News in brief for Sept. 30: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Over 20,000 Czechia-based Slovaks vote in general election, university academics announce October strikes, and more headlines for Sept. 30, 2023.
Eighty-five years on, Czech Senate looks back on lessons from Munich Agreement
The pre-World War II agreement forced Czechoslovakia to cede the Sudetenland territories to Germany, setting the stage for further Nazi expansion.
Government to supply Czech charities with 2 million menstrual pads
Despite this gesture, womens'-rights activists say that Czechia's value-added tax for feminine hygiene products is far too high.
Prague's ultimate entertainment hub: Fun Arena unleashes 4 floors of excitement!
Use our discount voucher for group and individual activities like paintball, an escape game, Counter Strike, Airsoft, axe throwing, and many others.
Free Czech 'election trains' will deliver Slovaks to the polls for Saturday's crucial vote
Over 1,000 people – mainly students – have registered for the free trains, which aim to boost democratic participation during Slovakia's general election.
Hosts Czechia defeated by England in 2023 European Baseball quarterfinal
A defeat by Great Britain means that the highest possible finish the Czechs can now attain is fifth position.
News in brief for Sept. 29: Top headlines for Czechia for Friday
Temperature records broken across Czechia after unseasonable warmth, Senate president hands out awards, and more news for Friday, Sept. 29.
Autumn 2023 vibes: These are the must-hear acts coming to Prague this fall
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The big names performing in the Czech capital this fall include Bryan Adams, 50 Cent, Hozier, The Prodigy, and many others.
Czechia confirms it will host its largest NATO event in over 20 years
The meeting, expected to take place in May 2024, will see heads of states come in their dozens to discuss European and global security policy.
US govt. blames pilot for 2021 helicopter crash that killed Czechia's ex-richest man
Petr Kellner and other associates died following a March 2021 helicopter crash in Alaska owing to poor pilot skills and a slow rescue response.
Czechia comes together to celebrate St. Wenceslas Day
A pilgrimage that began at the site of the martyr's death culminates in the capital today, where President Petr Pavel will attend a mass.
News in brief for Sept. 28: Top headlines for Czechia for Thursday
National pilgrimage starts as part of St. Wenceslas Day, Ministry of Defense confirms record budget, and more news for Thursday, Sept. 28.
ASK AN EXPERT: What information must be included in a Czech work contract?
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Land a new job? We spoke with a labor law expert on what signing a labor contract should and shouldn't entail.
From rail to trail: Last-minute journeys for the long weekend in Czechia
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Commemorate the Sept. 28 holiday with a pilgrim or wine-trail walk, explore autumn colors, or visit castles for medieval St. Wenceslas merriment.
Metro service between Můstek and Dejvická stations suspended this weekend
Replacement bus and tram services will be available during the disruption, which affects five stops near the center.
The Czech govt. is counting on foreigners to fill critical labor shortages
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Experts, however, say that a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to increase the foreign workforce by 20,000 is insufficient.
News in brief for Sept. 27: Top headlines for Czechia for Wednesday
Czech govt. to approve budget today, Ministry of Industry and Trade raided, record-breaking temps for Tuesday, and more news for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
