How Czech road safety is set to improve in 2022
The Czech Republic has long had higher than average mortality rates in the EU. One company hopes to see that change.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Czech police may have made mistakes in Roma man's death, first Czech fighter likely died in Ukraine, and a Czech classic digitally restored for Cannes.
Damage in Prague apartment blaze estimated at CZK 100 million
The fire brigade extinguished an apartment fire in Chodov, more than 30 people people were evacuated.
Primark price hikes to impact Prague location
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Prices are set to rise on a number of items at fashion chain stores, including Prague's discount clothing retailer Primark.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (May 6)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, May 2, 2022
Lower house chairwoman visits Sweden, gas reserves to be boosted, and houses of Parliament will open to the public this weekend.
Prague unveils new-look trains to match trams and buses
Prague's integrated transport is becoming more integrated as a new design scheme is rolled out across all of the city's vehicles.
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.
