DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech news in brief for May 31: Friday's top headlines
Stoltenberg advocates stronger NATO support for Ukraine, Chamber supports controversial pension reform in first reading, Czech unemployment lowest in EU
Czech Senate passes bill defining rape as non-consensual sex
The amendment to the Criminal Code that newly defines rape as non-consensual sexual intercourse, not just forcibly coerced intercourse.
Czech news in brief for May 30: Thursday's top headlines
US secretary of state arrives in Prague, hundreds gather outside govt. office in support of Gaza, and Pavel to honor hockey champs at Prague Castle today.
Court rules that Prague Castle courtyard is private – not public – space
As the castle is a place where the country's president lives and works, it cannot be considered public, says Czechia's highest administrative court.
Czech news in brief for May 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech president lands in Jordan, brings aid, thousands celebrate hockey win in Old Town, and protestors disrupt PM Fiala's book launch.
Czech intelligence uncovers Russian espionage attempts in Europe
The EU has added three entities to the sanctions list proposed by the Czech Republic: Voice of Europe, Artyom Marchevsky, and Viktor Medvedchuk.
Many EU citizens won't vote in Czechia: Which nationalities are most represented?
Voters from EU countries can vote with permanent or temporary residence in Czechia, however, many citizens of these nations won't go to the polls.
Czech news in brief for May 27: Monday's top headlines
Dostál named best goalie of World Championship, cooler temps and rain ahead for Czechia, and woman struck by train near Prague dies.
Czech news in brief for May 26: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia to face Switzerland in World Championship hockey final, Czech ForMin pushes for increased Ukraine support, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for May 25: Saturday's top headlines
Blinken to attend NATO meeting in Prague, Czech actor Jan Kačer passes away at 87, and more Saturday headlines.
Czech President Petr Pavel hospitalized after motorcycle accident
A hospital spokesperson confirmed that the 62-year-old president was admitted, treated, and kept at Prague's Central Military Hospital for observation.
Czech news in brief for May 24: Friday's top headlines
Public broadcasters are most trustworthy news providers, woman smuggling drugs in underwear caught at Prague airport, and hundreds attend rally in Prague.
Czech news in brief for May 23: Thursday's top headlines
Chamber of Deputies to debate controversial pension reform, Czech court approves extradition of Indian to US, and Book World begins today in Prague.
A population in languages: These are Czechia's most common mother tongues
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A new report calls on Czechia to bolster support for minority languages with more bilingual signposts and broadcasting. Which languages apply?
Amid aging doctors and staff shortage, Czech health system faces breakdown
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With over 400 doctor's surgeries forced to close in the past five years, pediatric and adolescent care is worst-affected by the shortage of physicians.
Czech news in brief for May 22: Wednesday's top headlines
Fiala, Netanyahu discuss ICC arrest warrants, Czech crown strengthens against major world currencies, and acclaimed Czech architect dies.
Czech news in brief for May 21: Tuesday's top headlines
Repair of faculty damaged by shooting complete, German border controls create Czech traffic jams, and govt. party members oppose cannabis reforms.
