Euro adoption pros and cons: Czech economists react to the president's speech
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Political analysts and economics shared mixed views on Czech President Petr Pavel's New Year's Day speech which advocated for euro adoption.
Czech news in brief for January 2: Tuesday's top headlines
Two-time Czech Wimbledon champ announces pregnancy, police say New Year's Eve celebrations relatively uneventful, and more top headlines for Jan. 2, 2024.
Czech president's speech calls on society to overcome fear in aftermath of shooting
President Petr Pavel's speech also touched on euro adoption, the success and failures of the current government, and the vulgarization of politics.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Monday's top headlines
Czech tax reform package goes into effect, 59-year-old Czech actor makes pro basketball debut, and more headlines for January 1.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Sunday's top headlines
Czech pensions to increase by CZK 360 from January, NHL star returns to Czech Republic after suffering concussion, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Saturday's top headlines
Czech Foreign Minister urges continued support for Ukraine, prisons face overcrowding as inmate numbers surge, and more daily headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Friday's top headlines
River levels fall across most of Czechia, state rail carrier changes timetable for New Year's Eve and Jan. 1, and police under review after Prague attack.
Czech interior minister urges regions to avoid fireworks after Prague shooting
As the country still recovers from the horrors of last Thursday's massacre, Vít Rakušan urged people to not increase public nervousness and unease.
Almost 50 Czech areas, including Prague, face flood alerts
A combination of high rainfall and melting snow have contributed to rising water levels across Czech rivers, with the highest risk in Ústí nad Labem.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Thursday's top headlines
Over 40 areas get flood-risk warnings across Czechia, police instructor voices off on gun laws, and Czechia to get mild temperatures for rest of year.
Prices of nicotine products to surge in Czechia – but by how much?
As part of the government's austerity package, taxes on cigarettes (both normal and electronic), heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches will rise sharply.
Study: Around 80 percent of Czechs will use AI regularly next year
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Industry experts say that white-collar office workers will be most exposed to the anticipated rapid progress in AI development during the next 12 months.
Three in four Czechs believe the Russia-Ukraine war won't end in 2024
A survey by the Median polling agency also found that the vast majority of Czechs were not worried about the Israel-Palestine war spreading.
'A year of hope is coming': Czech PM delivers Christmas speech
In an address to the nation, Fiala acknowledged the recent economic difficulties faced by Czechia and promised that the worst is behind the country.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Prices for older apartments expected to stagnate next year, Czechs set new record for data use over Christmas holidays, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Final week of 2023 to be windy with scattered rain, Czech Foreign Minister emphasizes Russian threat, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 25: Monday's top headlines
Slovak police arrest man over Prague shooting threats, Czech footballer enjoys Christmas carp in London, and more headlines for December 25.
