Czech gas prices down for first time since Russian invasion
Also: former PM Andrej Babiš hospitalized with undisclosed issue, Czech tennis stars advance to third round in Indian Wells, and more weekend headlines
Czech TV to begin nightly news broadcast in Ukrainian
The nightly news program on Czech Television will also feature a simultaneous Ukrainian translation for refugees in the Czech Republic.
Czechs hit panic stations amid looming economic crisis
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As the Czech crown plummets in value and fuel prices spike, experts warn against taking rash steps.
Prague responds to boom in cycling with plans for new routes
The city is updating its master plan for bike routes to meet increased demand and improve safety.
Education Ministry: Ukrainian refugees should seek schooling outside Prague
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The Czech government is working to increase school capacities but spaces in big cities will still be scarce.
Disguised Prague locations spotted in two new Apple ads
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The Czech Republic has become one of Apple's favorite filming locations in recent years.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
Inflation hits quarter-century high in the Czech Republic
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New inflation data from the Czech Statistical Office confirms the plight of the Czech economy, and things will only get worse.
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Masks off: Czech respirator rules being relaxed as of March 14
Respirators will no longer be required in most indoor spaces except for public transport and some healthcare facilities.
Construction starts on Prague’s long-delayed metro D line
The city will receive a building permit in the coming weeks after an appeal to block it was rejected.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Fiala says Russian hospital air strike is a war crime, government approves CZK 5,000 aid for every refugee, inflation expected to reach double digits.
Will Ukrainian refugees be able to find work in Czechia?
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Arrivals from war-torn Ukraine number over 100,000, and steps are already being taken to ease their integration into Czech working life.
Prague named the most kid-friendly vacation city in Europe
The Czech capital beat Helsinki and Copenhagen due to its safety and high number of water parks and museums.
Renovations finishing on Prague palace where Mozart performed
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Clam-Gallas Palace has been undergoing restoration for three years and the first part should reopen in the summer.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Prague refugee center registers over 18,000 Ukrainians, Czech schools look to employ Ukrainian teachers, Babiš is frontrunner for next Czech President.
Spring is coming: dates announced for Prague Easter markets
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In the meantime the first spring market of the season opens in Prague this week at náměstí Republiky.
Social media spat over sexist ad highlights stereotypes in Czechia
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A social media storm over a sexist bank advert highlighted the challenges still facing women in the Czech financial sector.
