The Ukraine crisis a year on: More refugees apply to extend visas
Around half a million temporary protection visas have been granted to Ukrainian refugees, with about 200,000 finding work in the past 12 months.
Today's news headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 20–Feb. 24, 2023.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
Czechia to ban sale of nicotine pouches to under-18 year olds
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Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Czech universities may need to issue new diplomas after students' gender transition
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The government recently announced a planned amendment in the law in a bid to make post-transition life easier for young people.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
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A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 13–Feb. 17, 2023.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
EU Blue Cards: New law could make it easier to stay in Czechia
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The government has approved a draft amendment that would make getting a work and residence permit for non-EU nationals less challenging.
The number of licensed firearm holders in Czechia grew in 2022
Interest in gun ownership has been rising over the past years, according to new data released this week by the Czech police.
Tomáš the tank, donated by the Czech public, takes part in war
A national fundraising campaign raised over CZK 30 million to purchase the tank, which has been used by Ukraine's military.
Czech firefighters depart for Turkey to help search for earthquake survivors
Following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left over 1,300 dead, the Czech Republic is sending its urban search-and-rescue unit to help search debris.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 6–Feb. 10, 2023.
Czechs won’t boycott Paris Olympics even if Russian athletes compete
The International Olympic Committee may let "neutral athletes" from Russia or Belarus compete if they don't represent their countries or support the war.
Record-high number of new HIV cases reported in Czechia
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For the first time, the number of new cases involving foreigners exceeded the number of cases of Czechs.
