Czech news in brief for December 21: Saturday's top headlines
Prague marks anniversary of university shooting, Czech PM condemns Magdeburg attack, and Czech buses and trains add capacity for holiday travel.
Prague on alert as police respond to shooting threat, deploy bomb squads
Thursday saw tension and transit delays as authorities responded to multiple threats across the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for December 20: Friday's top headlines
White Christmas forecast for Czechia, parcel carriers set records ahead of Christmas, and handwritten Kafka note sells big at auction.
Czechia's pilot school program: How does it compare to education in the US and UK?
A new option on the horizon—the general lyceum—offers a more flexible high school education for students who are unsure about their future career paths.
Czech living standards on par with Slovenia, surpass Spain and Portugal
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According to new data from the CZSO, among the Visegrad Group nations, the country maintains the highest living standards.
Czech news in brief for December 19: Thursday's top headlines
Czech government approves climate, energy plan, most Czechs oppose working until age 67, and Amazon doubles holiday shipments in Czechia.
Czech film Waves makes Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature
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If Waves earns a final nomination next month, it will be the first Czech film to achieve the honor in two decades.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Wednesday's top headlines
President Pavel signs Czech budget despite reservations, Czech charter targets 'antigypsyism', Czechia honors Václav Havel’s legacy today.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Public trust in Czech president dips slightly, Czechia could tighten rules for Temu, and Prague lowers parking fees for holiday season.
Charles University to honor shooting victims with multiple events this week
The anniversary of the tragedy, Dec. 21, will be marked with a silent memorial, a fund-raising concert, and a mass.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Monday's top headlines
Czechia watching Syrian migration changes, UK approves Křetínský’s Royal-Mail takeover, and Charles University enhances safety a year after shooting.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia's first battery-powered trains begin service, Czech rental prices set to climb faster in 2025, and homegrown glass art shines at major new exhibit.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Saturday's top headlines
Ice warning issued in Prague and Central Bohemia, Czech scouts to bring Bethlehem Light to Czechia tonight, and more weekend headlines.
Who’s staying, who’s leaving: The changing face of foreign residents in Czechia
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In a change from 2022, foreigners now make up less than 10 percent of the total population amid an increase in people returning to their home countries.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Friday's top headlines
Rakušan: Schengen border checks must not last, Prague to buy Žižkov Station, and Gemini meteor shower peaks tonight.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czech, Bavarian PMs meet on energy, rail links, Czech crown steady vs. euro, weak against dollar, and retailers brace for holiday rush.
Czech news in brief for December 11: Wednesday's top headlines
US ambassador to Czechia resigns post-election, Czechia to debate compensation for transgender surgery, and court rules on media ownership.
