The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
A pardon for Polish shamans, auction for naked Putin statue, snow coming, and more buzzworthy headlines for Nov. 18.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Chris Hemsworth greets 'fans' at Prague Castle
The 'Thor' movie star is back in Prague to finish shooting for the upcoming 'Extraction 2' movie.
Which Czech city speaks the best English? Hint: It's not Prague
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Despite recent improvements, Czechia still ranks lower for English proficiency than the majority of European countries.
Crossing the border for butter: Poles unhappy about Czechs shopping in Poland
With food and clothing notably cheaper in Poland, more and more Czechs have been visiting their neighboring country.
GALLERY: 90,000 pack Prague's Národní to mark Velvet Revolution
Despite the bad weather, organizers are reporting their largest turnout ever for the annual event marking the fall of the communist regime.
Citywide protests in Prague mark day devoted to Czech freedom and democracy
Marches for democracy, support for Ukraine, and the climate crisis took place on the same day as right-wing demonstrators gathered at Czech Television.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Uncovering a mass grave, sneakers salute the Velvet Revolution and more buzzworthy headlines for Nov. 16.
Czechia could see its first snowfall this weekend
In the coming days, temperatures will drop to lows of minus one degree, then return to monthly averages in December.
Czech lower house calls Russia a terrorist regime
The far-right SPD, known for its opposition to Ukraine assistance, was the only party to oppose the resolution.
Czech officials respond to missile that killed two in Poland
Prime Minister Fiala said if Russia was behind the explosion it would be considered escalation; Interior Minister said Czechia likely faces no threat.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
The Tečka app is back, baby formula recall, a sleeper train from Prague to Switzerland launches, and more buzzworthy stories from the Czech Republic.
Under pressure: Czech elementary school teachers at risk of burnout
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A worrying combination of teacher shortages, stagnating pay, and increasing classroom sizes is putting a strain on Czechia's elementary school teachers.
Czechia sees the largest increase in anti-depressant consumption in Europe
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Despite the numbers, researchers say there is no correlation between happiness and anti-depressant consumption.
Praguers pay more for coffee than people in Warsaw or Bratislava
The preferences in the type of coffee differ from Czech cities to the countryside.
Students occupy Prague universities this week to protest climate change
At sleep-ins, sit-ins and protests throughout the capital's universities, young changemakers are calling on the Czech govt. to act on global warming.
New bill would make registering a partnership or naming a child in Czechia easier
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Proposed changes to the law concerning registries would also make it easier to establish actual paternity.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Volunteers needed for psychadelic research, nationwide student protests kick off today, and more buzzworthy stories from the Czech Republic.
