Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
Russia says Czechia sent Moroccan-owned tanks to Ukraine without its consent
The Czech Foreign Ministry and a Czech arms company call the Russian account of events disinformation.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
EU residents moving to Czechia will be required to register with Interior Ministry, new draft law says
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The government also plans to introduce a new electronic system in which applicants for residency can document their application.
Security checks at Prague Castle have ended
The announcement comes after almost seven years of the strict measures, which have often caused queues outside the castle.
End of an era: Prague neighborhood loses 130-year-old railway bridge
Construction workers in Prague dismantled a railway bridge in the city's Holešovice neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rainy weather in Czechia turns to warm temperatures later this week
A cloudy and damp week should hopefully improve by the weekend, but there could still be occasional thunderstorms.
News in brief for April 17: Prague takes flood precautions due to high river levels
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, April 17, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague for April 17
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Prague Airport set to streamline security checks, eliminate limit on liquids
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Thanks to new scanning technology, passengers traveling at Prague Airport's Terminal 2 can look forward to faster security checks in the near future.
Vinohradský Pivovar opens new brewery outside of Prague
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The popular Prague beermaker will now be able to brew twice as much beer thanks to its new brewery in Káraný, northeast of Prague.
Weekend headlines: Large-scale demonstration set for Prague today
Plus: Zdeněk Svěrak inducted into Anděl Awards Hall of Fame, Czechia tops Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, and more weekend headlines.
Happy birthday, National Museum! Prague landmarks open for free today
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Prague's National Museum celebrates 205 years on April 15, and the main building and associated locations all offer free admission to celebrate.
Czech women getting far fewer abortions, but also using contraception less
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The reason for this seemingly paradoxical decline is, among other things, Czechs' lower prioritization of sex.
Prague Comic-Con kicks off today with Danny Glover, MacGyver, and cosplay stars
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Fans of science fiction and fantasy can see actors from Star Wars and the new Star Trek series, and meet famous comic book writers.
