Plan to bring affordable housing to young families in Prague gets early approval
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The city aims to create new cooperative housing to help young families and people in key professions
Czech income tax to be reduced at the start of 2021
Zeman objects to the cut but returned it unsigned, enabling it to take effect.
Employer survey: Bleak outlook for jobs in the Czech Republic for 2021
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Widespread layoffs are anticipated in gastronomy, while the e-commerce and logistics sectors will lack qualified candidates
Ice swimming: A chilly Czech holiday tradition gains pandemic popularity
Before watching Czech "otužilci" swim the Vltava on Dec. 26, learn more about this not-for-the-faint-of-heart pastime.
Prague's newest green space is planned for a recreated island in the Karlín and Libeň districts
An international competition to design a park on a re-created Rohan Island will take place next year.
Babiš: First vaccines to arrive on Boxing Day, but public will have to wait until February
The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Europe
Nail allegedly from Jesus’ crucifixion found in a secret chamber in a Czech monastery
A gold-decorated box in a hidden cavity has been left untouched and forgotten since the time of the Hussite Wars.
Most supermarket chains will open on the morning of Dec. 24 for last-minute holiday shopping
Five of the biggest chains have announced they will open for Christmas Eve day, while two will be closed
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 21, 2020
The Czech Republic will cancel flights from Britain, govt. to debate tightening of restrictions, prolonged emergency state Wednesday
Prague City Hall makes a U-turn, agrees on plans for a parallel airport runway
The Prague Assembly voted in favor of a parallel runway, it is called for accelerated construction of the railway to the airport
Raise a pivo in protest: Czech pub owners to make beer-mug chain from Malá Strana to Old Town Square
Government pandemic restrictions have pushed many pub owners and restauranteurs to the brink of financial disaster.
On the anniversary of his death, Václav Havel remembered worldwide for his dedication to truth
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Havel passed away nine years ago but his legacy lives on in monuments worldwide; take a tour of the streets and landmarks bearing his name.
Czechs will spend less on Christmas this year, with fewer and cheaper gifts
Younger people in particular plan to cut back on holiday spending, and more shopping will be online
Czech govt. earmarks another CZK 1 billion in support of arts and culture
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A new call for applicants will go out in January, and those in audiovisual arts will now be eligible.
Revised gun law allowing silencers and night scopes approved by Czech Senate
An amendment to the Weapons Act is intended to bring Czech law in line with an EU directive.
NGP’s Rembrandt and the National Museum’s 'Kings of the Sun' exhibitions to remain open
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An exception to the latest restrictions has been made for two popular shows with valuable items loaned from abroad.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates, Dec. 16: free antigen testing starts, exemption sought for Christmas mass
In addition: A bill for another round of compensation passes both houses of Parliament; scientists blast government's pandemic approach
