Czech president signs bill allowing sanctions against foreigners
Known internationally as the Magnitsky Act, the bill was one of eight signed into law by Miloš Zeman on Wednesday.
Statue of Putin goblin replaces controversial monument of Russian marshal in Prague
The statue will remain in Bubeneč for 30 days after which it will be auctioned off to raise money for weapons for Ukraine.
Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees may be extended another year
Unless an extension is approved by Czech parliament, the current program will expire in March 2023.
Czech Republic considers introducing supplemental health insurance
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The Czech health minister wants to boost the coffers of the country's healthcare sector by introducing a system of above-standard coverage.
Czech officials respond to missile that killed two in Poland
Prime Minister Fiala said if Russia was behind the explosion it would be considered escalation; Interior Minister said Czechia likely faces no threat.
Students occupy Prague universities this week to protest climate change
At sleep-ins, sit-ins and protests throughout the capital's universities, young changemakers are calling on the Czech govt. to act on global warming.
Czech Interior Ministry replaces controversial Putin body-bag banner with symbols of peace
The Czech Interior Ministry honored the upcoming anniversary of the Velvet Revoltuion with a new banner installation bearing a message of love.
Czech medical chamber warns of decline in Czech healthcare standards
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The government directive giving 8 percent in health insurers' payments to care providers isn't enough, say officials in the healthcare sector.
Renaissance-era wedding ring of Bohemian queen found in family tomb
A wedding ring belonging to the last Rožmberk couple has been discovered in South Bohemia.
Czech, French films awarded top honors at the Jihlava documentary film festival
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The film festival will release 140 of its documentaries to stream once the festival closes.
Czech tourist dies in Greece after boulder falls on accommodation
A Czech woman died on the Greek island after Crete when a rock fell on the house where she was staying.
A president, resistance fighters, and a Trump take home Czechia's presidential honors
In a ceremony that wasn't without its controversies Czech president Miloš Zeman honored a diverse group of recipients for heroism and merit.
'City Savior': Ukrainian president Zelenskiy awards honorary title to Prague
The Czech capital was honored for its 'humanity, mercifulness, and solidarity with the Ukrainian people.'
'Tarred with the same brush as Russia': Belarusians in Czechia face lengthy separation from their families
The first Belarusian congress focused on challenges faced by Belarusians living in Czechia took place in Prague this weekend.
Czech policymakers to present draft plan for vice tax and cannabis regulation Monday
The Fiala cabinet's anit-drug coordinator will present its strategy for tackling addiction and regulating the marijuana market.
Prague taxi driver charges over CZK 7,000 for a 5-km ride
Passengers shelled out an astronomical fare for a ride from Old Town to Holešovice last Sunday.
Czechia's 'Magnitsky Act' gains momentum as lower houses passes bill to sanction foreigners
The law, named for a Russian tax lawyer who died in a Moscow prison, is intended to bolster human rights accountability.
