Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
Almost half of Prague billboards are at odds with current legislation, analysis shows
Mapping the billboards is the first step toward the city hall’s goal of tackling visual pollution.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Czech cars challenge Prague’s Nusle Steps in 1947
An effort to show the high quality of Czech vehicles was captured by a British newsreel company.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Cancelled flight at Prague airport, Czech rescue dogs in Turkey, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 16, 2023.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
This weekend in Prague: Masopust parades take to the streets
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Plus: Musician Dan Reed celebrates his 60th birthday, Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' is at the Estates Theater, horror and sci-fi films play Bio Oko, and more.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Prague finally gets new mayor five months after elections
The Pirates, STAN, and Spolu have signed a coalition agreement outlining how the parties will work together to run the city.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague is Czechia's most-visited tourism destinations, pizza promo goes off the rails, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 15, 2023.
Prague’s Lítačka app can now be used to pay for parking
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It is now easier for commuters to combine driving and using public transit with a single smartphone app.
Czech museums return Nazi-looted art to Jewish owner's descendants
A Jewish businessman from Brno gave four paintings to the National Gallery Prague in an effort to be allowed to emigrate during World War II.
Three 'hero' tourists stopped a tragedy on Charles Bridge
A 19-year-old woman was about to jump, but several people noticed her strange behavior and caught her just in time.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Gwen Stefani comes to Prague, new Avatar film tops highest-grossing list in Czechia, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 14, 2023.
Czech apartment prices fall for the first time since 2013
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Prices fell in all regions across the country, but the quarter-on-quarter drop in Prague was the lowest.
Wolt couriers will protest in Prague’s Wenceslas Square today over pay changes
Contractors for the delivery company say their pay has fallen due to changes the company made at the end of January.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
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A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
