News in brief for Sept. 1: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech president expresses reservations about pension amendment, Czech women dies is New Zealand, and more headlines for Friday, Sept. 1.
Czech president signs new driving rules into law: Here's what you need to know
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Starting next year, the driving age will be lowered while the speed limit is raised. Changes to the points penalty system will also go into effect.
More Russian attacks on Czech banks: Hackers call for end of support to Ukraine
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Among the affected institutions were Komerční banka, ČSOB, Air Bank, Fio banka, Raiffeisen, Moneta Money Bank, and the Prague Stock Exchange.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
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The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
News in brief for Aug. 31: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Czechs move ahead at the US Open, summer temps to return to Czechia and more top headlines for Thursday, Aug. 31.
New 'build-to-rent' housing surges in popularity across Czechia
According to a survey, there are now twice as many purpose-built furnished flats available for immediate rent compared to the first half of 2020.
Czech ambassador: US sees Czechia as an important partner in Central Europe
In an interview with the Czech Press Agency, Czech Ambassador to US Miloslav Stašek also spoke about a possible second Trump presidency.
Passengers in Czechia warned: Flight chaos to and from UK will continue for days
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A technical incident involving UK air-traffic control systems has caused major issue for planes flying to and from the UK.
News in brief for Aug. 30: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Saxony to send more police at Czech-German border, Prague cracks down on illegal billboards, and more headlines for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
News in brief for Aug. 29: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Kundera's books travel from Paris to Brno, energy prices up 62 percent since 2021, and more headlines for Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Excessive bureaucracy is costing Czechia: A new plan to cut red tape could help
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The Chamber of Commerce has put forward a plan detailing how to reduce the country's administrative burden and save billions of crowns.
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Russian imperial policy poses major security threat to Czechia, warns PM
At the Czech ambassadors' meeting today, Prime Minister Fiala also cautioned against underestimating China.
Czechia prepares vaccines for potential new Covid-19 variants this autumn
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The vaccines, which will target new strains of the coronavirus, will not be actively promoted and advertised in Czechia.
News in brief for Aug. 28: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Czechia wins two bronzes at World Athletics Championships, week starts with cool and rainy weather, and more headlines for Monday, Aug. 28.
News in brief for Aug. 26: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Czechia fears effects of German recession, apple growers go bananas over prices, and more headlines for Saturday, Aug. 26.
New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
Low-income families in Czechia eligible for back-to-school subsidies, govt. says
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School supplies, lunches, and excursions will be part- or fully-subsidized for children of families with low incomes.
