VZP monopoly on foreigners' insurance to remain in place for now
The state health insurance company's five-year monopoly over foreigner's commercial insurance was approved by the lower house of parliament last year.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Prague sends hundreds of heaters to Ukrainian cities
The Central Moravian city of Olomouc dispatched hundreds of generators to Kolomyia, in Western Ukraine.
A record-high number of foreign students studied at Czech universities last year
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The numbers of students from India and Belarus are gradually increasing, the Czech Statistical Office said in a new report.
Czech Prime Minister unveils street named for Václav Havel in Luxembourg
An installation that plays Havel's voice was also revealed at the ceremony in the capital city's Kirchberg neighborhood.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
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.
