New riverfront park opens in Prague’s Malá Strana district
The run-down area next to Mánes Bridge now has new trees, benches, paths, and a stairway where people can sit and watch the river.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
CERMAT explained: Applications to Czech secondary school are due today
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What you need to know about the standardized test and why it's becoming increasingly controversial.
Czech news for March 1: Budget deficit soars, government pension row continues
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Czech environmentalists cry foul as Poland extends coal mining in Turów
Environmentalists plan to turn to international courts for help following Poland's decision to prolong mining until 2044.
Czech officials say plant-based product labels violate EU law
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According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the labels can mislead consumers. One organization, however, says that changing them would cause confusion.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Marvel at a bizarre Czech hand cream advertisement from the 1990s
Czech television was full of rather unusual adverts in the 10 years after communism – one of which showed the multi-purpose use of a hand cream.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Shortages of medicine for children persist, Toyota plant resumes production, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 28, 2023.
Panic in the produce aisle: Which vegetables will cost you more in Czechia?
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A shortage of vegetables in export countries has driven up prices in Czechia. Here are the salad-bowl favorites you'll pay more for.
Plans for Czechia’s tallest skyscraper back to square one
The former industrial city has halted the original project and will hold a contest for a new design.
Czech news for Feb. 28: Czech crown within touching distance of record high
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Council of Europe calls for a ‘breakthrough’ in Czech treatment of Roma
While some progress has been made, Roma still face discrimination in many areas of life.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
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A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech ambassador to US talks Ukraine, Frutisimo expands to Germany, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 27, 2023.
First hydrogen-powered bus to hit Prague streets this spring
This comes after a series of attempts in recent years to make the capital's public-transport options more environmentally friendly.
Czech news for Feb. 27: German strike affects Czech flights, Prague Castle increases tour prices
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.
Sky gazers may be able to see the northern lights from Czechia this week
An eruption on the surface of the sun sent a wave of charged particles that hit the skies over Central Europe.
