Czech Republic

30 articles in Czech Republic

Czech private operators at odds with EU Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

The EU’s apparent reluctance to extend subsidies to Czech water utilities run by international private operators is causing friction. What are the issues at stake?

Czech-ing out the competition Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

Who’s who among the Czech international private water operators?

EU FRICTION Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

Spain’s desal programme has been put under the spotlight after environment minister Miguel Arias Cañete claimed that the country’s 17 new desalination plants are running at an average of only 16% of capacity.

EUROPE WATER IN BRIEF Vol 12, Issue 12 (December 2011)

Suez Environnement will crash out of the benchmark CAC 40 index on 19 December, to be replaced by cable and wiring giant Legrand.

Global water tariffs continue upward trend Vol 12, Issue 9 (September 2011)

A 6.8% rise in global water tariffs masks significant changes in the way local authorities calculate their rates. David Zetland gets behind the numbers.

EU states struggle as WFD deadline looms Vol 11, Issue 2 (February 2010)

The March deadline for submitting river basin management plans looks set to be missed by most European countries. What are the implications?

Flow of Czech water tenders expected to rise Vol 10, Issue 5 (May 2009)

Impending EU compliance deadlines will result in a rush of wastewater tenders from the Czech Republic over the next 18 months. With EU funds running out, the government has drafted in extra help.

From stalemate to Czech-mate Vol 8, Issue 12 (December 2007)

A resolution has been reached in the battle to source EU funding for Czech water projects. Not all players are planning to back down.

SPA rebranded after 15 years of service Vol 8, Issue 8 (August 2007)

Aqualia hopes to enhance its international appeal by renaming its plant construction division. The new name still has a Spanish ring to it.

EU funding for Czechs set to bounce Vol 8, Issue 3 (March 2007)

Czech municipalities desperately need funding to meet the EU sewerage provision deadline. A conflict over private water contracts is threatening the release of funds.