Weather

Tuesday should be overcast around the country with rain in the western parts of Czechia and day temperatures between 6 and 10 degrees Celsius.

Flood damage estimate now exceeding CZK 60 billion.

According to a report by the Czech Association of Insurance Companies, institutions and companies suffered damages to the tune of CZK 11.6 billion, while households sustained losses of approximately CZK 7.2 billion. Insurers have registered approximately 89,600 insurance claims to date.

Food prices expected to rise.

Growing production costs in agriculture indicate another rise in food prices in the coming months. However, analysts do not expect a return of the record-high inflation seen in previous years.

Firefighters and police officers to receive additional CZK 2,500.

The increase comprises the 1,500 crowns already promised for workers' pay grades, and an additional 1,000 crowns as a contribution to salary stabilisation.