- — Scholz Plans to Call Putin and Urge Him to Withdraw Russian Troops
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at 6/10/23 6:26amGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced during a speech at the German Protestant Church Congress in Nuremberg that he intends to contact Russian President Vladimir Putin via phone. Scholzs primary objective is to urge Putin to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine. This information was reported by Reuters. Scholz revealed that he has previously engaged in phone conversations with Putin and expressed his intention to do so again in the near future. This plan was initially mentioned by Scholz in an interview []- — How to Help Your Pets Survive the Hot Summer in 2023?
- at 6/9/23 1:15pmSummer and the gradual rise in temperature bring risks not only for residents of big cities, but also for their four-legged friends. In this regard, the State Veterinary Service has issued recommendations that owners of dogs and other pets should follow to ensure their comfort in hot weather. Animals, especially dogs, are at risk of overheating, dehydration and paw burns in the city in summer. On summer days, dog owners should avoid walking during the hottest times, around noon, []
- — More Bodies Found After Catastrophic Distruction of the Dam in Ukraine
- at 6/9/23 2:34amThe death toll resulting from the dam destruction on the Dnieper River is increasing, while the water levels in the flooded areas are receding. Russian rescuers have discovered the body of an 84-year-old woman in the occupied Kherson region of Ukraine, which was flooded after the Kakhovka dam was destroyed. This information was reported by Russian media today. The blame for the dam destruction is being placed on each other by Kiev and Moscow. According to the APs report on []
- — School Teacher Sent to Prison For Sexual Abuse in Krupka
- at 6/9/23 2:10amA teacher at the Bishops Gymnasium in Krupka has been sentenced by the Teplice District Court to a twenty-eight-month suspended sentence for sexually abusing his female students, engaging in sexual coercion, and committing misdemeanor oppression. Additionally, he has been prohibited from working with young people for a period of six years. Both the defendant and the prosecutor waived their right to appeal the sentence, making it final. Due to the teachers role in the offenses, he could have faced up []
- — Video: Fiorentina fans attack West Ham supporters in Prague, three injured
- at 6/8/23 2:59amDuring the afternoon in the center of Prague, on Rytířská Street, a clash occurred between Fiorentina and West Ham United supporters at a bar. As a result, three individuals sustained injuries, and the police apprehended 16 suspects. Jan Rybanský, the spokesman for the Prague police, provided an update on the situation, stating that 12 people had initially been detained. Tonight, the two football clubs from Italy and England are scheduled to compete against each other in the final of the []
- — Petr Pavel signed a law to spend at least two percent of GDP on defense
- at 6/8/23 2:41amThe Czech Republic is now legally required to allocate a minimum of two percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to defense expenditure annually. President Petr Pavel signed the governments draft today, which not only reinforces defense spending but also ensures stable funding for costly defense projects aimed at modernizing the armed forces. The signing took place at the Castle, and the announcement was made accordingly. The Czech Republic has repeatedly committed itself politically to increase defense spending to at []
- — Retirement 3 Years Earlier? Czech MP’s Are Discussing the Proposal
- at 6/8/23 2:29amToday, a special session will be held by parliamentary members to discuss measures aimed at slowing down the increase in pension values. The Members of Parliament (MPs) will convene to deliberate on the governments proposal, which seeks to decelerate the standard adjustment of pensions and introduce stricter requirements for early retirement. The proposed draft also entails replacing the existing regulations governing extraordinary pension adjustments with a temporary allowance. The Coalition called for this extraordinary meeting to initiate the initial round []
- — Do Czechs Trust Each Other? New Study by Česká Spořitelna
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at 6/7/23 1:06pmThe Czech Republic ranks 10th among the 27 states of the European Union in terms of solidarity and mutual trust in society. Czechs help each other, they have someone to turn to in times of need, but they do not trust institutions. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the pandemic, and the response to last summers tornado in South Moravia have shown that Czechs know how to unite and help each other in time of need. According to a [] - — Fraudsters Stole 850 000 CZK Using This New eSIM Scam
- at 6/7/23 10:00amThe cybercrime experts from the Pilsen Regional Police Directorate are issuing a warning about a new type of fraud. They were contacted by a victim who fell prey to a scammer pretending to be an employee of a mobile operator. The fraudster offered to switch the victims traditional phone SIM card to an eSIM as part of a digitalization process. The victim received a code through a text message, which they then provided to the supposed operator. However, the fraudster []
- — The Number of Residents Not Paying Rent Is Growing in Czech Republic
- at 6/7/23 1:14amLandlords in the Czech Republic are growing increasingly frustrated as the number of tenants unable to pay their rent continues to rise. Certain regions are experiencing a several-fold increase in debtors compared to the previous year, indicating the deteriorating economic situation and the challenges within the rental market. While tenants struggle to secure alternative housing, landlords find themselves grappling with this issue from the other side. Evicting non-paying tenants can result in months of lost rental income. In comparison to []
- — Seven people are missing in Nová Kachovka after the destruction of the dam
