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The Czech government has announced plans to reduce the state budget deficit by CZK 94 billion this year. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that if measures were not taken now, the deficit would be CZK 148 billion higher in two years’ time. To achieve this, the government is proposing to reduce non-investment subsidies, operating costs and wages, as well as introducing two VAT rates instead of three.

In addition, levies on alcohol and tobacco will be raised, while food, housing and medicines will be made cheaper. Property tax is also to be increased, with the higher rate bringing an extra CZK 9.3 billion into the state coffers.

The pension system is also to be reformed, with adjustments to calculating retirement age, changes in pension levels and adjustments to early retirement. The prime minister said that while some taxes would be raised, the impact on citizens would be minimized.

The Prague appeals court has confirmed the one-year suspended sentence and CZK 100,000 fine for former Czech Prime Minister Petr Nečas. This makes him the first former Czech Prime Minister to be definitively convicted in a criminal case.

Mr. Nečas was found guilty of committing perjury to aid his wife in a case of misuse of the Military Intelligence. This matter contributed to the fall of his government in 2013.

The court’s decision is final and cannot be appealed. Mr. Nečas has expressed his disappointment with the verdict, but has accepted it.

Czechia is expecting a mostly cloudy day on Friday, with temperatures reaching an average high of 16 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain similar throughout the weekend.

Rain is not expected, however, light showers may occur in some areas. The sun may make an appearance in the afternoon, but it is likely to be short-lived.

Winds will be light, with gusts of up to 10 km/h. Humidity levels will be high, so it is advised to dress appropriately.

The weekend is expected to be similar, with temperatures remaining around the 16 degree mark. There may be some sunny spells, but these will be short-lived.

Overall, it is expected to be a pleasant weekend in Czechia, with temperatures remaining mild and no rain forecast.

David Pastrňák is having an incredible season with the Boston Bruins. He has scored 48 goals and 47 assists in 66 games, making him one of the top contenders for the Ted Lindsay Award. The award is given to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association.

Pastrňák is up against Connor McDavid of Edmonton and Erik Karlsson of San Jose for the prize. All three players have had impressive seasons and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

The winner of the Ted Lindsay Award will be announced on June 19th. It will be exciting to see if Pastrňák can take home the award and be recognized as the most outstanding player in the NHL.

The German state of Saxony has requested the temporary introduction of border controls with the Czech Republic and Poland. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to the request at a meeting with regional government leaders on Wednesday. Saxon Minister for Federal Affairs expects the negotiations with the German Ministry of the Interior to be quick.

The reintroduction of border checks is a response to the migration situation. In 2015, Germany temporarily reintroduced checks on its border with Austria, which have been extended at regular intervals since then. This has caused some migrants to choose to come to Germany via Czechia and Poland to avoid checks at the German-Austrian border.

The city of Prague is taking steps to reduce traffic in its historic city centre. A charge for non-residents travelling by car is being proposed, as well as limiting visitor parking. The measure is expected to come into effect at the beginning of next year.

Deputy mayor for transport, Zdeněk Hřib, and the mayor of Prague 1, Terezie Radoměřská, said the aim of the measure is to discourage unnecessary journeys and reduce traffic.

The city of Prague is taking a proactive approach to reducing traffic and improving air quality in its historic city centre. The proposed charge and parking restrictions are expected to have a positive impact on the city’s environment.

Wednesday is set to be a cloudy day, with no rain in sight. The temperature is expected to be mild, ranging from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius. This is a great day to get out and enjoy the outdoors, as the weather is perfect for a walk or a picnic.

For those looking for something indoors, why not take the time to catch up on some reading or watch a movie? With the overcast skies, it’s the perfect day to stay in and relax.

No matter what you choose to do, Wednesday is sure to be a pleasant day. Enjoy the mild temperatures and the lack of rain while it lasts!

The Czech government has achieved its goal of saving CZK 70 billion from the state budget. Environment Minister Petr Hladík announced the news after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, but refused to give further details. He said that the government will announce the specific measures taken on Thursday at noon. He also added that the basic issues had been resolved and he does not expect any further negotiations on the topic.

The government’s aim of saving CZK 70 billion is a significant step towards reducing the budget deficit and improving the country’s financial situation. It is hoped that the measures taken will help to ensure a stable and prosperous future for the Czech Republic.

Crony capitalism has been a growing problem in the Czech Republic since the 1990s. The privatization process of the 1990s was done by the political elite in cooperation with selected economic actors, creating a system of political protection that allowed them to become very wealthy. This system was cemented in place when the Social Democratic Party signed the “opposition treaty” with the Civic Democratic Party in 1998.

In the new century, the legal framework was very loose and did not make it difficult for crony capitalists to operate. This paradoxically led to the rise of Andrej Babiš, who was one of the crony capitalists of the 1990s and who managed to usurp political power.

The Pirate Party is pushing hard for a law that would rule out companies owned or co-owned by government ministers from taking part in public tenders, but it has been blocked by Mr. Babiš and Mr. Okamura. There is now more innovative legislation regulating conflict of interest and some norms that were dictated to the Czech Republic by the European Union, but it will take some time to make significant improvements. The first step is to change the rules of procedure in the lower chamber so that obstructions are significantly reduced.

The Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek has announced that the ministry is preparing an amendment to the law that would increase the penalties for illegal export of medicines. This comes after Czech Radio’s investigative team uncovered that hundreds of millions worth of medicines are being exported abroad illegally by pharmacies. This has caused a shortage of many medicines due to problems with supply chains and manufacturers in Asia.

The amendment would make it possible to revoke the license of pharmacies who repeatedly break the rules. This would help to ensure that pharmacies are not taking advantage of the current situation and are not profiting from the illegal export of medicines. The amendment would also help to ensure that pharmacies have access to the medicines they need to provide the best possible care to their patients.