Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Coal phase-out planned by 2033, large sums spent by parties ahead of October election, Brno court releases corrupt politician on parole.
Police seek suspect in air-gun shooting of Prague bus and trams
The suspect shot out seven windows of several public transport vehicles including a bus and two trams.
Czech Republic sees jump in unemployment at the end of 2021
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As unemployment rises to 3.5 percent, the new Czech government looks to create better conditions for foreigners on the domestic labor market.
One in ten Czechs over the age of 80 have not been vaccinated
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 10–16.
Prague mayor rents former flat to single mom as part of a pilot project
More top headlines for Prague and the Czech Republic for Monday, January 10, 2022.
A new art installation in Prague sheds light on fake news
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A unique new light exhibition outside Prague's Municipal Library represents the swarm of disinformation in the modern world.
Half of Czechs keep financial savings at home, says new survey
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About 50 percent of Czechs keep financial savings at home, usually in a drawer, according to a new survey published by Raiffeisenbank.
Czech weekend news in brief: January 8–9, 2022
Dlouhé stráně power plant to temporarily close to visitors, Siniaková kicks off 2022 with doubles title in Melbourne, and more headlines from this weekend.
Travel update: Finland, Latvia turn dark red on latest Czech map
From Monday, all EU countries except for Romania will be red or dark red on the Czech Republic's Covid-19 "traffic light" travel map.
5 surprising things that will get more expensive in Czechia in 2022
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The new year brings with it some surprising price hikes while several consumer items will stay the same, for now.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, January 7, 2022
Polish ambassador in Prague dismissed over Turów comments, Czech Mattoni founder's descendent dies, popular Czech fairytale star accused of sexual abuse.
Does your birth date affect your job prospects? A Czech study thinks so
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Kids at the younger end of their school year group face more struggles than their peers throughout later life, including in the job market.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Man arrested over bomb threat at Prague Castle, mortgage holders can claim emergency energy benefit, Investor Index shows returns for Czech funds in 2021.
Czech marmalade, chocolate, and cake take home Great Taste Awards
While sweets dominated the list of winners, one particularly peppery entry took home a Golden Fork for best International Food and Drink in 2021.
Brno launches fixer-upper pilot project for more affordable flats
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The Czech Republic’s second city is offering rental apartments on the cheap for those willing to repair them at their own expense.
A number of changes are planned for Prague public transport in 2022
An overview of changes coming to the Czech capital's public transport system now and later this year.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Court rejects appeal against halted hijab case, Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, European greenfinch named Czech Bird of 2022.
