AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDrought Response: The Czech government reactivated the National Coalition to Combat Drought, with PM Andrej Babiš chairing a 10-member expert group to review measures as rainfall hits the lowest levels since 1961 and about 70% of groundwater shows severe or exceptional drought. Culture Access: From September, state museums and galleries will offer free entry to permanent exhibitions on the first Sunday of every month, with dates set for 6 September, 4 October, 1 November and 6 December. Housing Costs: Deloitte’s Rent Index says Czech rents rose 1.2% in Q2 to CZK 343 per square meter, with increases mainly in Pardubice, Ostrava and Olomouc, while Prague rents dipped slightly to CZK 462. Science & Health: Czech and US researchers mapped six enzymes involved in producing toxic diterpenoid alkaloids in wolfsbane and larkspur, a pathway that could support future medicines. Local Politics: Brno’s municipal elections on 9–10 October include voting rights for registered EU/EEA foreign residents, with registration due by 7 October. Sports (Czech link): At the Cincinnati Open, Czech doubles pair Barbora Krejcikova and Gabriela Dabrowski advanced to the Round of 16.
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