Potential exodus of women from Czech labor market could cripple companies
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With every fourth woman considering leaving the labor market, Czech companies could suffer devastating consequences.
The era of cheap flights is over, but fall might see a slight fare drop
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A wide range of factors from higher fuel prices to staff shortages mean that truly cheap flights won’t be coming back.
Massive 9.8 ton symbolic bell has arrived in Prague from Austria
Plus: Czech minister rejects Russian terrorism support accusation, confidence in Czech economy falls further, and Europe facing worst drought in 500 years.
Culture tip: Several museums and galleries in Prague offer free admission
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Cutting back on spending doesn't mean having to do without culture; several venues showcase art and objects for free.
Prague ranks among the least bike-friendly cities in new global biking index
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According to a 2022 ranking, which evaluates cities' cycling infrastructure, Prague was ranked 73rd among 90 cities.
Put it on my tab: Czech online grocery chains explore installment payments
Inflation is causing some families to have trouble making ends meet, and some stores are trying to help with new programs.
Morning news headlines: New Czech Railways ad features same-sex couple
Plus: More and more Czechs falling below poverty level, German Chancellor to visit Prague in one week, and major roadwork to D11 highway begins.
Czech players from Russian KHL barred from playing for national team
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Rents in Czechia are tipped to rise for the next year — here’s why
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The situation is affecting younger people in particular, who may find themselves living with their parents longer.
Czech culture this week: See short films by young Prague filmmakers
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Plus: Manifesto Anděl celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day with a special program, alternative rockers Pixies come to Forum Karlín, and much more.
Prague 5 has city's smelliest public transport passengers, says new survey
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Only about half of Prague's public transport passengers shower daily, according to a new Ipsos survey about the Czech capital's cleaning habits.
Czech man breaks own record, eats 205 plum dumplings in one hour
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Radim Dvořáček from Ostrava was the winner of this year's plum dumpling eating contest, wolfing down 85 more dumplings than the second-place finisher.
Effects of a nuclear incident in Ukraine could reach the Czech Republic
As fighting continues around the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, meteorologists have created a map of potential radioactive fallout.
Czech families to receive CZK 5,000 benefit per child next week
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The one-off benefit will be paid by the Czech government to low- and middle-income families from Aug. 24.
Gas prices on the rise in Europe again due to Russia’s pipeline halt
Plus: Firefighters extinguishing a blaze in industrial complex, Czech wins Man of the Year international contest, and more headlines.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.15–19, 2022) saw Czech "hunger stones" resurface, soldiers decorated for help in forest fire blaze, and a rare statue go on exhibit.
Prague is looking for volunteers to release baby hedgehogs into their gardens
Due to the destruction of the animals’ natural habitat, Prague wants to help baby hedgehogs to transition into adult life.
