70% of Czechs Support Accepting Ukrainians, But Concerns Remain Over Social Security and Unemployment
Seven out of ten Czechs are in favour of welcoming people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, the arrival of refugees is also raising fears among a significant part…
“There Is A Tendency To Punish, Not To Understand”: Interview With Students On The Autistic Spectrum
Last week, we wrote about the different forms of discrimination faced by people on the autism spectrum, particularly in education. Despite their challenges and the imperfections of the support from…
Mendel Uni Scientists Working On New Biowaste Bin To Reduce Smells, Bugs and Rodents
Scientists from Brno’s Mendel University are developing a new food waste collection system for Czech housing estates that will eliminate unpleasant odours, possible infections and pests such as insects and…
Health Minister Válek Predicts Regular Annual Vaccinations Against Covid-19
In an interview with Seznam Zpravy, Health Minister Vlastimil Válek discussed future plans for the Covid-19 vaccination, predicting that vaccination against Covid-19 may become an annual occurrence. Photo credit: Vlastimil…
Researchers At Mendel University Test New Type of Healing Patches For Burns
Researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture of Brno’s Mendel University tested a new composition of patches for healing burnt tissue. In collaboration with other institutions, they developed an innovative technique…
Expert Working Group Appointed To Guide Reform of Mental Health Care In South Moravia
An expert working group was appointed by regional councillors at a meeting on 20 April, which aims to coordinate the development of mental health care in the South Moravian Region.…
A Spike In Crime: Robber Steals More Than 50 Different Cacti In Brno-Žabovřesky
Police in Žabovřesky yesterday responded to an unusual theft from the bike storage area of a residential building. The police were initially confused why the thief would leave the expensive…
Excess Mortality Stabilises In January After Sharp Decline In Czech Republic and In The EU, +4% In The Czech Republic
After the fourth wave of excess mortality in the autumn of 2021, which saw excess mortality in the EU peak in November at +26%, and in the Czech Republic at…
Two Contests To Promote Regional Food of The South Moravian Region Now Open For Applications
The 13th year of the regional food competition for the South Moravian Region and the 17th year of the ZLATÁ Taste of South Moravia 2022 competition are both starting now.…
Police Seek Public Help Identifying Armed Robbers Who Were Driven Out of A Store By The Shop Assistant
Two unknown perpetrators put on black masks before entering a store on Labská armed with a pistol and bag. One of the young men approached the saleswoman and demanded that…