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.
Over 90 percent of Czech students work alongside their studies
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A high cost of living has made work a necessary element of many Czech students' university lives – often to the detriment of their learning.
Which nation do Czechs like the most – and least – worldwide?
A recent study finds that Slovakia is viewed the most favorably worldwide by Czechs, with other surprising results included.
Mortgage rates in Czechia now among the highest in the past 20 years
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Due to the high rates and other factors, the volume of mortgages granted is significantly lower than last year.
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Czech Interior Ministry replaces controversial Putin body-bag banner with symbols of peace
The Czech Interior Ministry honored the upcoming anniversary of the Velvet Revoltuion with a new banner installation bearing a message of love.
Czech medical chamber warns of decline in Czech healthcare standards
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The government directive giving 8 percent in health insurers' payments to care providers isn't enough, say officials in the healthcare sector.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Nov. 14-18, 2022.
