The president's sympathy is not enough, the historical settlement of Bedřiška is threatened with eviction

"The ford is still far away, so it's time to dust ourselves off and give up," says optimistically pensioner Eva Lehotská, who is the main face and spokesperson for the Ostrava settlement of Bedřiška, known primarily for its community life. This was also the reason for last July's visit by President Petr Pavel, who appreciated the self-help and community work of the local people and promised to monitor the revitalization of this settlement. Ms. L…