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Current Affairs: New species of short-lived fish may provide Czech scientists with insights into ageing
Czech scientists working in Mozambique have discovered a new species of fish that inhabits the rain pools of the savannah. Types of tiny killifish are found in many parts of the world, but what is unique to Nothobranchius Kadleci - named after the well-known Brno ichthyologist Jaroslav Kadlec - is its very short lifespan of only four months. The team from the Institute of Vertebrate Biology in Brno believe that the new discovery may eventually provide important insights into the understanding of aging, even in humans. I spoke to the institute's Martin Reichard.
Current Affairs: Singer Eva Pilarová marks 50 years in music with tour of Czech Republic
Eva Pilarová, one of the country's best known jazz singers, is currently celebrating a remarkable 50 years on the stage. Pilarová, whose career is closely linked to the legendary Semafor Theatre, will mark the anniversary with a series of concerts across the Czech Republic, accompanied by a number of younger musicians.
Current Affairs: Study finds most Czech companies monitor employee internet activity
Concerns about employee privacy in the Czech Republic are on the rise. A freshly released survey suggests that three quarters of all Czech companies track the web pages that their employees visit. And the minister for minorities and human rights recently proposed a crack-down on employers who don't respect the privacy of their staff. How serious is the situation?
Current Affairs: Power giant ČEZ under spotlight after images of paramilitary training, suicide
Czech state controlled energy giant ČEZ is at the centre of a scandal over shocking images relating to a special division for dealing with electricity theft. Images have shown training exercises where members of the company's special squad look like paramilitary commandoes. Another film was taken by employees after a customer suspected of stealing committed suicide.
