Czechia signs NASA Artemis Accords to bolster space exploration
The treaty opens the door for Czech aerospace companies to work with NASA, and sets out an international cooperation framework.
News in brief for May 4: Czech Olympic gold medalist wins World Cup series in shooting
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 4, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague International Marathon takes place this weekend from a new starting point
The marathon has moved its starting line to the lower part of Wenceslas Square to better accommodate participants.
He comes in colors everywhere: Czech president releases official postage stamp and portrait
Although originally refusing an official portrait, Petr Pavel changed his mind due to high demand.
Czech video game with embroidered characters has the internet in stitches
The trailer for the upcoming Scarlet Dear Inn went viral on Twitter, getting more than 23 million views.
Despite growing numbers of investment flats, owner-occupied housing dominates in Czechia
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A new study found that one in 10 apartments across the country are owned by people who have invested in multiple properties.
Freer than the UK, Germany, and Canada: Czechia shines in 2023 World Press Freedom Index
Czechia's media have surged up the annual rankings in the past three years.
T-Mobile becomes first provider to launch bank identity verification in Czechia
Customers will now be able to purchase a new phone fully online, without needing to prove their identity in-store or via a courier.
Student climate activists march in Prague, will protest until Thursday
The students want the Czech government to end reliance on fossil fuels and do more to address the climate crisis.
News in brief for May 3: Czech goalkeeper enters exclusive list of Premier League's greatest players
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague's first-ever NFT sale off to an embarrassing start
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Out of over 1,300 available non-fungible tokens offered by the capital, less than 10 have been sold in the space of over two months.
Česká spořitelna completes takeover of Russia-owned Sberbank Czech clients
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The Czech bank has now acquired Sberbank's Czech-based customers, who have not been able to make payments for over 12 months.
Czech pension system sees record deficit, reform talks are underway
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The Czech pension system is highly dependent on economic cycles, making it unsustainable in the long run.
Czechia to review who can donate blood amid a spike in HIV
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A record-high number of HIV infections in 2022 has led the government to propose stricter checks on blood donors.
The new 'All-German' ticket is here: Can travelers from Czechia get on board?
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Unlike the cheap tickets for travel in Germany last year, the new program is a monthly subscription allowing a lot of regional travel.
Deadline extended: You can still wheel to work this month in Czechia
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The scheme, which allows people to track and upload their environmentally friendly routes, encourages greener modes of travel nationwide.
Recovery or recession? New data on Czechia's economic future released
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The economy grew slightly compared to the previous quarter but shrank year on year for the first time since 2021.
