The Czech Republic celebrates May 1 under the cherry blossoms
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Officially commemorated as Labor Day in the Czech Republic, May 1 traditions mark the return of warm weather and spring blossoms.
Czech firefighters respond to 88 fires during Witches Night
Plus: May campaign urges Prague residents to Bike to Work, Czech judoka crowned best in Europe, and more weekend headlines.
Czech and Polish PMs meet to discuss energy and the war in Ukraine
Czech PM Fiala also said energy security would a be a key focus of the Czech Republic’s upcoming EU presidency.
As tourists return, so do thieves: Post-pandemic crime rates surge in Czechia
Czech police reports the return of criminal activities to pre-Covid levels as travel restrictions are limited.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 29, 2022
Charles University hit by Russian disinformation, Czech soprano wins prestigious BBC music award, and Fiala visits Warsaw for urgent talks.
Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks
The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet previously said it would target Czech media but has not yet claimed repsonsibility.
Experts: Earning a 'decent' wage in Czechia is getting tougher
The Decent Wage platform found that 41 percent of the 3.6 million job contracts in the private sector did not provide a living wage.
Fun things to do in Prague (April 29 to May 5): Mirror maze marks 130 years
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Plus: Witches Night on April 30, open houses and a block party for May 1, and A-ha's first Prague appearance.
Families in Czechia to receive a one-time payment of CZK 5,000
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The one-off benefit is intended to help families cope with inflation; parents will receive payment for each child in the household.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Government makes one-off contribution to families, disinformation reported in Czech schools, Albright's funeral held in Washington.
Prague festival fundraiser to celebrate Ukrainian food and culture
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A fundraising festival dedicated to Ukrainian music and dishes will be held at the Prague Market next week.
Karlovy Vary Film Festival will show Ukrainian works-in-progress halted by the war
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The Karlovy Vary Film Festival will support the Ukrainian film industry, in cooperation with the Odesa Film Festival which cannot take place due to war.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Netflix release first pics for 'The Gray Man' filmed in Prague, demonstration held outside German Embassy, and more cyberattacks hit Czechia.
World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month
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The 721-meter long suspension footbridge will take you from one mountain ridge to another, hanging 95 meters above the mountain valley.
Czech employees in these industries feel the most career satisfaction
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A survey polling Czechs about job satisfication also revealed that many employees are seeking a change.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Czech diplomatic office in Lviv re-opens, remains of Czech intelligence general repatriated, and hard professions could get earlier retirement age.
A Czech 'Airbnb' for caravans cruises onto the holiday scene
More and more Czechs are opting out of air travel and embracing the open road. The founders of the Campiri platform explain why.
