Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
The Czech Republic ranks among the world's top 10 safest countries
According to the 2021 Global Peace Index, Czechia comes in at number 9 between Ireland and Canada among the world's safest countries.
Boating season in the Czech Republic is officially underway
Rafters, kayakers, and canoers took to the Vltava River in Český Krumlov on Saturday for the ceremonial opening of the 2022 boating season.
Czech Republic tops Britain to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals
Plus: stabbing attack in Karlovy Vary leaves three-year-old dead, Dutch military convoy crashes in Czech Republic, and more weekend headlines.
Czech restaurant sales have recovered to pre-pandemic levels
Revenues at restaurants in the Czech Republic during the first three months of 2022 were up about 8 percent over 2019, though attendance was down.
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Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 15, 2022
Czech Senate chairman evokes Havel, Interior Minister comments on Romani refugees, and Easter holidays begin in Czechia.
Charity Easter market debuts at Mariánské náměstí
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An Easter market run by non-profits at Mariánské náměstí has welcomed visitors for the first time.
Victims of deadly Vrbětice blast will receive compensation
The explosion, believed to have been caused by Russian intelligence operatives, led to thousands of compensation applications.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Plastics ban set for approval today, Czech senators heading to Ukraine, forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland extinguished.
Easter in Czechia: Opening hours, public transport closures, and more
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Last’s year’s Easter Covid closures are a distant memory but holiday timetables will be in place.
Czech nurse acquitted of multiple murder charges
In 2014, the acquitted woman was charged with killing six patients in a hospital in Rumburk, North Bohemia.
From markets to brunch: 10 ways to enjoy Easter in Prague and beyond
From brunch to family activities, take advantage of the long weekend and lovely weather this Easter.
Czech diplomats return to abandoned embassy in Kyiv
Zeman supports U.S. defense pact but not a base, trade unions calls for pay rises due to inflation, Belarusian opposition office in Prague moves forward.
As inflation eats up savings, here are five tips to grow your money
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Savers are losing value by parking their money in cash accounts. Investing could be the solution.
Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Controversy erupts over US military base proposal, accusations of Roma discrimination at refugee center, ministers confirm Czech commitment to Green Deal.
Warm weather is finally coming to Czechia this week
Plus: Czech Army steps up recruitment, poll shows stronger support for Babiš, Plzeň's Great Synagogue re-opens.
