Average length of Czech retirement spans 24.5 years
The average length of time a senior citizen spends in retirement in the Czech Republic has increased by two years over the past decade.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for October 24, 2021
Covid-19 R number hits 12-month high, MEP Kateřina Konečná elected new leader of Czech Communist Party, and more top headlines from this weekend.
Vítkov to host October 28 ceremony in honor of the foundation of Czechoslovakia
The National Monument in Prague will host October 28 celebrations this year, despite the hospitalization of Czech President Miloš Zeman.
China warns of retaliation over Taiwanese visit to the Czech Republic
The country "will take proper and necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty," says Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.
Poland, Netherlands turn high-risk red on Czech Republic's latest Covid-19 travel map
Cyprus has also been elevated from medium-risk orange to high-risk red, increasing restrictions for travelers without proof of vaccination or recovery.
Czech President Miloš Zeman's condition has slightly improved, say doctors
Doctors from Prague's Central Military Hospital gave an update on the Czech president's health on Friday evening.
Czech Republic's oldest university elects first ever female head
Milena Králíčková was elected by a large majority to be Charles University's new rector.
Russian embassy 'ketchup bandits' hit with reprimand for April incident
Prague authorities have meted out reprimends to those who defaced the Russian embassy following revelations about the 2014 Vrbětice explosions.
Prague court overturns obligation to fill in passenger locator form
The measure, in place to help Czech authorities with tracing efforts, has been deemed in violation of human rights.
Senate session on transfer of powers set for November 9
A regularly updated article with all the latest news on the state of the Czech president’s health amid post-election talks.
Cross-border health center, first in EU, opens between Czech Republic and Austria
A unique health center serving both Czech and Austrian patients has now opened between České Velenice and Gmünd.
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Czech weekend news in brief: Top headlines for October 17, 2021
Covid-19 cases continue to rise, hospital approaches request for info on President "urgently and responsibly", and more headlines from this weekend.
Drumming for Bubny marks 80 years since first WWII transport of Jews from Prague
Survivors and their families gathered at Prague's Bubny Railway Station yesterday on the anniversary of the first Jewish transport from the Czech capital.
Hungary, Finland darken to high-risk red on Czech Republic's latest Covid travel map
Luxembourg will also move from orange to red on the latest map that governs incoming travel restrictions, valid from Monday.
UEFA will not fine Sparta Prague over accusations of racism among its fans
No evidence of discriminatory behavior or racism was found at a recent match between Sparta and the Glasgow Rangers in Prague, the UEFA has concluded.
Czech PM Andrej Babiš ready to hand government to new five-party coalition
Babiš will not accept President Miloš Zeman's directive to head talks in forming a new government, he told journalists on Friday.
President Zeman's wife asks for patience, says his treatment and recovery will 'take time'
Ivana Zemanová appeared before the media at Prague Castle today to ask for patience and for time to allow Zeman to regain his strength.
