Early Bird: The WTO will have a woman in the top job. Czech Republic breaks another record. Matt Damon celebrates his 50th

A new record in the number of Covid-19 infections in the Czech Republic

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For the second day in a row, the Czech Republic managed to break a record in the number of coronavirus infections. Another 5,335 people were infected on Wednesday. That is more than 800 more than on Tuesday. The number of deaths has also increased. Another 19 people succumbed to the disease on Wednesday. In addition, per capita, the Czech Republic is among the most infected countries in Europe.

On Friday, the Minister of Health Roman Prymula plans to present further measures. These should mainly concern leisure activities.

Women rule the world

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For the first time in history, the World Trade Organization (WTO) will be headed by a woman! A specific name is not yet known, but rumour has it that two candidates progressed to the last round. These are South Korean Trade Minister Ju Mjong-hi and former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonj-Iweal.

The new boss will have to face challenges such as growing trade tensions between the USA and China. The WTO is also currently facing the biggest crisis in its history.

There was a decline in construction in the Czech Republic in August

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Construction output fell by 9.7 percent in August compared to the previous year. In comparison with previous months, it was lower by 1.4 percent after elimination of seasonal effects. Petra Cuřínová, Head of the Construction and Housing Statistics Department of the Czech Statistical Office, added:

"In August, construction output continued to decline year-on-year in both structural and civil engineering. The indicative value of building permits and the number of started and completed dwellings also decreased."

Despite the fact that in August, building authorities issued 3 percent more building permits than last year, their indicative value fell by 12 percent. Year-on-year, 3 percent fewer dwellings were started, and 1.7 percent fewer dwellings were completed.

Matt Damon celebrates an anniversary

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An agent without a past and a man on Mars. One of the biggest legends of Hollywood blockbusters, Matt Damon, is celebrating his 50th birthday today! He is also famous as a screenwriter or producer. And, in addition to his career in film, he is known as an avid environmental activist. Since July 26, 2007 Matt Damon has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

We wish him all the best!

The most famous women of world catwalks in one show

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Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington... Who wouldn't know the biggest names in the modeling world? Soon, fans will be able to experience some of the most important moments in their lives. That's what the new documentary series planned for Apple TV + - "The Supermodels" - will be about. Apple TV + commented on the show:

"Their prestige was so extraordinary that it enabled the four to supersede the brands they showcased, making the names Naomi, Cindy, Linda and Christy as prominent as the designers who styled them."

Luxusní byt na pronájem - Praha 1 - Nové Město, Praha 1

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Justin Bieber has announced a collaboration with Crocs

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Some love them, others can't stand them. No matter which group you belong to, you probably know the legendary Crocs shoes. And now Justin Bieber has started a collaboration with them.

It's supposed to be inspired by Bieber's brand Drew house. It will include both classic clog shoes (canary yellow) and eight different badges (from a rainbow through flowers to the Drew house logo). The product line should be launched on October 13.

And we are mighty curious if the collaboration will be a success! Because since Justin dropped a hint about it on his Instagram in late September, Crocs shares have jumped 11 percent.

A life-size Mario?

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Would you like to ride on an attraction themed in the style of the video game Super Mario Kart or the series of games about the green dinosaur Yoshi? There's a good chance that you'll be able to in Osaka, Japan from next spring, because Super Nintendo World is finally about to open!

Universal Studios and Nintendo first mentioned the creation of Super Nintendo World - a Nintendo-style theme park - in 2017. The park was originally scheduled to open at the start of the Tokyo Olympics, but due to the epidemic, both had to be postponed. The opening is currently scheduled for spring 2021.

And that's all from us for today! We wish you a fine day. Why not make it more pleasant, for example by watching with Matt Damon? As Coco Chanel said:

"You only live once. You might as well enjoy it."