Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
Bundle up! Czechia braces for arctic conditions and sub-zero daytime temps this week
As Czechia faces frigid conditions – Prague will see minus 12 degrees Celsius – officials are calling on people to protect against frost bite.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Monday's top headlines
Czech gas consumption hits lowest level since 1994, Interest rates on Czech savings accounts expected to decline, and more Monday headlines.
Gas consumption in the Czech Republic reaches lowest level since 1994
The country's role as a corridor for gas transit has also largely disappeared due to the halt of gas supplies from Russia into Europe.
Iconic clock sculpture returns to Prague's Florenc metro station
Though the original 40-year-old structure had degraded beyond repair, an exact replace produced by the city has now returned to Prague 8.
Jaromír Jágr's hockey team cuts player from Russia's KHL after fan backlash
Slovak goalie Július Hudáček, who played this past season in Russia's KHL, lasted just two days with the Kladno Knights.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Sunday's top headlines
Water levels continue to recede across Czechia, hockey stars Pastrňák and Hertl make NHL All-Star team, and more weekend headlines.
Flights diverted from Prague Airport due to dense fog, lightning strike
Multiple issues at Prague Airport this weekend have resulted in the cancellation and rerouting of flights headed to the Czech capital.
Bird Watch 2024: Czech avian experts seek public help this weekend
Residents who have an hour to spare are encouraged to participate in the annual Bird Watch event that charts the Czech Republic's avian populations.
Czech ice hockey team takes bronze at 2024 Junior World Cup
The Czech Republic's national under-20 team defeated Finland 8-5 to claim the bronze medal at this year's IIHF World Junior Championship.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Saturday's top headlines
River levels remain high in parts of Czechia, Three Kings charity drive gets underway, and an update on injured people after Prague shooting.
Draft beer prices in Prague restaurants take a significant hop in the new year
Due to a change in value-added tax rates for draft beer and continued brewery operational costs, Praguers will pay more for draft beer in 2024.
Hundreds honor Charles University shooting victims with human chain in Prague
A memorial procession walked from the center of Prague to Jan Palach Square, joined by the dean of Charles University, in a show of unity amid the tragedy.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Friday's top headlines
Czech firefighters arrive in flood-ravaged France, Czechia to commemorate 20 years of EU membership, and more top headlines for Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
VIDEO: AI gives classic Czech film 'Pelíšky' the Wes Anderson treatment
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A new YouTube clip – 'What if Cosy Dens were directed by Wes Anderson?' – reimagines a Czech classic through the eyes of the American iconic director.
Turkish e-commerce giant to enter Czech market this quarter
Trendyol, worth over USD 16 billion, will also enter Slovakia, Poland, and Bulgaria in the next few months as it plans to expand across Europe.
EXPLAINED: Why Czech PM is saying 'not yet' to euro adoption
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In a program statement, Fiala definitively ruled out talks about adopting the single currency until late 2025 – he says the country is not prepared yet.
