The production of passenger cars in the country grew by 9.5% y/y to 1.072mn units in 2010, CTK newswire reported citing data from the Automotive Industry Association (SAP). The number of produced cars surpassed the 1mn level for the first time. The countrys major car manufacturer Skoda Auto accounted for 53% of the total output. TPCA ranked second with a 28% share, followed by Hyundai with 19%. The production growth was supported by a reviving European car markets. |
Social Democrats (CDDS), the major Czech opposition party, proposed next year's general and European elections to be held on the same day, CTK news agency reported. CSSD leader Bohuslav Sobotka ... more
The Czech unit of UK retailer Tesco faces a fine of up to CZK 3mn (EUR 116,000) for selling beef lasagne containing undeclared horsemeat, Radio Prague reported. The state-run Agricultural and Food ... more
The upper house of the Czech parliament, the Senate, voted on March 20 a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity of lawmakers and constitutional judges, Radio Prague reported. Out of the ... more