French store removes fiery Czech-made hot chips from shelves
The store manager became concerned over children's safety when he found out the chips were part of a social media challenge.
Real life Czech 'wet bandits' duped after officials slow the flow of public fountain
A park in South Moravia attracted people who filled jugs with hundreds of liters per day, but local officials said enough is enough.
News in brief for April 21: Police take aim at speedsters across Czechia today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 21, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 17–21)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events for the most recent week.
Czechs mark '420' with annual Konopex cannabis festival
This year's event will feature hemp beer, educational talks, and a competition for the most beautiful cannabis plant.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
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Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
PHOTO GALLERY: See the new train station to be built near Stromovka
Work will start on two new stations, an overpass, and a modern section of track now that the 130-year-old iron bridge has been removed.
Disinformation websites and their readers in Czechia are decreasing
Social media users and groups, on the other hand, are playing a greater role in spreading disinformation.
Czechia to see temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius, but cold weather will follow
There will be a brief break from the overcast and wet conditions that have affected Czechia for several weeks.
News in brief for April 20: German transport strike shuts down Prague flights
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 20, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
'420' is here: How much do you know about cannabis in Czechia?
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Take our quiz to test your knowledge of cannabis usage and laws in the country.
Seven-day isolation after Covid no longer mandatory in Czechia from Thursday
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Doctors or health officials will still be able to order isolation in some cases, such as people in contact with those who have weakened immune systems.
Czech government to propose new legal definition of rape
The current definition does not explicitly include the absence of consent.
News in brief for April 19: Police investigate tragic fall at Prague's National Theatre
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Almost two-thirds of Czech employees don’t earn a minimum decent wage
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Inflation and lower salary increases mean that more people working in Czechia can no longer maintain a basic standard of living.
Startup seeks to eliminate deposits for renting a flat in Czechia
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Having to come up with a large security deposit on top of the first rent and other fees can be an obstacle for many seeking to rent a flat.
Czech cities to read out victims' names for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tomorrow marks exactly 80 years since the start of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Today, Czech cities will unite in remembering Jews killed in the Holocaust.
