Brno Celebrates Europe Day, Marking 18 Years Since The Czech Republic’s Accession To The EU
Today, 9 May, is Europe Day, and Brno is celebrating 18 years since the Czech Republic's accession to the EU, as well as the Czech presidency of the Council of…
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…
Opinion: Where Are The Lines of Innocence and Humanitarianism Drawn in Eastern Europe?
Brno Daily’s Melis Karabulut reflects on the lessons we can observe from four weeks of war and humanitarian efforts in Europe. Has there been a change in attitudes towards the…
EU Tourism Recovered In 2021 After End of Pandemic Restrictions
In 2021, tourism was among the sectors that started recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, following the easing of related restrictions on travel as well as other measures. Photo credit: Pixabay…
Czech Republic Has Highest Rate of Healthcare Spending In EU, According to 2020 Figures
In 2020, health expenditure remained the second largest share of general government expenditure in the EU, second only to social protection. The Czech Republic spends the highest share of its…
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala Visits Kiev To Express Support For Ukraine
On 15 March, Petr Fiala, the Czech Prime Minister, visited Kiev along with the Prime Ministers of Poland and Slovenia, as representatives of the European Council. Photo credit: Petr Fiala…
Eurostat Reveals How Governments In EU Member States Are Spending Their Money
The European statistical website Eurostat has published new data revealing how governments in the EU are spending their money according to various categories. Photo credit: Freepik Brno, March 11 (BD)…
100,000 Refugees Already In The Czech Republic, While Almost 300 Czechs Want To Help Ukrainian Army
An estimated 100,000 refugees have arrived in the Czech Republic since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, according to the Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakušan. Photo credit: JMK Czech…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From The EU Economy Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
In the third quarter of 2021, greenhouse gas emissions from the EU were 881 million tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2 eq.), slightly below pre-pandemic levels. This information comes from data…
Czech Republic Will Have To Stop Relying On Coal Sooner Than It Expected
According to the IEA, Czech Republic has decoupled energy use from economic growth, but must strengthen efforts to reach EU energy and climate targets by 2030 while supporting affected communities.…