DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
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Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Corporate giants ranked: Czechia’s most valuable billion-crown companies
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The study found that each business in the ranking had a valuation of over CZK 1 billion.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Monday's top headlines
Prague's Febiofest film festival files for bankruptcy, Czech Education Minister pushes for budget increase, and more Monday headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 19: Sunday's top headlines
Brno's brutalist Prior department store to be demolished, Czech football team to face Moldova for Euro 2024 qualification, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 18: Saturday's top headlines
Thousands honor anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czech fundraiser collects millions for Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine, and more.
Czech news in brief for November 17: Friday's top headlines
Czechia pays tribute to Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day, center of Brno sees pro-Palestine protest, and more top headlines for Nov. 17, 2023.
Peru and Czechia nearing agreement for working holiday arrangement
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If finalized, the pact would join similar accords the Czech Republic maintains with Canada, New Zealand, Israel, Chile, and Japan.
Czechia considers criminalizing pro-Palestine slogan amid rising tensions
Officials say that Hamas and affiliated groups use the saying "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" to promote the destruction of Israel.
Czech news in brief for November 16: Thursday's top headlines
Czech PM proposes further freezing of Russian assets, Prague train station's free water dispenser draws criticism, and more for Nov. 16, 2023.
Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Václav Havel award in New York
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The award recognizes writers persecuted for their beliefs who exemplify the late Czech dissident's commitment to human rights advocacy.
Czech news in brief for November 15: Wednesday's top headlines
Smaller Black Friday savings expected this year, Germany extends border checks, Prague opens 'Little Moon City', and more on Nov. 15, 2023.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
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The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
Czech news in brief for November 14: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech camera crew robbed at gunpoint in US, highest constitutional officials to discuss foreign policy at Prague Castle, and more for Nov. 14, 2023.
Czech health officials: Covid numbers climb but hospitalizations remain stable
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While cases are expected to climb in coming weeks, officials called the outlook "stable," and typical for fall.
Czech university heads denounce surge in anti-Semitic incidents
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More than 30 leaders from Czech universities and colleges have signed an open letter denouncing growing anti-Semitism on campuses.
New study predicts which jobs in Czechia will be most impacted by AI
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About a third of Czechs believe artificial intelligence will impact their jobs within five years, according to a new Charles University/Ipsos study.
Czech news in brief for November 13: Monday's top headlines
Health officials to address increased respiratory cases today, former NHL goalie and Nagano player Čechmánek dies, and more headline for Nov. 13, 2023.
