Remote work has become increasingly common, offering benefits such as reduced management costs and structures. Opinions on remote work are split, with some employees loving it and others hating it. The article explores the origins, development, and future of remote work, particularly its significance beyond the pandemic.

The Czech Republic hosts over 2,500 international protection beneficiaries, with most refugees coming from former Soviet Republics. The Zastavka centre is the first reception point for asylum seekers. The Visegrad Group countries have rejected the EU's quota system proposed after the 2015 migrant crisis. Czech NGO 'People in Need' highlights the country's systematic approach to integration and suggests refugees could fill gaps in the labor market. The EU has opened legal cases against the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland for their reluctance to accept migrants.

Nine EU states, including the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and the UK, were summoned to Brussels to address their illegally high pollution levels. At an air quality summit, they were warned of potential referral to the European Court of Justice, with Bulgaria and Poland already facing cases. EU air quality limits are exceeded in 130 cities across 23 countries, leading to over 400,000 premature deaths in Europe annually due to air pollution.