Price of Czech annual highway stamps rises to CZK 2,300 next year
The 50-percent increase is necessary for the maintenance and expansion of Czechia's highways, Czechia's transport minister said.
Prague metro service halted after blind woman and guide dog fall onto tracks
Metro service was stopped this morning on line B as officials rescued a young visually impaired commuter and her dog.
New law bans flavored heated tobacco products in Czechia
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The law fulfills an EU directive and is part a plan to reduce cancer by creating a 'tobacco-free generation.'
News in brief for June 6: Storm warning issued for south of Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Ruling in RFE/RL complaint sets precedent for foreign employees in Czechia
The Constitutional Court upheld the verdict of lower courts in a case involving the termination of an employee at RFE/RL.
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New Ukrainian delivery company opens its doors in Czechia
Nova Post, which already operates in Poland and Germany, will make it cheaper to send goods to and from Ukraine.
Donuts and 24-hour gyms: US companies eyeing Czech franchise opportunities
Victoria’s Secret just opened in Prague and Popeyes will start serving this summer, while many other international brands are waiting in the wings.
Prague hosts Europe's largest-ever Bitcoin conference this week
Starting Thursday, the event features over 100 speakers and more than 80 worldwide companies to discuss the world's first cryptocurrency.
Average Czech wage takes a hit with 6.7 percent real-term decline
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Prices again rose faster than wages, meaning that people have effectively seen a drop in their purchasing power.
Sunny days will give way to rain and thundershowers in Czechia this week
It will rain almost daily across the whole of Czechia, although temperatures will remain warm.
Ten reported injured after morning train collision in Czechia
A train hit a truck in the Kroměříž district this morning; rail traffic will be interrupted locally until the afternoon.
News in brief for June 5: Car sales perform strongly in first five months of 2023
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, June 5, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Vacation inflation: where to travel from Czechia without breaking the bank
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The cost of a vacation in Hungary has soared 28.4 percent for Czech travelers, according to a new study by financial planning company Cyrrus.
Prague warns of traffic complications ahead of June 7 UEFA final
West Ham will meet Fiorentina in Prague on Wednesday for the UEFA Europa Conference League title; residents are advised of potential complications.
Czech Post announces slower delivery, increased prices from July
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Following mass layoffs and branch closures, the Czech Republic's struggling postal system will introduce more unpopular measures from next month.
News in brief for June 4: Czechia to issue more work visas for Philippines, Mongolia
Plus: Karolína Muchová competes to make quarterfinals at French Open, Jiří Prskavec wins bronze in Canoe World Cup, and more weekend headlines.
Prague tram drivers win bronze at 2023 European Tramdriver Championship
Tram drivers Nikol Pravdová and Daniel Rašplička have won third place at the Tram-EM tram driving championship in Romania this weekend.
