DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czechia among 17 EU countries calling for swifter return of rejected asylum seekers
According to the group of over 15 states, the current framework is outdated and no longer suitable, harming national and continental security.
Czech gang sentenced for exploiting migrants for slave labor in UK
A British court has sentenced three Czech nationals to a total of 26 years in prison for human trafficking.
Czech news in brief for October 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Hundreds in Prague rally for Israel on anniversary, Walesa, Tsikhanouskaya to attend Forum 2000, and German investors to take over Vítkovice Steel.
Slovak town declares state of emergency after fatal weekend bear attack
Politicans are calling for the culling of 30 bears that are regularly seen near human dwellings; a similar attack took place in in the same area in 2021.
Czech news in brief for October 7: Monday's top headlines
Former Taiwan president to visit Prague amid tensions, hospital warns of new TikTok challenge, and Library Week kicks off in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for October 6: Sunday's top headlines
New Jersey defeats Buffalo again in second NHL game in Prague, Pro-Palestine protest in Prague urges policy shift, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for October 5: Saturday's top headlines
New Jersey wins NHL season opener in Prague, Belgium to send aid to flood-hit Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Prague police detain student threatening to shoot up school class
The 18-year-old student allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at his school in the Prague 8 district.
Czech news in brief for October 4: Friday's top headlines
Parliament continues debate on key pension reform, Covid-19 and flu cases on the rise in Czechia, and Bob Dylan kicks off three nights in Prague.
Czechia's new defense strategy calls for strengthening of NATO's eastern flank
At the same time, Ukraine's ambassador to the Czech Republic is calling for more stringent sanctions against Russia reflecting security concerns.
Czech news in brief for October 3: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia reports lowest unemployment in EU, Czech education reforms to limit school deferrals, and South Moravia seeks weakest grape harvest in decade.
Designblok 2024: Prague’s premiere design and fashion festival begins today
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Over 200 artists, studios, and brands will take part in the annual event, which will focus on the theme of youth and see an old museum reopen.
Czech Republic’s response to the Middle East conflict: A firm stance on Israel
The country has doubled down on support of Israel, condemning Iranian missile attacks and blocking an EU ceasefire call with Hezbollah.
Czech news in brief for October 2: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech Republic blocks EU ceasefire statement, Czech parliament greenlights budget deficit increase, and Czech-Ukrainian police bust fraud ring.
Czechia to streamline healthcare system with shared patient records
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The shared health records will include data on cancer screenings and also sets out to make critical information available to both patients and doctors.
Czechia’s largest-ever military purchase of F-35 fighter jets moves ahead
The US Department of Defense has signed a USD 422 million contract with Lockheed Martin to deliver 24 fighter jets to Czechia.
Czech news in brief for October 1: Tuesday's top headlines
Woman and child hit by tram in Prague, Pirate party votes to withdraw from govt., a record number visit Prague Castle's Crown Jewels exhibit.
