Accidents on Czech highway leave 40 injured, some in serious condition
The accidents happened on a short section of the D6 highway between Prague and Karlovy Vary.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
More banks to share ATMs, news on foreigner's health insurance monopoly, Prague metro stations turn 42, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec.19.
Babiš may have faked his son's signature, expert tells court
A psychiatrist at the Čapí Hnízdo court case today also assessed Babiš's son as being in a 'stabilized' mental state and able to testify.
Czech politicians commemorate anniversary of Václav Havel's death
The anti-communist leader played an essential role in Czechia’s transition to democracy.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
VZP monopoly on foreigners' insurance to remain in place for now
The state health insurance company's five-year monopoly over foreigner's commercial insurance was approved by the lower house of parliament last year.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Dec. 19-23, 2022.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Prague marks the first day of Hanukkah with Menorah-lighting ceremonies
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Two venues in the Czech capital will light candles to honor the first day of the Jewish Festival of Lights on Dec. 18.
Despite early snowfall, Prague unlikely to see a white Christmas this year
Meteorologists give the Czech capital just a twenty percent chance to see snowfall next weekend as temperatures are forecast to rise next week.
Weekend headlines: Freezing rain and wind advisory for Monday in Czechia
Plus: Election models puts Nerudova ahed of the pack, Ukraine in need of more aid, and more weekend headlines.
Prague hospitals ban visits amid surge in cases of respiratory diseases
Prague's Thomayerova and Na Homolce hospitals have both placed a temporary ban on visitors in the week leading up to the Christmas holidays.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Imperfect Christmas trees for perfect holidays, salaries to increase, Slavia ordered to pay fine, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec. 16.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: A living Czech hockey legend returns to the ice
Due to a player shortage, former NHL star Jaromír Jágr suited up to play for the Kladno Knights, the Czech Extraliga team he owns, on Sunday.
Austrian parliament opposes Czech plan for small nuclear reactors at Temelín
The small reactors, which won't be online before 2035, are part of plans to expand Czechia's nuclear energy output.
Prague sends hundreds of heaters to Ukrainian cities
The Central Moravian city of Olomouc dispatched hundreds of generators to Kolomyia, in Western Ukraine.
Prosperity index: Czech quality of life ranks highest among CEE countries
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The ranking takes into account the economy, research, personal finances, and other aspects in calculating the index.
