Czech news in brief for January 18: Thursday's top headlines
Freezing drizzle complicates morning traffic across Czechia, Czech films head to Berlinale, and the postal voting debate rages on.
First center dedicated to sexual violence victims opens in Prague
In Czechia, 54 percent of women have experienced sexual harassment or sexual violence, according to a recent survey conducted on 5,000 women.
Revealed: Czechia's most-visited heritage sites and castles
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Lednice State Castle took the crown for receiving the highest amount of visitors in 2023, with Karlštejn and Valtice castles making the top five.
Czech news in brief for January 17: Wednesday's top headlines
Highway accident involving 30 cows stops D8 in both directions, Prague Airport issues travel alert, and Czech building stirs up controversy in NYC.
Dual film fests opening this week in Prague showcase tragedy and humor
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Held in multiple cities, Scandinavian and Iranian festivals bring feature films from well-known and award-winning directors to Czech screens.
VIDEO: Hundreds of thousands line Prague streets to honor Czech hero
A black-and-white newsreel shows the scale and scope of the legacy of philosophy student Jan Palach who self-immolated on this day in 1969.
EXPLAINED: How to visit school open-door days in Czechia
The first part of 2024 sees both public and private schools open their doors to potential students. Here is an overview of when, where, and why to visit.
Could online shopping giant Temu transform Czech e-commerce?
Selling basic products at seismic discounts, paired with an aggressive marketing campaign, has driven more consumers in Czechia to the Chinese retailer.
Czechia gears up to get sober: 1 million expected to take Dry February challenge
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The Dry February campaign, running in its 12th year, offers various fitness-related benefits for joining its month-long campaign to stop drinking.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel critcizes Hamas activities in Gaza, Czech hockey legends make Hall of Fame, and more top headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 15: Monday's top headlines
Rent prices in Czechia fell slightly in Q4 2023, report on police intervention to be released in spring, and more Monday headlines.
US expats urged to register to vote on International Voter Registration Day
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The president of the United States will be elected on Nov. 5, 2024, but US citizens living abroad will need to register in advance in order to vote.
Two Czech cities ranked among Europe's best for remote workers
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Olomouc and Plzeň, but not Prague, have been ranked among Europe's top 10 cities for remote workers by electronics company Brother UK.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
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Czech news in brief for January 14: Sunday's top headlines
Czech PM congratulates Pirate leader on re-election, Fourteen Czechs competing in Australian Open, and more weekend headlines.
4-year-old Czech girl becomes youngest to reach base camp at Everest
At the age of four years and five months, Zara has become the youngest girl to reach the base camp at Everest, a journey that totaled 270 kilometers.
Czech tennis star Jiří Lehečka claims first ATP title at Adelaide International
After making the quarterfinals at the Australian Open last year, the 22-year-old Czech has claimed his very first ATP title at the Adelaide International.
