Polish company buys Czech e-commerce leader in billion-dollar deal
The Mall Group, one of the Czech Republic’s largest internet marketplaces, has been bought by Polish e-commerce group Allegro.
Czech mortgage rates set to soar after historic interest rate hike
The Czech National Bank has delivered another shock with an interest rate hike of 1.25 percent, the biggest in 24 years.
Czech morning news roundup: Feel-good Friday edition for Nov. 5
This week's most inspiring headlines: a desolate Prague underpass transformed, a record plum harvest, and Czechs adults love playing with Lego.
U.S. tech firm to open a new design and development hub in Prague
TruU’s $2.5 million investment will create job opportunities for Czech-based tech engineers and data scientists.
Czech national ice hockey team drops ‘Czech Republic’ from uniforms
The change is in line with current international trends, according to the national team’s spokesman.
Czech morning news roundup: Thursday, November 4, 2021
Czech Republic among Europe's worst for new car emissions, IKEA to raise prices due to supply chain problems, Czech swimmer breaks breaststroke record.
Leader talks: CEO Alican Emiroğlu on how Volvo is gearing up for the electric future
The company is eyeing a record year for sales in 2021 with increasing interest in electric cars on the local market.
Anger grows as Czech football hit by yet another racism row
The latest allegations follow a string of incidents which have highlighted Czech football’s persistent problems with racism.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Napoleonic-era mass grave uncovered in Brno cellars, fatal hit-and-run incident in Prague, new Charles University head to focus on gender equality.
Insight: How will the incoming Czech government approach international relations?
The forthcoming change of regime is likely to see a shift away from the East and closer to Western alliances.
Travel from the Czech Republic to the US resumes Nov. 8: Here's what you need to know
The change comes as Covid cases spike in the Czech Republic. What will a worsening pandemic mean for future of travel to the States?
Glen Hansard to headline Wenceslas Square concert honoring Havel's legacy
Remembrances of the Velvet Revolution, 1939 student protests, and Havel’s legacy will take place again in the center of Prague on Nov. 17.
Czech morning news roundup: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Rumors of improvement in Zeman's condition, Czech model acquitted of drug trafficking, and defect likely in tragic Liberec cable car crash.
The "Auntie Czech" collective marks a year of helping Polish women access safe abortions
As reproductive rights are called into question around the world, where does the Czech Republic stand on choice and who can undergo an abortion here?
President Zeman prepared to name Fiala as next PM
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the political transition in the Czech Republic.
Prague international school breaks down gender barriers with non-binary toilets
The International School in Prague has introduced gender-neutral toilets to cater for students who identify as non-binary.
Czech Republic weekly coronavirus news for November 1–7, 2021
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.