Czech news in brief for November 29: Friday's top headlines
Prosecutors uphold decision to shelve university shooting case, police accuse 14 women of pimping in Ireland, and Czechia's longest railway bridge opens.
Czech news in brief for November 28: Thursday's top headlines
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Prague today, Czechia pledges over 12mn to NATO Ukraine fund, and Křetínský nears Royal Mail takeover.
Free, English-friendly help 24/7: Czechia launches domestic violence hotline
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Hotline numbers starting with 116 are reserved for EU-wide services for people in difficult situations; support is immediate and confidential.
Survey: More than half of people in Czechia fear they will lose job next year
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A difficult economic environment and the rise of artificial intelligence has unsettled many workers nationwide, with many also considering job hopping.
Prague healthcare professional charged with 11 rapes, more victims expected
The man, who provided services in both Prague and Brno, was remanded into custody following the charges, according to a police spokesperson.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech Labor Office to close fewer branches, cause of National Theatre fire still unknown, and emergency landing disrupts Prague airport.
Surge in gender violence reports in Czechia signals both progress and pain
Data reveals that 2024 was the second-highest year for domestic abuse cases since 2014.
Easier access to medical cannabis coming to Czechia: Here's what to know
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From April next year, all general practitioners will be able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for chronic pain management.
Czech news in brief for November 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Reports of rape, domestic violence on the rise in Czechia, committee to decide on Babiš disciplinary action, and Slovak among missing from Red Sea boat.
Czech news in brief for November 25: Monday's top headlines
Pavel to attend performance at Carnegie Hall, Czech cubist painting sets record at auction, and abuse of shared cars on the rise.
Czech news in brief for November 24: Sunday's top headlines
President Pavel begins visit to Australia today, Barrandov Bridge fully reopens after repairs, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 23: Saturday's top headlines
Nationwide food drive starts across Czechia, Czechia lists law on dissolution as archival heritage, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia gets tough on influencers: YouTubers, TikTokers will need to register to post
A new Czech law, based on an EU directive, aims to ensure accountability for influencers in an effort to support responsible online content.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Friday's top headlines
Czechia against Israeli leaders' arrest warrants, Czech foreign minister arrives in Kyiv, and snowfall across Czechia disrupts commutes.
Gas leak in the center of Prague leads to evacuation of buildings
On Thursday evening, around 150 residents were evacuated from their buildings with neighboring streets temporarily shut down.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Thursday's top headlines
Ice-cold weather, snow to hit Czechia in coming days, Fiala announces date of big annual speech, and government buys even more military tanks.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Wednesday's top headlines
Nationwide marches mark 1,000 days of invasion, Czech lawmakers near final approval on easier divorce, and Czech scientists uncover meteorite origins.
