Czech Breweries Increase Low-Calorie Beer Production

Czech breweries are increasingly producing low-calorie beers with reduced sugar and alcohol content as demand grows amid the healthy lifestyle trend. This segment targets mainly young people, dieters, and diabetics. Such beers contain about 3% alcohol and roughly 20 calories per 100 ml. Both small breweries and major players, such as Gambrinus Dry from Plzeňský Prazdroj, already offer these options.

Domestic Violence Affects One in Five Czech Women

One in five women and one in ten men in Czechia have experienced domestic violence from a partner. A January STEM survey found that 22% of women and 12% of men reported personal experiences of abuse. Psychological pressure, threats, and humiliation were most common, while a quarter of respondents also reported physical violence. Additionally, 18% experienced control or isolation, 13% faced restricted access to money, and 7% reported sexual coercion. The study estimates that around 260,000 people in Czechia do not consider their home a safe space.

President Supports Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

The President of Czechia has backed the idea of banning social networks for children under 15. He noted that, despite their benefits, social media poses serious risks for young people, with negative effects increasing. Algorithms amplify aggressive and toxic content, distort reality, and contribute to mental health issues among adolescents who cannot critically assess what they see.

Snow Warning Issued for Southern Bohemia and Moravia

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a snow warning for the southern parts of Czechia where fresh snow fall is expected between Thursday night and Friday morning. Forecasts estimate that up to 12 cm of snow may fall in some areas. The bout of cold weather may complicate rail and road traffic.

Czech Airports Surpassed Pre-Pandemic Passenger Record

Last year, Czech airports saw a total of 19.28 million passengers – eight percent more than the year before. The figure surpassed the previous pre-Covid record set in 2019 by 2.4 percent, according to an analysis by ERV Travel Insurance.Václav Havel Airport Prague handled 17.75 million passengers last year, an 8.5 percent increase year on year. The country’s largest airport thus reached virtually the same passenger volume as in 2019, with the difference amounting to just 0.3 percent.