Czech news in brief for February 10: Saturday's top headlines
The ANO party elects new membership today, temperature records set throughout Czechia, and a Švankmajer retrospective set to honor artist's 90th birthday.
Prague Zoo to unveil name of newborn endangered gorilla after mass poll
After narrowing down 60 suggestions from Cameroonian children, the Czech public has chosen its three favorite names for the baby gorilla.
CNB cuts interest rate, pushing Czech crown to weakest level in almost two years
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Good intentions are behind the reduction in the interest rate, though, as the central bank hopes to stimulate spending and boost mortgages' accessibility.
Czech farmers threaten four-day Prague protest with 1,000+ tractors
Frustrated by state and EU agricultural policy, Czech farmers say they will wreak havoc on the city's main streets on Monday, Feb. 19.
Czech news in brief for February 9: Friday's top headlines
Average mortgage rate nationwide drops to 5.6 percent, ex-ombudsman questions Czechia's Israel-Palestine stance, and more top headlines.
Simple or confusing? Prague unveils new metro network map
Prague Integrated Transport is testing a new style of map that only displays the subway line on which the passenger is currently located.
A tourism boom: Stays in Czechia finally surpass 2019 levels
Almost 10 million non-Czechs came to the country in the whole of 2023, with Germans, Slovaks, and Poles being the most frequent visitors.
Czechia refuses to vote on EU migration and asylum pact
The government has announced it will abstain from voting on the proposed EU-wide agreement, owing to migrant allocation and excess bureaucracy.
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Czech news in brief for February 8: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia will not shift its Israel-Hamas stance, May 1 to become an official 'significant day' due to EU accession, HHC drug facing imminent ban, and more.
Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence
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The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
'More must be done': NGOs respond to EU environment proposals for Czechia
The European Commission has this week recommended EU countries to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent before 2040 – many say this will be hard.
Czechia on board with proposed EU anti-stalking and 'revenge porn' laws
The new draft law seeks to protect women from online harassment, which includes the sending of unsolicited images and stalking.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia not to have dedicated commissioner for euro adoption, Prague to host NATO summit in May, and Biathlon World Championship gets underway in Moravia.
Prague is calling for candle donations to warm Ukraine for a third winter
Members of the public are encouraged to send candles via the Skaut organization or donate to Ukraine to assist during the harsh winter.
Rising rents in major Czech cities expected to continue in 2024
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Rent increases and housing legislation could improve the quality of the rental experience in the Czech Republic in 2024.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia's euro adoption uproar is dividing the government
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On Monday afternoon, Czechia's EU affairs minister went rogue, breaking from coalition ranks and appointing an adviser for euro adoption.
Most Czechs say same-sex marriage law won't negatively impact daily lives
The findings come from a poll released ahead of a second reading of the same-sex marriage bill in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
