Photo of Brno mayor with lines of white powder spreads on social media
Markéta Vaňková claims that she does not remember what happened while maintaining her innocence.
Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
EXPAT VOICES: Making friends in Czechia isn't always easy for foreigners – here's why
Our survey revealed that many people believed Czechs were initially less welcoming and more distant than expected, although knowing the language helps.
Czechia's major whistleblowing law comes into force on Aug. 1
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The new act will make it much safer to report employers' wrongdoings via the creation of an official, transparent channel to investigate complaints.
Czech Minister of Labor advocates for euro adoption by 2030
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Marian Jurečka says Czechia will fulfill the Maastricht criteria by the end of the decade.
The Czech passport is one of the most powerful in the world
Czechia continues its upward trajectory in the 2023 Henley Passport Index, coming ahead of the US and Australia.
A quarter of food imported to Czechia fails inspection
The Czech Agrarian Chamber calls for tighter checks amid findings that southeast Asia has the highest proportion of food that violates standards.
What are your rights as an employee in Czechia during a heatwave?
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The Czech Labor Code requires a number of provisions if indoor or outdoor temperatures exceed a certain threshold.
Czech companies prepare for possible ban on aspartame
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Following the World Health Organization's warning about the sweetener, Czech companies are keeping an eye out for any EU rulings.
Barbora Strýcová wins women's doubles Grand Slam at Wimbledon
Alongside her Taiwanese partner, the 37-year-old Czech won her second Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
Police shut down snake-handling tourist attraction near Charles Bridge
The crackdown targeted individuals illegally and forcefully charging tourists for animal photo opportunities.
These are the air and rail disruptions expected for summer 2023 in Europe
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Industrial action and delays can often occur with very little warning – be sure to regularly check with airlines and airports on potential hold-ups.
Charles and Masaryk universities in Czechia ranked among world's best
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The 2024 QS World University Rankings put Charles University as Czechia's top-performing higher-educational institution, coming inside the world's top 250.
Czech Interior Ministry launches new user-friendly reservation portal for foreigners
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The new website offers more information than the years-old current system and aims to make the user experience easier.
Protesters halt traffic in central Prague in bid to reduce speed limit
Marching from Prague 7 to the National Museum, this is the last of the weekly protests before temporarily stopping for the summer.
New survey shows falling Czech support for helping Ukrainian refugees
Significantly fewer people said they support the idea of accepting the refugees into Czechia – this amount now stands at just over 50 percent.
Inflatable giant billiard balls appear on Prague's Vltava
The aqua-based exhibition shows the power of water and incorporates a centuries-old relief designed to monitor rising river levels.
