October 26, 2018 3 min read
As of the end of the year 2018, the validity of the exception from the duty to report revenues within the electronic cash register regime will end for visually impaired entrepreneurs. There are approximately 1300 visually impaired entrepreneurs, who should have been subject to electronic records of sales in the first and the second stage of implementation of electronic records of sales already, but they have been using the statutory exception. In the third and fourth stage of implementation of electronic records of sales even for the liberal professions and artistic craftsmen, the number of these entrepreneurs will increase significantly.
According to a statement of the finance ministry, the amendment is prepared. It is not certain yet, though, if it will be approved before the expiration of validity of the current exception.
The combination of extreme heatwaves and drought presented a massive stress test for the power systems of Southeast Europe. Low water resource availability, operational restrictions on nuclear power plants, and high electricity demand for cooling increased pressure on the transmission grid.
The Czech electricity market is facing a fundamental change. Alongside revenues from electricity sales, balancing services, or flexibility, a new source of revenue is to be established—a capacity availability payment.
Since August 12, the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has begun to apply generally. For many companies, however, preparation does not end there.
In mid-October, the 8th round of application intake for farmer and forester calls will open.
The share of electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES) in Germany’s gross electricity consumption reached a record 58% in the first half of this year.
In recent years, the Czech debate on waste incinerators has shifted from a purely waste-management perspective to one of energy and systemic importance. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) facilities—referred to in Czech as ZEVO—are no longer viewed merely as an "end-of-pipe" solution for municipal solid waste, but also as a source of heat for district heating systems, a replacement for coal-fired sources, and a potential element for strengthening local energy resilience.
The European Commission has adopted a new temporary State aid framework, METSAF (Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework), designed to enable Member States to provide faster and more targeted support to businesses affected by the repercussions of the crisis in the Middle East.
The European Union is fundamentally changing the rules of the game for packaging. The new PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) introduces a unified framework that is directly binding for all EU member states, significantly impacting manufacturers, distributors, retail, and e-commerce alike.
Subsidy opportunities for businesses evolve dynamically throughout the year, making right now the ideal time to map out what is available and what lies ahead. Below, we provide an overview of currently open calls as well as those set to launch in the coming months.
During March of this year, Czech citizens shared a total of 11.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, the highest amount ever recorded in a single calendar...