Businessman confesses to bribing former hospital director
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A businessman has admitted to paying a one-million bribe to the former director of the Motol Hospital. The confession gives the prosecution a foothold in the investigation into the finances of the medical facility.
The government is refusing to withdraw a proposal to abolish fees for public television and radio, though Prime Minister Andrej Babiš now suggests the payments could be made voluntary. While there are concerns about the move's impact on public broadcasters, the Prime Minister says the debate is merely being misused.
The labor market is nearing a tipping point, as a worker shortage is predicted to occur. Three-quarters of companies currently rely on Ukrainian staff and the Chamber of Commerce warns that the construction and manufacturing sectors have no plan for what happens if those workers go home.