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.…
Brno Firefighters Save Eight Ducklings From Sewer
The South Moravian Fire Department (HZS JMK) gets called in various life-threatening situations. Last Friday, May 29th, South Moravian firefighters saved eight lives - of baby ducks trapped in a…
New Bridge Over Nové Mlyny Reservoir To Include Cycle Path
At a meeting on Monday, representatives of the South Moravian Region approved the construction of a cycle path across Nové Mlyny reservoir, included as part of the new road bridge.…
Man Punches Two Fellow Passengers on Olomouc Tram After They Remind Him To Wear a Facemask
Two passengers on an Olomouc tram were attacked by an aggressive 28-year-old man after they brought to his attention that he was not wearing a facemask. The man first punched…
Number of Guests in South Moravian Hotels Down by a Third in First Quarter of 2020
In the first three months of 2020, the number of guests using hotel accommodation fell significantly. In the South Moravian Region (JMK), there were almost 30% fewer hotel guests than…
40% Patients with Covid-19 Have Already Recovered
According to data from the Ministry of Health, two new cases have been reported in South Moravia since Wednesday evening, bringing the region’s total number of confirmed cases of novel…
First 139 Contactless Payment Machines Fully Operational On South Moravian Buses
Technicians from the Integrated Transport System of the South Moravian Region (IDS JMK) have installed new payment machines on 139 buses, enabling so-called “electronic check-in” - convenient contactless card payment…
Anti-Ebola Drug Remdesivir Cleared For Use On Covid-19 Patients At Brno’s St. Anne’s Hospital
The Ministry of Health has given four Czech hospitals clearance to administer the experimental drug Remdesivir to Covid-19 patients, including St. Anne’s Hospital in Brno. The drug, whose effectiveness is…