Czech museums return Nazi-looted art to Jewish owner's descendants
A Jewish businessman from Brno gave four paintings to the National Gallery Prague in an effort to be allowed to emigrate during World War II.
Three 'hero' tourists stopped a tragedy on Charles Bridge
A 19-year-old woman was about to jump, but several people noticed her strange behavior and caught her just in time.
Prague-based developers are supporting journalists in the information war
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Journalists breaking stories around the world are being helped by a team of designers and developers in Prague.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Gwen Stefani comes to Prague, new Avatar film tops highest-grossing list in Czechia, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 14, 2023.
Can money buy love? Czechs spending more and more on Valentine’s Day
The average person in Czechia spends about CZK 900 on the romantic day, which has increased rapidly in popularity in the last decade.
Czech apartment prices fall for the first time since 2013
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Prices fell in all regions across the country, but the quarter-on-quarter drop in Prague was the lowest.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Wolt couriers will protest in Prague’s Wenceslas Square today over pay changes
Contractors for the delivery company say their pay has fallen due to changes the company made at the end of January.
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.
Victoria’s Secret to open first store in Prague shopping center this spring
The lingerie chain is expanding its presence in Europe in an effort to boost its declining sales figures.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Exhibition puts Czech designers in the spotlight, U.S. ambassador's music recommendations, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 13, 2023.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Profession and nationality affect how often people work in the office vs. at home
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Europeans still go to the office more than Americans, but Czechs have found the 'happy medium,' according to a new report.
Czech universities may need to issue new diplomas after students' gender transition
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The government recently announced a planned amendment in the law in a bid to make post-transition life easier for young people.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
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A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 13–Feb. 17, 2023.
Pedestrian bridge from Prague 7 to 8 nears spring completion
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A new bridge that will save pedestrians a significant amount of travel time between the districts is set to open to the public within the coming months.
