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.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech rescue team saves three from rubble after earthquake in Turkey
Firefighters from the Czech Republic have helped locate and extract three survivors from collapsed buildings in Adiyaman, Turkey this weekend.
Weekend headlines: New Czech-American defense agreement drafted
Plus: Finland knocks Czechia out of contention at Sweden Hockey Games, dozens protest closure of Plzeň airport, and more headlines.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Praga engineering company launches motorcycle, Czechs increasingly pessimistic, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 10, 2023.
Family of student tragically killed in Prague accident appeals for help and answers
Consuelo Zambra was just 23 when, less than two weeks ago, she was hit by an unoccupied car. Her family now needs to raise money to help get justice.
Prague ranked Europe's safest city for travelers
Low levels of crime and a well-equipped police force mean that Prague is also ranked the world's third-safest city for visitors.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Thousands queue up for chance to get new, coveted banknote
With no way to order or reserve the notes online, some people queued overnight in sub-zero temperatures to get the special CZK 1,000 note.
Map shows where every Prague transit vehicle is in real time
The map, which will eventually be added to the PID Lítačka app, lets you search by each route or type of vehicle to see how long you will have to wait.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Hockey match celebrates anniversary of Nagano 1998 triumph, tram line repairs ahead of schedule, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 9, 2023.
EU Blue Cards: New law could make it easier to stay in Czechia
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The government has approved a draft amendment that would make getting a work and residence permit for non-EU nationals less challenging.
