Thursday, August 23, 2012

Price of petrol hits record 40 crown mark

Price of petrol in Czech Republic hits record 40 crown mark
The cost of petrol and diesel fuel reached record prices in areas on Wednesday, with a station along a highway in Brno offering the popular Natural 95 for over 40 crowns per litre.
It seems to me there is the logical connection with the Czech MotoGP 24-26 August 2012.
Several other stations also posted prices setting a new record and breaking the previous 'psychological barrier'. Analysts say, despite the weakening US dollar, the price could still go up as high as 41 crowns. For the time being, the majority of petrol stations are reportedly trying to keep the price of gas just below the 40-crown mark.

based on text from Radio Prague - the international service of Czech Radio

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Record temperature of 40.4 degrees

Prague-Dobrichovice sees record temperature of 40.4 degrees
Meteorologists correctly predicted that yesterday, Monday 20 September 2012, would not only be the hottest day of the year but also would see a new record set for highest temperature on this date: Prague-Dobrichovice registered 40.4 degrees Celsius on Monday afternoon. Other areas, such as Kopisty, registered 39 degrees earlier in the day.
The extreme temperatures led the head of the country's armed forces to recommend a shorter work day, while special measures were implemented for soldiers on duty or in training: members of the Prague Castle guard, for example, donned summer uniforms from lighter materials and were allowed to stand guard and keep mobile outside of their booths.
Previously, the highest temperature in the country on this date was recorded in Prague-Uhrineves in 1983.
Sunny or partly cloudy conditions are expected in the coming days with highs between 34 and 38 degrees Celsius. Heat warnings have been issued for most parts of the country. The evening will be more overcast with possible showers and there may be intense storms in places with possible hail.

by Radio Prague - the international service of Czech Radio