Morning headlines: Czech tourist killed in glacier collapse in Italian Alps amid heatwave
Plus: Czech parliament to ratify NATO enlargement in early autumn and firefighters spend nearly 40 hours extinguishing warehouse blaze.
This weekend in Prague: An animated Mucha exhibit opens at the castle
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Plus: Last chance for coffee in the dark, see the classic 'Bonnie and Clyde,' practice your salsa steps, and more.
On this day in 1942: A Czech feminist and suffrage activist is executed in Prague
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For many women, the struggles that Plamínková fought for are still relevant today; this year marks 80 years since her death.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
Lunch costs are eating into Czech wallets – here's what you'll pay in Prague
In the capital, a noonday meal has gone up CZK 45 over the past two years, and many who are trying to cut back on spending have opted out.
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Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
Promenade planned for Prague’s center, with trams back on Na Příkopě
The historical route of the former city wall and moat will become a single shopping and leisure concourse.
Half of international students stay in Czechia to work after graduation
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International students strengthen the country’s population of qualified university workers while promoting Czechia in the world, say pollsters.
EU approves ban on new fossil-fuel cars from 2035, will Czechia be ready?
New rules will be finalized during the Czech EU presidency, but Škoda and Hyundai are already making the transition.
'Rage and grief': Czechia reacts to US abortion ruling
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Czech activists, grassroots, and the expat community denounce the U.S. abortion rollback and are determined to fight for women's reproductive rights.
American actor Liev Schreiber to attend Karlovy Vary film festival
Plus: General Petr Pavel to run for president, senate approves lower social insurance fees for part time jobs, and more.
Which regions are ranked the best to live in Czechia?
An annual ranking looked at education, the environment, childcare, infrastructure, and other factors to rank every Czech region for its livability.
Survey: Czech wages highest among V4, but far behind Germany
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An annual report shows sharp differences in both wages and taxes across Central and Eastern Europe.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
How to save money while boosting Czechia’s energy security
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Prime Minister Petr Fiala wants to boost Czechia’s self-sufficiency by reducing the use of Russian fossil fuels, and you can help.
Ukraine update: Prague to reopen refugee center despite mayor's objections
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Dates set for Czech presidential elections
The Senate chairman pushed up the announcement to make a level playing field, as some people seem to be already campaigning.
