Czech ban on single-use plastics goes into effect
From Oct. 1, a law banning the production and sale of single-use plastic items including straws, cutlery, and other items is now in effect.
EC approves CZK 40-billion subsidy to help clean energy transition in Czech coal regions
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A newly-established fund will cover the costs of future mine and power-plant closures.
Massive 9.8 ton symbolic bell has arrived in Prague from Austria
Plus: Czech minister rejects Russian terrorism support accusation, confidence in Czech economy falls further, and Europe facing worst drought in 500 years.
Prague is looking for volunteers to release baby hedgehogs into their gardens
Due to the destruction of the animals’ natural habitat, Prague wants to help baby hedgehogs to transition into adult life.
Czechia passed a string of laws this week: Here's what you need to know
This week marked the passing of several laws, including single-use plastic ban, registration of beneficial owners, film incentive limitations, and more.
Czech Senate approves ban on certain single-use plastic products
Plus: Inflation in Czechia rose to 17.5 percent in July, state will use profits from ČEZ to deal with energy crisis, and more.
Eco-travel to Germany: a hydrogen-powered bus will link Prague with Dresden
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The project to make an emission-free international bus route is in its early stages, with few specific details available.
Thousands of fish die in South Moravian river due to heat-related oxygen loss
Plus: Confidence in Czech presidents drops, Czech officials attend Ivana Trump funeral, Czechia experiences record heat on Wednesday, and more.
Poll: Czechs pessimistic about economy and fear falling into poverty
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More people now want the government to increase social benefits instead of spending to protect the enviromnent.
Morning headlines: Czech tourist killed in glacier collapse in Italian Alps amid heatwave
Plus: Czech parliament to ratify NATO enlargement in early autumn and firefighters spend nearly 40 hours extinguishing warehouse blaze.
EU approves ban on new fossil-fuel cars from 2035, will Czechia be ready?
New rules will be finalized during the Czech EU presidency, but Škoda and Hyundai are already making the transition.
Get grilling: A new meat-box offers a better cut of beef in Czechia
Just in time for grill season a new butcher delivery service offers prime cuts of locally-produced Czech beef.
Czechia's environment has been ranked among the worst in the EU – here's why
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Czechia's spending on environmental conservation is among the EU's highest. So why does the country score low across a number of indicators?
Prague's first Starbucks celebrates 14 years with a reopening
Plus: Prague protests against rape in Ukraine, Belarusian opposition leader visits Czechia, and transport companies to sell marigolds to fight cancer.
5 ways Prague urban planners aim to change the future cityscape
From protecting panoramas to pedestrians, the Czech capital has set out a plan for a kinder, gentler, easier to navigate city.
Cast your vote for naming Prague Zoo’s endangered pangolins
The public can now weigh on what Czech name to give the scale-covered critters from Taiwan.
Pick herbs and plant trees: 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day in Prague this weekend
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Numerous family-friendly events are being held this year that focus on the protection of our planet.
