September 19: Celebrate South Africa's Heritage Braai Day in Prague
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- The city of Prague has increased its investment spending by 6.4 billion CZK in transportation projects, bringing its total investment to 16.5 billion CZK. With investments in the tram service, bus lines, and the construction of the D metro line, Prague is boosting the quality of life for its citizens, reduce traffic congestion and improving air quality.
- The EU just approved a package of reforms to tackle climate change. Starting in 2027, emissions from heating buildings and road transport will be charged, with free allowances ending by 2034. A social climate fund will be created to help households cope with increased heating costs. Additionally, the EU will implement a carbon border tax.
- The Crimea Platform Parliamentary Summit, which seeks the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the end of Russian occupation of the Crimean peninsula, will be held in Prague on 23-24 October, Czech lower house speaker Marketa Pekarova Adamova told journalists at a press conference yesterday.
- The Office for Personal Data Protection has confirmed a 975,000 crown fine meted out to the Ministry of Interior for unauthorized police processing of data on the health of people who were ordered to isolate because of Covid. The case concerns approximately two million people who contracted Covid between April 2021 and March 2022.
- The 57th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival will honour Daniela Kolářová, the organisers said on Tuesday. The great Czech actress will receive the festival’s President’s Award and her classic film Ball Lightning will be screened.
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