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Czech news in brief for November 30: Thursday's top headlines
Czech drug smuggler on Europol's most-wanted list faces 24-year-sentence, parliament passes state budget, and Czechia's first ice day is on the books.
Czechia set to launch fully digital ID cards in 2024
The government stresses that using the digital ID will be fully optional, although some public institutions will have to recognize them.
Politico: Pavel among Europe's 28 most influential figures in 2024
The Czech president's tough stances on China and Russia, as well as unwavering support for Ukraine, earned him a spot on the list.
Czech news in brief for November 29: Wednesday's top headlines
Polish drugstore chain heading to Czech market, heavy snowfall leads to traffic collisions and a fatality, and police accuse six in cult murder.
Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
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Czech news in brief for November 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Controversy as pro-Russian writer appears at trade union rally, Pavel makes official vist to Italy, and snow complicates traffic in Czechia.
Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Monday's top headlines
Iconic Havel jacket auctioned for CZK 2.76 million, first heavy snowfall of winter season hits most of Czechia, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 26: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Republic to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, National Technical Museum revives iconic steam locomotive, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 25: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia responds to new China viral infections, debate on vehicle no-entry zones in Old Town takes new turn, and more top headlines for Nov. 25, 2023.
Czech news in brief for November 24: Friday's top headlines
Czech health minister calls on WHO to monitor new China virus, Czech university cancels thesis requirement due to AI, and Czechs eye Black Friday deals.
Motivation for learning a second foreign language low among Czech pupils
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Around 60 percent of students reported no opportunity to use their secondary language with native speakers.
MultiSport no more? Czech companies to slash benefits due to austerity package
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A new survey shows that 40 percent of employers plan to cut perks like meal vouchers, language classes, and fitness plans.
Czech news in brief for November 23: Thursday's top headlines
Half of schools in Czechia to participate in Monday's strike, plans for highspeed Prague-Dresden train move ahead, and more headlines for Nov. 23, 2023.
Plan to revitalize Florenc bus station area gets green light
Czechia’s antimonopoly office has approved the takeover of the company that owns the Florenc bus station.
Czech news in brief for November 22: Wednesday's top headlines
Teacher's strike to move ahead, most Czechs back NATO membership, and more top headlines for Nov. 22, 2023.
Czech officials advocate stronger Africa collaboration to address illegal immigration
Top Czech officials say openly addressing criminal networks fueling undocumented migration to Europe is crucial to effective policy-making.
