Agricultural Firm Fined CZK 50,000 For Using Chemicals Near Moravian Karst
This case was the first sanction to be imposed after new protected zones were designated in the Moravian Karst last year. Photo: A field in Blansko. Credit: Own Work By…
Coronavirus Testing Backlog of Several Days Reported in South Moravia
Despite reports of staff working flat out to meet demand, testing centres in the South Moravian Region are inundated with citizens seeking coronavirus tests, leading to a delay of several…
South Moravia Wages Hold Up Better Than Most Regions
Despite regional falls of up to in average monthly wages in the second quarter of 2020, the South Moravian Region managed an increase of The average wage in the region…
Hospitals in South Moravia to Receive New Ventilators and Oxygen Concentrators
The South Moravian Region has purchased ventilators and oxygen concentrators to assist hospitals with the economic impact of the coronavirus. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Brno, Sep 2…
175 Kilograms of Larvicide Sprayed in South Moravia to Combat Mosquito Invasion
The South Moravian Region has prepared 1,000kg of larvicide to combat this year's mosquito plague, expected to be worse than usual this year due to the wet weather conditions. Controlling…
President Zeman to Visit South Moravia in September
From the beginning of September, President Miloš Zeman will be visiting South Moravia with his wife, Ivana. The President will meet citizens, regional businesses, and mayors, alongside other official business.…
South Moravian Wine Named Best Merlot at International Competition
Moravian winery Chateau Valtice has debunked the myth that Moravian winemakers cannot make decent red wines, taking home the prize of “Best Merlot” from an international competition in the United…
Women Still Earn Over 20% Less Than Men In The Czech Republic
The gender pay gap in the Czech Republic remains over 20% and is one of the highest in the EU. There is a similar picture in South Moravia. Men’s wages…
Construction of Chinese-Backed Spa Resort In Pasohlavky Scheduled To Start in Late 2021
The resort, planned for Nové Mlýny, in the South Moravian beauty spot of Pasohlavky, will be the biggest spa resort in Central Europe. The primary investor is Chinese property developer…
South Moravian Region Faces Budget Cuts Due To Deficit of Over CZK 1 Billion
The Council of the South Moravian Region has approved an amendment to the region’s budget after an expected shortfall of more than CZK 1 billion in revenue from shared taxes.…