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On Monday, some Czech police officers launched a protest addressing low starting salaries, rising bureaucracy, and understaffing within the force. The protest, intended to last through Friday, will not compromise public safety, according to organizers. Officers plan to inform the public about their working conditions, potentially limiting ticket issuance and extending response times for non-urgent cases. The action does not involve a formal strike, as police are legally prohibited from striking. Union representative Martin Červenka noted that urgent cases will still receive prompt response. It is not certain how many policemen will take part in the protest. Another and larger protest is planned for November 21 in front of the Ministry of the Interior in Prague.
Czech President Petr Pavel emphasized the importance of space activities. He mentioned their potential for international cooperation at the Czech Space Week festival opening in Prague. Pavel noted that space technology impacts nearly all aspects of daily life, including precise weather forecasting crucial during recent floods. He sees space research as a high-value field where the Czech Republic can excel. Pavel and Transport Minister Martin Kupka (Civic Democratic Party) praised Czech fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda’s involvement in the European Space Agency’s program, viewing it as a significant national achievement. Kupka added that Czech participation in space helps address climate monitoring, agriculture, and transport.
The Czech government’s website received a fresh design overhaul last week, replacing a 15-year-old layout. The redesign, costing nearly CZK 160,000, emerged from a public tender initiated last year. Government spokesperson Lucie Ješátková stated that the update aims to enhance clarity and user-friendliness to meet public expectations for transparent communication. The revamped site is visually modern, accessible, and functional. Additionally, state authorities have launched a competition to establish a unified visual style across central government bodies, aiming to build trust in state communication, improve national representation, and reduce costs.
A targeted cull of wild boars in the Liberec region begins on Monday, supported by specially trained police marksmen to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), which continues to threaten the area. The cull will occur Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m., until December 12. Equipped with specialized rifles and night-vision ammunition, police will aim for headshots to ensure immediate kills. Forest access is restricted in some hunting areas. Surveillance with drones and thermal imaging helps locate herds, as authorities work to protect domestic pigs and prevent trade restrictions.
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (without party affiliation) has commended Moldovan citizens for their commitment to countering Russian disinformation and influence, following the re-election of pro-European President Maia Sandu. Posting on X, Lipavský highlighted the election as evidence of Moldovans’ desire to continue on a European path. In Sunday’s runoff, Sandu secured a ten-point lead over her opponent Alexandr Stoianoglo, with diaspora votes proving decisive. The first round, held on October 20, coincided with a referendum in which Moldovans narrowly approved a constitutional commitment to EU integration.
Weather in Czechia will be cloudy with low clouds and morning fog, with occasional drizzle. Daytime highs will range from 8 to 12 °C.
The iconic Art Nouveau Hotel Evropa on Prague’s Wenceslas Square has reopened to the public after an extensive renovation that lasted over a decade. Now rebranded as “W Prague,” the hotel is managed by Marriott as part of its upscale W Hotels collection.
November 4th is the start of seven days of exciting events that make up this year’s Czech Space Week. Designed to promote the space industry in Czechia and inspire the next generation of galactic enthusiasts, Czech Space Week is happening across the country, and has something for everyone. I spoke to Marie Němečková, director of Space Hub and member of the Czech Space Team, about what the week has in store:
A historic Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust and decades of neglect under Communist rule has found a new home in Liberec. On Saturday, the rare artefact was loaned to the local Jewish community on a long-term basis by the Memorial Scrolls Trust in London, which manages over 1,500 Torah scrolls from Bohemia and Moravia.
With the US presidential election approaching on Tuesday, the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has captured global attention, including in Czechia. For some, American politics may seem distant. Other Czechs are closely watching the election because of its expected implications for transatlantic relations, economic stability, and shared democratic values.
Members of the Czech Velocipedist Club 1880 entertained the people of Prague in Letná Park at the thirtieth annual Prague Mile. On their historical tall bikes, they competed in a special slow-motion competition, called the 'Letná Snail'.
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