By Markus Salzmann 18 October 2013 The closure of the Paskov coal mine in Frydek-Místek near Ostrava in northern Moravia has put thousands of jobs in danger. Politicians and trade union officials fear a “social explosion” in the region, which lacks infrastructure and is marked by high unemployment. The closure is part of a massive … Continue reading Closure of coal mine near Ostrava in Czech Republic threatens 3,000 jobs