DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech government plans sweeping reforms to human rights legislation
Following Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, the govt. has announced amendments to domestic and sexual violence laws as well measures to protect children.
Czech news in brief for December 11: Monday's top headlines
Hockey legend Jaromír Jágr teases return to the ice, Czech MPs to meet for final session of 2023, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czech public underestimates wage gap, tree planted for Olga Havlová in Bratislava, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 9: Saturday's top headlines
Funeral of late well-known Czech politician Karel Schwarzenberg takes place, James Bond exhibit opens in Prague, and doctor-government dispute is not over.
Czech news in brief for December 8: Friday's top headlines
Germany to extend border controls with Czechia, new Baroque exhibit opens in National Museum, and Pavel outperforms Zeman as president in a new poll.
An average Prague apartment will cost you 15 annual salaries, study shows
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Although apartments have become marginally cheaper to purchase, a serious lack of new buildings paired with high prices has caused sales to plummet.
Czech glass wins UNESCO distinction, crystalizing a fine cultural legacy
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The custom of handcrafting glass dates back to the 13th century in Bohemia, and today there are over 5,000 expert glassmakers nationwide.
Czech news in brief for December 7: Thursday's top headlines
Hanukkah celebrations begin in Prague tonight, teacher fired for spreading disinformation, and more top headlines for Dec. 7, 2023.
Czech news in brief for December 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Tram collision in Prague leaves three injured, Czech labor minister proposes minimum wage hike, and Schwarzenberg coffin to go on display today from noon.
Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czechia's average wage surges by 7 percent, but declines in real terms
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Despite a sizable increase in nominal wages, rampant inflation seen in much of the past two years has actually devalued salaries.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague mayor under fire for racial slur, doctors strike could end by Friday, and St. Nicholas events take place throughout Czechia today.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czechs flock to the slopes amid massive weekend snowfall
Ski enthusiasts nationwide made the most of favorable weather conditions over the weekend – timed perfectly with the opening of many major ski resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia likely to raise minimum wage to CZK 18,900 monthly, Czech football team to face Portugal and Turkey in Euro 2024, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Sunday's top headlines
Heavy snowfall leads to travel complications across Czechia, Czech hockey star David Krejčí retires at age 37, and more weekend headlines
Czech news in brief for December 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague bans pro-Palestine protest due to slogan, state reaches agreement with doctors over pay, and Czechia braces for more heavy snow.
