Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 27, 2021
Czech President criticizes Green Deal in Christmas address, temperatures forecast to soar to record highs this week, and more Monday headlines.
Czech economy forecast to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022
Economic growth is expected to reach 3.9%, and inflation 5.5%, according to a new report published by the Czech Ministry of Finance.
Prague sports venues now open for free through December
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During the Week of Free Sports, dozens of gyms, pools, skating rinks, and other sports centers are open for free in the Czech capital.
Czech weekend news roundup: December 25-26, 2021
Czech mountains report temperatures of minus 27, firefighters respond to 46 fires on Christmas Eve, and more headlines for the holiday weekend.
White Christmas: Snow warning issued for Czech Republic on December 25
Warnings for ice and snow have been issued for many areas of the Czech Republic on Saturday by the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute.
VIDEO: Czech Army takes aim at Santa Claus
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"For us, Baby Jesus brings gifts," the Czech Army states in a new video depicting Santa Claus and his reindeer being shot out of the sky.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 24, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates second Christmas under state of emergency, Prague Castle guard orchestra plays Christmas songs, and more holiday headlines.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers share the good, bad, and ugly of living in Prague
Hundreds of Expats.cz readers told us their thoughts on what makes Prague unique, and what it could do better.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Temps drop drastically in the Czech mountains last night, school holidays began across Czechia, and Czech central bank increases key rate.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
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Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Prague bans horse-drawn carriages from Old Town Square and Stromovka
The City Council has also adopted new rules for markets and for bus and boat sightseeing tours.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
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As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Czech biopic passed over for Oscar nomination, V4 meeting in focused on migration, and a Christmas lunch will be held for the homeless in Prague.
Summer schedule announced for night train from Prague to Berlin and Brussels
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Trains have much less impact on the environment than planes, but night routes have all but vanished in Europe in recent decades.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Model accused of drug smuggling has reportedly left Pakistan, Prague Mayor to run for re-election next year, frost and snow returning as Christmas nears.
Czechs drivers among the least likely to drink and drive over the holidays
Strict laws have led to a decrease in accidents, but over a quarter of drivers still say drunken driving is a main concern.
The new Czech government is already on a collision course with Brussels
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The EU’s proposal to ban the sale of combustion-engine vehicles after 2035 is unacceptable, said the new Czech Prime Minister.
