Have a great Saturday morning! Minister Karel Havlíček will negotiate with President Zeman. What will be the subject of their debate today in Lány? Prague has resumed the operation of a modern detention center and is getting ready to combat alcoholism. The princesses of Dubai don't have an easy life. What happened to the missing Princess Latifa? Bitcoin reports a successful year, how much has its value increased? All this is brought to you by today's Early Bird.
Today, the Minister of Industry and Trade and the Minister of Transport, Karel Havlíček, will hold talks with President Zeman at the chateau in Lány. The negotiations will address the future and economic impacts of anti-epidemic measures.
“We will discuss the priorities for 2021 in both industry and transport. I will present what we want to achieve in the field of transport,"
explained Karel Havlíček. The economic impacts of the pandemic measures show that 231.5 billion crowns have been used from the state budget to combat the pandemic since last March.
The United States claimed it was ready to resume talks with Iran on reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, reversing a decision by former President Donald Trump. The aim of the agreement was to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran stated that the US must end the "economic terrorism" of the sanctions from the era of the former president of the United States. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken outlined President Joe Biden's position, namely that Washington would return to the agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan if Tehran fully complied with the agreement.
After almost a year, the capital resumed the operation of the anti-alcohol detention center previously operated by the Bulovka University Hospital. The detention center had undergone a complete reconstruction, the aim of which was to modernize and increase bed capacity. During the reconstruction, a number of building modifications took place, such as the replacement of windows, doors or the laying of a new floor. The most fundamental change is an annex with an elevator, which will make it possible to transport clients to the rooms on the first floor on a gurney, or the modernization of the camera system. Another new addition is a communication device that allows the patient to contact the nurse directly from his room.
"We are aware that increasing the capacity of the anti-alcohol detention center will not solve the problem of people addicted to alcohol, and therefore we plan to link this workplace with social and addictology services. That will create an opportunity to lead people on the path to recovery,”
says Milena John, Councilor for Social Policy and Health. The fee for one night spent at a Prague detention station is three thousand crowns. The councilor believes that the new look of the detention center is the first step in the fight against alcoholism.
A few days ago, Princess Latifa of Dubai appeared in a video, where she revealed that she was being held captive and feared for her life. Now, the Dubai royal family has issued a statement, in which they claim to be taking care of Princess Latifa at home. At the same time, shey refute the videos in which they are being accused of keeping her imprisoned. The family insists that Latífa is perfectly fine and is recovering safely at home.
"In response to media reports regarding Sheikha Latifa, we want to thank those who have expressed concern for her wellbeing, despite the coverage which certainly is not reflective of the actual position,"
the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in London mediated her family's statement. The daughter of the Dubai Crown Prince of the UAE, Latífa, tried to escape in 2018. The princess was caught and has been kept locked up ever since. This is not the first escape attempt by a princess of the Arab kingdom. Princesses often complain about the cruel treatment they have to suffer and life under the dictate of their family or husband.
Bitcoin set a new record today. The world's most popular cryptocurrency rose to a record $ 56,620, with its weekly profit going up by 18%. Overall, it has already grown by more than 92% this year. Bitcoin profits have been boosted by gaining recognition among major investors and companies such as Tesla, Inc., Mastercard Incorporated and BNY Mellon.
It's over. Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from rapper Kanye West after a seven-year marriage. Four children emerged from the union. The divorce papers were preceded by speculations about the couple's marital problems. Kim and Kayne belong to the world's most famous stars. Kim rose to stardom in 2007, when she appeared in a television series about her family and later became a successful businesswoman. Kanye West is known for his Grammy Award-winning hits.
That's all we have for you today. Because Saturday is behind the corner, we wish you a relaxing weekend. And if you're going somewhere tonight, remember what Jan Werich said: