NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 10–14)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events since Monday.
Written by Expats.cz Staff
Published on 14.04.2023 07:30:00 (updated on 13.04.2023)
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Question 1 / 10
Which animal was caught on the loose in Brno earlier this week?
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- A bear
- An ostrich
- A wolf
- A snake
Question 2 / 10
Which work-related law did the government say it would consider changing?
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- Unpaid sick leave
- An extension of maternity leave
- A longer notice period for an employee’s dismissal
- A rise in the minimum amount of annual-leave days granted by companies
Question 3 / 10
A study by an environmental group announced this week which finding?
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- If it doesn’t change its course of action, Czechia’s CO2 emissions will rise 5 percent by 2050
- Czechia could increase its renewable energy share to 33 percent by 2030
- Eight animal species are endangered within Czechia
- Recycling rates have increased 20 percent in the last decade
Question 4 / 10
Unemployment increased marginally in Czechia last month (year on year), according to new data released this week. What is the current unemployment rate?
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- 5.1 percent
- 2.9 percent
- 3.7 percent
- 7.1 percent
Question 5 / 10
A Russian former tennis player said what about Czechs earlier this week?
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- They have tendencies of foul play in tennis
- Their tennis system prioritizes male players over female
- Czechs are against Russian people
- Czechia is a tennis “powerhouse”
Question 6 / 10
The Ministry of Finance is considering a change to the system of value-added tax (VAT) in Czechia, which would increase the prices of many goods and services.
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- True
- False
Question 7 / 10
The Czech Supreme Court this week made which ruling regarding short-term property rentals (such as via Airbnb) in Czechia?
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- People can continue to lease their property via Airbnb and similar platforms, but must pay a new, special tax
- Hosts will now have a limit on the number of guests they can accept per year
- Homeowners’ associations are unable to prevent apartment owners from renting via Airbnb and similar sites
- People who wish to rent out their property via foreign websites must now get a license from the state
Question 8 / 10
Czech technology will contribute to what this week?
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- A space mission to Jupiter
- The testing of what could be the world's fastest car
- The release of face-recognition AI software with a 100 percent success rate
- The release of a new "breathing pillow"
Question 9 / 10
Prague Zoo announced a new change to take place from this week. What is it?
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- Prices at the entrance will increase
- The zoo is to get a new polar bear from this November
- The zoo’s chairlift will be out of operation till June
- Two of the lions will be transported to Brno Zoo
Question 10 / 10
What is one feature that is part of Czechia's new legalization plans for recreational cannabis smoking?
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- Users will be able to purchase up to 5 grams of cannabis per day for recreational purposes
- Freerer advertising of cannabis-related products will be permitted
- Nightclubs will be able to sell recreational cannabis from 2026
- Three new, regulated “pot cafés” will open in Prague 1 and 2
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