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On Wednesday, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer signed a memorandum of cooperation in Dresden. The agreement will speed up the approval process for lithium mining in the Ore Mountains, located on both sides of the border.

The Cínovec deposit is Europe’s largest lithium deposit and is classified as a critical material by the European Union. It is estimated that the lithium deposit in Cínovec could enable the production of batteries for half a million electric cars. Mining is scheduled to begin in 2026.

The memorandum of cooperation between the Czech Republic and Saxony is an important step in the development of the lithium mining industry in the Ore Mountains. It will ensure that the approval process is streamlined and efficient, allowing the project to move forward.

Thursday is set to be an overcast day with temperatures reaching up to 14 degrees Celsius. Despite the cloudy skies, the day should be slightly warmer than the previous days. Fortunately, no rain is expected.

This is a welcome change for those who have been dealing with the cold weather of the past few days. It is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s a walk in the park or a picnic in the garden, the milder temperatures will make it a pleasant experience.

So, make the most of the day and enjoy the milder temperatures while they last.

Kaputin activists are demanding that the Czech government take action against Russian oligarchs connected to Vladimir Putin, and that the profits from the sale of the Zorikov family’s properties be used to aid Ukraine. The activists argue that the Czech Republic should be consistent in its application of sanctions against Russia, and that the money from the sale of the properties should be used to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

Every year, around 20,000 students come to Czechia to study at one of the country’s universities. Most of them head for Prague, but many also study in other cities such as Brno, Olomouc or Liberec. Finding a place to stay can be a challenge, especially in the capital, where the demand for housing has been steadily rising and so have rental prices.

Foreign students can choose to live in university dormitories, but most prefer private accommodation. Eliot from France, who studies at Charles University’s Medical Faculty, opted for a shared apartment downtown. Jonathan Teufel from Germany, who is completing his bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Tropical Agricultural Sciences at the Agricultural University in Prague, also found a shared flat on Facebook. Hasan Günel, a mechanical engineering student from Aachen, also found private accommodation via Facebook.

However, students from non-EU countries often struggle to find any place to live. Luis Orlando Leon Carpio, a 32-year old student from Cuba, was turned down several times due to his origin. Sandra Abdelbaki, a 22-year old from Lebanon studying her Masters in Journalism here in Prague, faced extra documentation, hefty deposits and was even questioned about her religion by landlords.

Despite the obstacles some foreign students face while looking for accommodation, most of them agree that Czechia is a great place for university studies, offering quality education, a relatively low cost of living and a great location in the heart of Europe. Whether they end up living in dorms or shared apartments, most of the students we spoke to have not regretted their decision to make Czechia their temporary home.

The death of this female white-tailed eagle and her young is a tragedy, and a reminder of the dangers that wild birds face. The Czech Ornithological Society is calling for more awareness and stricter punishments for those who commit such crimes.

This week marks the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovak Radio, the country’s public broadcaster. To commemorate the occasion, the Czech National Bank has issued a special CZK 200 silver coin featuring pictures of a radio microphone, transmission masts and the historic broadcasting facility in Kbely. The other side of the coin shows the tent from which the first broadcast was made and the logo of Czechoslovak Radio.

The design is the work of academic sculptor Marie Šeborová, and a total of 30,000 of these coins are being issued by the country’s central bank. These are divided into two categories – 11,242 pieces are of a cheaper variant, while the majority is of higher quality distinguished by a highly polished coin field and frosted relief.

Czech Radio itself has also prepared a variety of events and shows commemorating the anniversary this year, while the Czech Post has issued special stamps marking the occasion. The coin is a unique opportunity for fans and collectors to get hold of a permanent piece of memory marking this important occasion.

Antoine Tamestit, the renowned French viola player, is the artist-in-residence at the Prague Spring Festival this year. He is performing with the Czech Philharmonic, Klaus Makela, Isabelle Faust, and Cedric Tiberghien, and is also the jury chairman for the first ever viola competition at the festival. Tamestit is thrilled to be able to express himself in different contexts and to give the viola the exposure it deserves. He is also enjoying the chance to stay in Prague and to connect with the music world and the audience. Tamestit is looking forward to the rest of the festival and to the many opportunities it has to offer.

The Czech Education Minister, Mikuláš Bek, will be representing Czechia at the Sudeten German Congress in Regensburg, Bavaria, at the end of May. This is a significant step in the improved relations between Sudeten Germans and the Czech government. Last year, the Czech national anthem was played for the first time at the convention, which Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder described as a symbol of the now friendly relations between Czechs and Germans. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that a Czech government representative would attend the convention when he met Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder last week.

Czechia is expecting a cloudy Wednesday, with temperatures reaching an average high of 12 degrees Celsius. The following days are expected to be similarly cloudy, but with a slight increase in temperature.

Rain is not expected, but the humidity will remain high. This could make the air feel cooler than the actual temperature.

The best way to enjoy the weather is to dress in layers. Light jackets and sweaters are recommended, as well as comfortable shoes.

The cloudy weather is expected to last until the weekend, when temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-teens. This will be a welcome change from the cooler temperatures of the week.

Overall, Czechia is expecting a mostly cloudy week, with temperatures gradually increasing. It is important to dress appropriately for the weather and to enjoy the outdoors while it is still pleasant.

The Czech government is set to discuss the removal of rent-free properties given to the Soviet Union during the normalisation era. The nine Czechoslovak government resolutions from 1970 to 1982 granted the Soviet Union free use of the relevant sites.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has argued that there is no reason to continue to provide the sites free of charge. The proposal was on the cabinet’s agenda two months ago, but was not discussed. It has since been fine-tuned further and is due to be discussed again at a meeting on Wednesday.

The outcome of the meeting is yet to be seen, but it is clear that the Czech government is taking steps to address the legacy of the normalisation era.