Prague to dismantle shoddy Astronomical Clock calendar and replace with new design
A reconstruction that had been completed in 2018 featured inaccurate depictions of the original work.
A hard stance on soft drinks: Companies protest against government's tax-rise decision
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The VAT rate for non-alcoholic beverages – including mineral water – will rise from 15 to 21 percent.
Czechia's wet windy weather will clear through the weekend
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, with almost all parts of the country affected.
News in brief for May 15: President Pavel attends Copenhagen summit, calls for world unity
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 15, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Pavel is second Czech president to attend memorial for Roma Holocaust victims
The Memorial to the Roma and Sinti Holocaust in the Czech Lands will open on the location in the first half of 2024.
Child care coverage, availability of GPs are Czech health sector priorities
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Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek said he will request an increase in fund for mental health care and prevention programs.
Weekend news: Czechia finishes tenth in Eurovision, florists expect big Mother's Day
Plus: Miss Czech Republic crowned, ANO rejects tax increase, and more weekend headlines.
Czech MPs want to tighten ban on top politicians' media ownership
In a meeting next week, the government coalition is seeking to include a stricter ban on media ownership.
Hop-ocalypse: Beer tax hike to leave small Czech pubs and restaurants struggling
A VAT increase of over 10 percentage points for draft beer will damage many small businesses, business groups say.
New route alert: Prague to Ulaanbaatar direct flights launching this June
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The flights are part of a renewed effort to promote bilateral Czech and Mongolian tourism and strengthen economic and security ties.
News in brief for May 12: Czechia and Slovakia face off in ice hockey world championships
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday May 12, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague to charge non-residential vehicles a fee to transit its historical center
Details are still being worked out, but new rules for driving and parking in the city center could take effect next year.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Czech parties, labor organizations react to big fiscal reform
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 11, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czechia continues to record lowest unemployment in EU, April data show
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The highest demand for new employees was in the Czech capital.
Czechia's Day Against Cancer: Country raises awareness of disease
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Over 300,000 people are currently being treated for cancer in Czechia, a disease that kills 27,000 people annually in the country.
News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
