In Brief: Two Montessori Schools To Open In Brno
The South Moravian Region has approved the establishment of two schools where the educational method of Maria Montessori will be taught. Photo: Jiří Nantl. Credit: Brno, Oct 20 (BD) -…
Mendel University To Continue With “Green” Policy Under New Rector
On Monday, the Academic Senate elected a new Rector of Brno’s Mendel University, for the term from February 1st, 2022, to January 31st, 2026. The current Vice-Rector and head of…
Ministry of Finance Proposes Zero VAT Rate On Gas And Electricity
The sharp rise in gas and electricity prices is falling on low-income families and small and medium-sized enterprises, prompting the Ministry of Finance to submit a request to eliminate the…
Masaryk University Wins The European Citizen Award
The European Parliament has awarded the European Citizen Awards for 2020 and 2021 to two Czech universities. The 2021 prize was awarded to Masaryk University for its commitment during the…
In Brief: St. Anne’s Hospital Suspends Visits Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases
St. Anne's University Hospital is suspending visits this week, due to the high number of Covid-19 patients in the hospital and the increasing numbers of confirmed cases. Photo Title: St.…
Škoda Auto Stops Production Due To Chip Shortage
The Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker Škoda Auto stopped production on Monday for two weeks, according to Czech media outlet The iconic carmaker has been dealing with the shortage of semiconductor chips.…
Bohemia Energy Goes Bankrupt, Leaving Almost One Million Czech Customers Without A Supplier
Bohemia Energy, the largest alternative electricity supplier in the Czech Republic, has gone bankrupt, linked to the continuing increase in the prices of electricity and gas in the wholesale market.…
Czech Foreign Minister Demands Apology After “Xenophobic” Tweet From British Footballer
Czech Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek summoned the British Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Nick Archer, requesting an apology for comments made by Scottish Football Association player Marvin Bartley on Twitter…
President Zeman In Intensive Care At Crucial Post-Election Moment
Czech President Milos Zeman was transported to Prague’s Central Military Hospital yesterday, shortly after meeting with Prime Minister Andrej Babis to discuss the weekend’s election. Images were published in the…
In Brief: Vaccination Protects Against The Spread Of Coronavirus And Hospital Admissions
The government-supported "Chytra Karantena” (“Smart Quarantine") Twitter account has published data illustrating the positive effects of getting vaccinated. Credit: Chytrá karanténa via Twitter. Czech Rep, Oct 8 (BD) - Data…