1+ hour daily on the app
• Gen Z leads the charge with 2/3 adoption
• Even top politicians joining the trend!

From dance videos to political discourse, TikTok is reshaping Czech social media. Read the full story here: [LINK]

The social media landscape in the Czech Republic has witnessed a significant shift as TikTok’s user base surged by ten percentage points over the past two years, now reaching 34% of the population. While maintaining its position as the fifth most popular social network in the country, TikTok’s g...

20/01/2025

🚨 Flu Alert: Cases Surge Nationwide 📈

Key updates:
• 6% weekly increase in cases
• Children aged 6-14 most affected
• Vaccine proving effective against current strains
• Over 720k vaccinated this season

Stay safe:
✅ Consider getting vaccinated
✅ Wash hands frequently
✅ Wear masks around vulnerable people
✅ Maintain good ventilation

The flu season is intensifying as new cases continue to surge across the nation. According to the latest report from the State Health Institute, the current rate stands at 1,499 cases per 100,000 people, marking a 6% increase from the previous week. Children between 6-14 years old are particularly a...

17/01/2025

📊 Economic Update: Czech Republic's 2024 Price Trends

➡️ Agricultural prices down 5.9%
📈 Industrial prices up 0.8%
🏗️ Construction costs rise 2.1%
💼 Business services increase 3.8%

Key highlight: Fruit prices soared 28.7% while cereals dropped 18.6%!

In a surprising turn of events, the Czech Republic’s economic landscape showed mixed trends last year, with agricultural producer prices being the only sector to register a decline. According to the Czech Statistical Office, industrial producer prices saw a modest increase of 0.8%, while construct...

17/01/2025

📈 Breaking Economic News: Czech Real Wages Finally on the Rise!

After three tough years, Czech wages are growing again (+4.4% in real terms), but there's still ground to cover. While inflation has cooled to 2.4%, purchasing power remains at 2018 levels. Good news: food prices dropped 2.3% last year, but housing costs continue to climb.

In a significant economic shift, Czech real wages have finally shown growth after three years of decline, thanks to inflation dropping to 2.4% from the previous year’s 10.7%. However, the recovery comes with a sobering reality: the purchasing power of Czech citizens remains at 2018 levels due to t...

17/01/2025

🚨 Breaking News: Dr. Oetker reorganizes Czech operations

German food manufacturer Dr. Oetker announces the closure of its Kladno facility, affecting 114 jobs. The company commits to supporting affected employees with enhanced severance packages and job placement assistance.

Products will continue to be available to Czech consumers, with production moving to international facilities. Administrative operations and distribution remain unchanged.

The German food giant Dr. Oetker has announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Kladno, Czech Republic, leading to the layoff of 114 out of 188 employees. The company cited rising costs and limitations in modernizing the facility to meet current production requirements as the primary rea...

16/01/2025

🏔️☀️ Mountain Magic vs Valley Mist: A Tale of Two Altitudes

Planning a weekend getaway? Head to the mountains for stunning blue skies and comfortable temps, while valleys stay wrapped in winter's misty embrace. Perfect conditions for skiing or hiking above the clouds! ⛷️🏃‍♀️

A striking weather contrast is set to define the coming days, as meteorologist Dagmar Honsová reveals a classic winter inversion pattern. While mountain peaks will bask in glorious sunshine, lowland areas will remain shrouded in fog and low clouds, with temperatures hovering just above freezing. .....

16/01/2025

🔒 Breaking News: Czech Republic leads EU in imprisonment rates with 210 inmates per 100,000 citizens - double the EU average! New criminal code amendment could bring modern alternatives to incarceration, but will it pass before elections? Read our full analysis on how Czech Republic's approach to justice differs from its European neighbors.

The Czech Republic continues to lead the European Union in incarceration rates, with 210 prisoners per 100,000 citizens – nearly double the EU average of 114. Currently housing 19,429 inmates, Czech prisons are operating at 97% capacity, highlighting a growing concern for the nation’s justice sy...

16/01/2025

🚫 Breaking: Czech cities crack down on fake charity scams!

New law empowers municipalities to stop tourist-targeting vendors who abuse charitable fundraising. Now required: 40% minimum to actual charity causes.

Cities across the Czech Republic have gained new tools to crack down on street vendors who exploit charitable fundraising as a cover for commercial activities. Thanks to a recent amendment to the public collection law, municipalities can now ban the sale of tourism-related items and tickets under th...

15/01/2025

🚨 Food Price Alert: What's Getting More Expensive in 2025?

📈 Dairy and eggs leading price increases
🥚 Free-range transition driving egg costs up
🌡️ Weather playing crucial role in price fluctuations
🌾 Agricultural sector facing workforce challenges

Read our full analysis on the factors behind rising food prices and what to expect in your grocery bills this year.

Czech consumers are bracing for another wave of food price increases this year, with dairy products and eggs expected to lead the upward trend. According to the Czech National Bank’s forecast, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices will rise by 3.8% this year. The impact is already visible in curr...

15/01/2025

🌤️ Science explains mysterious "holes in the sky" over Czech Republic!

Ever seen perfect holes punched in clouds? Scientists revealed these fascinating formations, called "cavum," are created when aircraft punch through layers of supercooled water droplets at 20,000+ feet.

The result? A spectacular domino effect of freezing droplets creating these eye-catching gaps in the clouds! Nature never ceases to amaze!

In an intriguing meteorological event, mysterious holes appeared in clouds over the Czech Republic, prompting an explanation from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (CHMI). The phenomenon, known as “cavum” – a Latin term for hole or cavity – was captured by both satellite imagery and we...

15/01/2025

🏛️ Breaking: Prague Takes Stand Against Suspicious Property Deal

The city is challenging a $27M auction amid allegations of bid manipulation. What started as a property purchase has turned into a full-blown investigation, with city officials fighting for transparency and proper use of public funds.

Key points:
• Suspicious bidding patterns
• Criminal complaint filed
• Plans for educational development
• Unanimous council support

The City of Prague is taking legal action to invalidate last year’s controversial auction where it acquired properties from businessman Jaromír Soukup for 649 million Czech crowns. The city council has unanimously approved this decision amid suspicions of price manipulation due to an alleged info...

14/01/2025

🍎 Breaking: Czech Fruit Industry Faces Historic Challenge

Czech fruit growers recorded their lowest harvest ever, with production down 65% due to devastating spring frosts. Despite the setback, EU support and resilient farmers are keeping the industry alive.

Key points:
• Record low harvest of 48,058 tons
• €15M+ in support secured
• Apple imports filling domestic gap
• Industry showing resilience despite challenges

In a devastating blow to Czech agriculture, fruit production plummeted by 65% last year, dropping from a five-year average of 138,445 tons to just 48,058 tons – marking the lowest harvest in recorded history. The dramatic decline, announced at the traditional Fruit Growing Days fair in Hradec Krá...

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