Czech news in brief for November 22: Wednesday's top headlines
Teacher's strike to move ahead, most Czechs back NATO membership, and more top headlines for Nov. 22, 2023.
Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Prague's Christmas markets ranked among the most affordable in Europe
The ranking found that Prague was affordable relative to UK prices, although people living in Czechia will likely feel the pinch of increasing costs.
Czech news in brief for November 21: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech national football coach resigns, hundreds of medical procedures to be postponed in Czechia, and more top headlines for Nov. 21, 2023.
Gender pay gap disclosure looms for Czech companies, sparking controversy
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Anti-disclosure execs and politicians argue that the EU law could stir up trouble in the workplace and burden smaller firms.
Post-communist Czechia: Living standards double, but not everyone feels the gain
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Despite a marked rise in purchasing power and more competitiveness since 1989, a sizable chunk of the population does not see a rise in living standards.
Czech news in brief for November 20: Monday's top headlines
Prague's Febiofest film festival files for bankruptcy, Czech Education Minister pushes for budget increase, and more Monday headlines.
Revealed: These are Czechia's 20 most common passwords
The latest NordPass data spotlights the most commonly-used passwords in the Czech Republic, many of which fall in line with global trends.
Mamma mia! Flaming hot Czech chips come under fire in Italy
Italian authorities have initiated proceedings against Czech-produced Hot Chip Challenge products, citing potential health hazards.
Czech hops town Žatec officially receives UNESCO World Heritage inscription
Two months after it was announced that the town would join the UNESCO World Heritage list, Žatec received its certificate of inscription this weekend.
Czech news in brief for November 19: Sunday's top headlines
Brno's brutalist Prior department store to be demolished, Czech football team to face Moldova for Euro 2024 qualification, and more weekend headlines.
Five who stood up to Nazis, Communists, and Russians honored in Prague
This year's recipients of the Memory of the Nation Awards included a Czech woman imprisoned by the Gestapo and a Ukrainian Orthodox priest.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague celebrates anniversary of 1989 Velvet Revolution
Thousands gathered in the city center to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution with a street festival, candle lighting, and events.
Czech news in brief for November 18: Saturday's top headlines
Thousands honor anniversary of the Velvet Revolution in Prague, Czech fundraiser collects millions for Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine, and more.
American journalist discovers Czech communist plot to recruit him as a spy
Journalist and author Mark Baker talked to Expats.cz about the elaborate lengths the Czech State Security went to in order to make him one of their own.
Unlocking freedom: The symbolism of jingling keys during the Velvet Revolution
Although a simple gesture, the shaking of keys is now seen as an iconic part of Czechia’s 1989 revolution that ousted the communist regime.
GALLERY: Forgotten photos of the Velvet Revolution go on display in Prague
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A unique photography exhibition of rediscovered footage, 'The Stifled City 68-89' will be on view at CAMP from Nov. 17-19.
