Czech Republic Mid-Ranking Among EU States For R&D Spending Per Capita
According to Eurostat, governments across the EU spent over €100 billion on research and development (R&D), equivalent to of GDP. The highest spending per capita was recorded in Luxembourg, while Czech Republic…
Czech Manufacturers Begin Using Nutri-Score Traffic Light System To Help Consumers Eat Healthy
A discussion is underway in the European Union about the colour-coded labelling of food products, the so-called Nutri-Score, to indicate how healthy they are. Some Czech food manufacturers are not…
South Moravia Sees Third Highest Increase In Temperatures In The Czech Republic Since 1960s
According to data from the European Data Journalism Network, the estimated average yearly temperature in Brno was °C during the 1960s, and °C in 2009-18. The increase of degrees is the…
British Newspaper Names Brno As 10th Best Non-Capital City Destination In Europe
British newspaper The Times has published a ranking of the best second and third cities in Europe to visit, to put the spotlight on some of the continent’s lesser-known treasures.…
Inflation In The Czech Republic At Highest Rate Since 2008
Consumer prices increased by in August compared to July. This increase was influenced by higher prices in almost all sections of the consumer basket. Year-on-year, consumer prices rose by in…
Czech Republic Records Below EU Average Share Of People Reporting Chronic Depression
According to the European Health Interview Survey, of EU citizens reported having chronic depression in 2019, a small increase of percentage points from 2014. Slovenia had the highest share of…
Czech Republic Facing Shortage of General Practitioners Due To Demographic Trends
38% of GPs in the Czech Republic are older than 60 years, meaning the country is facing a potential shortage of these key workers in the coming years. South Moravia…
City of Brno Approves Policy To Combat Drug Addiction
Representatives of the City of Brno have approved a new municipal policy strategy to deal with drugs and drug addiction for the period 2022–2025. The action plan will focus not…
Czech Republic Records Below EU Average Share of Childcare Workers
According to the EU Labour Force Survey, there were almost 2 million childcare workers and teachers’ aides employed in the European Union in 2020. They make up the largest share…
This Year’s European Heritage Days Return With The Theme of ‘Monuments for All’
European Heritage Days will take place in Brno this year on September 17th-19th. TIC BRNO has selected several interesting locations within the theme of ‘Monuments for All’. This year, the…