Czech news for April 4: Czech-Slovak PMs talk energy security, Hello bank! says goodbye
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Construction of Prague's metro D line to bring three-year street closure
A section of the large Na Strži Street in Prague 4 will close, causing diversions to buses and road traffic.
Czech news for March 31: Czech National Bank reports massive losses, Czechia unveils 'digital wallet'
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, March 31, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech news for March 30: Jewish museum receives major gift, CNB leaves interest rates unchanged
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, March 30, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Thousands take to Prague streets to protest against pension changes
Czechia's largest trade union convened the protest, which was attended by Former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and supporters of the Communist Party.
The Czech president casts his ballot for lowering the voting age
Petr Pavel told a group of students yesterday that young people are often more informed on issues than the older generation.
Czechia wants to postpone debate on Istanbul Convention by another year
Four Czech ministries have voiced doubts about ratifying the international treaty, which aims to protect women against violence.
Czech news for March 29: Secret files on Ivana Trump revealed, tobacco profits rise
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
On Teachers' Day, Czech university academics plan nationwide protests over low salaries
The demonstration will feature mainly lecturers of humanities and the social sciences, who on average earn less than secondary school teachers.
Czech parliament head confirms support to Taiwan in speech to MPs
Markéta Pekarová Adamová said the two countries have a common goal of defending freedom and democracy.
Czech news for March 28: Childhood vaccination rates fall, Brno has a new sister city
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday March 28, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czechia dropping requirement for self-isolation after Covid-19 diagnosis
Low hospitalization rates combined with widespread vaccination mean that it is no longer necessary to stay home for seven days if infected with Covid-19.
Czech news for March 27: Police charge anti-govt. protesters, missing Czech in Ukraine reported alive
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday March 27, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech NGO awards mock 'Big Brother' prize to snoopers of the year
The awards are intended for companies, administrative offices, and individuals who non-transparently invade people's privacy.
Prague votes to preserve original look of historical railway bridge
The riveted bridge structure, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the capital, is a protected piece of technical heritage.
Spring forward: Czechia switches to summer time this weekend
Clocks will go forward by one hour in the early hours of Sunday, March 26. Opinion polls suggest that people are generally against the change.
Czech government extends emergency lodging rules for refugees
The costs of some accommodation will be extended for another year, but refugees also face time limits.