- at 6/7/23 1:02amAt least 7 people are currently missing in the town of Novaya Kakhovka in Southern Ukraine following devastating floods caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. The mayor, who was installed by Moscow, stated that over 900 individuals had to be evacuated from Novaya Kakhovka. However, according to local officials cited by the TASS news agency, the water levels in the area have begun to recede, dropping by approximately 35 centimeters so far. The administration of the Kherson region []
- — Lost Your Phone or Wallet? You Still Have a Chance to Find it Online in Czechia
- at 6/6/23 1:20pmWe know how frustrating it can be to lose something outside in the city… But before you lose all hope of finding it, we recommend searching in this online catalogue. The Eztraty.cz portal currently has 700 registered partners throughout the Czech Republic entities and institutions, including, for example, the Motol hospital, some transportation companies, police departments and many others. A lost item can be returned to the owner in two stages. First someone will find it, []
- — Microsoft to Pay $20 Million For Violating Children’s Privacy Rights
- at 6/6/23 9:00amMicrosoft, the US software company, has agreed to pay a $20 million (CZK 439 million) fine in the United States after being found guilty of collecting personal information about children without parental consent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the settlement on Monday, as it has jurisdiction over such cases. The charges against Microsoft revolved around its violation of the US Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The company collected personal information from children who signed up for its Xbox []
- — Czechia Bans Flavoured Tobacco Products
- at 6/6/23 6:20amThe Czech Republic, along with other European countries, has passed a law prohibiting flavored tobacco products. However, the ban does not extend to electronic cigarettes and nicotine sachets, which disappoints Jindřich Vobořil, the national anti-drug coordinator. According to the new regulation, flavored alternatives to traditional cigarettes, including heated tobacco, will be removed from the European market starting in October. Mint-flavored cigarettes and flavored tobacco have already been discontinued on the European market. President Petr Pavel signed the amendment to the []
- — US Authorities Sue Binance Boss
- at 6/6/23 2:26amThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder and chief, Changpeng Zhao. The SEC alleges that they have violated federal securities laws, as reported by Reuters based on court records. The news has resulted in a weakening of the largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin. Binance has refuted the accusations. According to the SEC, Binance and Zhao failed to implement measures to prevent US customers from accessing their platform. The company []
- — Apple’s New Glasses Are Changing the World Yet Again
- at 6/6/23 2:18amThe renowned American tech company has finally unveiled its highly anticipated product virtual and mixed reality glasses. These cutting-edge glasses aim to provide users with a three-dimensional immersive experience in the realms of entertainment and productivity. Equipped with cameras, the glasses allow the outside world to seamlessly merge with the virtual one. During the annual WWDC conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a prerecorded opening presentation, teasing the audience with the words they had longed to hear: One more []
- — Russian Businessman Is Forced to Leave Czech Republic
- at 6/6/23 1:59amThe court rejected a lawsuit by Russian businessman Sergey Mayzus against the decision by which the authorities did not extend his stay in the Czech Republic. The reason is, among other things, that his activities could lead to dangerous criminal activity. Russian businessman Sergey Mayzus, who owns castles, large properties, and agricultural companies in the Czech Republic, is close to being forced to leave the Czech Republic. The Interior Ministrys Commission for Decision-Making on the Residence of Foreigners first refused []
- — This Website Gives Things Away for FREE in Prague
- at 6/5/23 1:20pmPrague has opened a special site for residents of the capital, where they can donate unnecessary items. Through this service, people can donate any items for free, from strollers, kitchenware, appliances and much more. All you need to do is pick them up. We hope that the people of Prague will use the new service and that it will help protect the environment, their wallets and space in the trash cans, commented Environmental Advisor Jana Plaminkova back when the []
- — Rain and Thunderstorms Await Czech Republic This Week
- at 6/5/23 6:16amThe Czech Republic is bracing for a week of rain, with the possibility of thunderstorms. The sun-filled days will soon give way to cloudy and overcast skies. According to the weekly forecast from the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), temperatures will cool down slightly, reaching around 20 degrees Celsius today and Tuesday before a slight warm-up. Today, meteorologists anticipate mostly cloudy conditions throughout the day, with intermittent breaks of partial sunshine in western Bohemia. Showers or rain are expected in various []
- — Czech Player Muchova Reaches Roland Garros Quarterfinals for the First Time
- at 6/5/23 4:30amTennis player Karolina Muchová advanced to the quarterfinals of Roland Garros for the first time. The 26-year-old native of Olomouc defeated Russias Elina Avanesyanova 6:4 and 6:3 on the clay in Paris today. The last Czech singles participant will face another Russian and 2021 finalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who turned around a duel with Belgiums Elise Mertens and won 3:6, 7:6, 6:3. It was a tough match. I tried to play aggressive again and go for the shots, Muchova said at []
- — Train Crashes into a Lorry Near Holešov. Nine People Injured.
- at 6/5/23 3:56amA lorry and a train collided near Holešov, resulting in nine people being hospitalized. The incident occurred this morning in Dobrotice, a local part of Holešov in the Kroměříž Region. The passenger train derailed after the collision with the truck. Approximately 50 people were on board the train at the time of the accident. Emergency medical services transported the nine injured individuals to nearby hospitals. According to Gabriela Netopilová Sluštíková, the spokeswoman for the regional ambulance service, most of the []
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