News in brief for Aug. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech films screen at Toronto Film Festival, Czech banks see decline in profit, and Czech president goes on holiday.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Off to a late start: Burčák season in Czechia is two weeks behind schedule
A combination of weather factors means that the grape harvest hasn't even started yet, even though burčák can legally be sold as of Aug. 1.
News in brief for Aug. 10: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Police chief faces more backlash on rape statements, weak tornadoes hit Czechia and more headlines for Aug. 10, 2023.
One of the busiest sections of Prague’s tram tracks will be closed for 10 days
Planned repairs will affect some of the city's backbone tram lines between I.P. Pavlova and Karlovo náměstí.
New EU app helps Czech-based travelers during emergency situations abroad
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Czech tourists will be able to get information about flight and ferry cancellations, weather changes, and consumer rights.
Extra vacation and food vouchers: What are Czechia’s most common job perks?
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A new survey reveals that in some job sectors many employers offer more vacation, while most workers receive food vouchers.
News in brief for Aug. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Facebook most used social platform among Czechs, TSMC to establish first European factory on Czech-German border, and more top headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.
Face of 45,000-year-old Czech woman revealed via new 3D imaging techniques
Fragments of a skull found in 1950 in a cave in Central Bohemia have been fleshed out using a bit of guesswork and speculation.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
'Put lemon in your water': Prague water company advises residents on foul tap-water taste
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Temporary changes in the purification process of Želivka Water Treatment Plant led many Prague 11 residents to complain about the taste of their tap water.
Designblok will expand to Prague Castle this year for its jubilee 25th year
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Two exhibitions will take place in the castle’s Royal Garden, connected by the theme of 'Journey.'
News in brief for Aug. 8: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
City offices fly rainbow flag, Czechia records coldest summer day on the books, and Czech trade surplus reaches 18.2 billion in June.
Marriage versus registered partnerships in Czechia: What are the key differences?
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While on the surface they might sound like almost the same thing, there are crucial issues that make marriage preferable for same-sex couples.
Czech Red Cross raising funds to help flood-hit Slovenia
Parts of Slovenia have been hit by the worst natural disaster in the country's modern history.
Czech tech, media, and telecoms sectors most attractive to investors
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Though M&As are currently in decline, a stabler macroeconomic environment and a new tax on company sales in 2024 may cause an uptick in investor activity.
