DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech parental benefits get a bump next year, but duration shortens
From January 1, 2024, parental allowance in the Czech Republic will increase by CZK 50,000 to a total of CZK 350,000, spread over a maximum of three years.
Prague's Faculty of Arts closed through January following tragic shooting
The main building of Prague's Faculty of Arts will remained closed until the end of next month following the deadly shooting that claimed 14 lives.
Many Czech cities to continue with New Year's fireworks celebrations
Despite Interior Minister Vít Rakušan's call to cancel fireworks celebrations, many locations will go through with their programs as planned.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Friday's top headlines
River levels fall across most of Czechia, state rail carrier changes timetable for New Year's Eve and Jan. 1, and police under review after Prague attack.
The best things to do in Prague this weekend: New Year's Eve edition
From low-key to high-end, our last-minute tips for ringing in 2024 in the Czech capital span boats and buffets, musical entertainment, and more.
New route alert: Prague launches direct flights to mountainous Turkish city
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The weekly charter service will be especially useful for skiers and people who wish to see the Cappadocia hot air balloons.
Almost 50 Czech areas, including Prague, face flood alerts
A combination of high rainfall and melting snow have contributed to rising water levels across Czech rivers, with the highest risk in Ústí nad Labem.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Thursday's top headlines
Over 40 areas get flood-risk warnings across Czechia, police instructor voices off on gun laws, and Czechia to get mild temperatures for rest of year.
Prices of nicotine products to surge in Czechia – but by how much?
As part of the government's austerity package, taxes on cigarettes (both normal and electronic), heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches will rise sharply.
Study: Around 80 percent of Czechs will use AI regularly next year
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Industry experts say that white-collar office workers will be most exposed to the anticipated rapid progress in AI development during the next 12 months.
Three in four Czechs believe the Russia-Ukraine war won't end in 2024
A survey by the Median polling agency also found that the vast majority of Czechs were not worried about the Israel-Palestine war spreading.
'A year of hope is coming': Czech PM delivers Christmas speech
In an address to the nation, Fiala acknowledged the recent economic difficulties faced by Czechia and promised that the worst is behind the country.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Prices for older apartments expected to stagnate next year, Czechs set new record for data use over Christmas holidays, and more headlines.
Czech tennis star Vondroušová among highest-paid female athletes in 2023
According to Forbes, Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová was the world's 20th highest-paid female athlete this year.
The number of tourists visiting Prague grew by 28 percent so far in 2023
The number of tourists coming to Prague from Asia has doubled this year, according to new data released by Prague City Tourism.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Final week of 2023 to be windy with scattered rain, Czech Foreign Minister emphasizes Russian threat, and more headlines.
Christmas lunch for those in need served at Prague's Archbishop's Palace
Organized by the Czech branch of the Sant'Egidio Community, around 200 people in need enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch by Prague Castle.
