EXPLAINED: How Czechia's state budget works – and why the deficit could affect your finances
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Next year’s budget aims to curb spending and increase revenue by ramping up taxes and ending tax concessions. What does this mean for everyday citizens?
Czech trust in world leaders falls: Macron, Čaputová outperform Biden, Zelenskyy
A new survey shows that trust in Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dropped, while Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán is more trusted than US President Biden.
Czech news in brief for December 19: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech president signs state budget, police track man who shot and killed an infant and her father, and respiratory illnesses nearing epidemic figures.
As ‘tube toilets’ disappear, Prague works to expand free WC network
The permanent closure of these tubular WCs across the capital has spurred the city to support schemes offering toilets free of charge.
'Heart to the Castle' initiative marks 12 years since Havel's death with Prague parade
In addition to commemorative events, politicians and dignitaries took to social media to mark 12 years since Havel's death on Dec. 18, 2011.
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Senior Czech minister: Orban is a ‘Trojan horse’ who helps Russia
Martin Dvořák, the Czech minister for European affairs, strongly condemned the Hungarian PM’s decision to block EU funds directed to Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for December 18: Monday's top headlines
Prague police to charge couple in Christmas cookie scam, Czech National Bank may slightly reduce interest rate, and more Monday headlines.
'Czech' trdelníks strike a deal on Shark Tank, franchise across the states
Crispý Cones, based on ice cream-filled trdelníks sampled by the owner in the Czech Republic, have now hit the states after appearing on Shark Tank.
Tubs of Christmas carp to hit the streets of Czechia this week
While some supermarkets have halted sales of live fish at their locations, Christmas carp will go on sale across the country this week.
Czech real estate market expected to rebound in 2024, say experts
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Projections suggest a year-on-year increase in property investments of up to 15%, with retail and residential sectors expected to thrive.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Sunday's top headlines
Prague pledges CZK 13.4 million to aid Ukrainian children, Czech Food Chamber expresses concern at price increases, and more headlines.
Prague's Holešovice Market to host Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market
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On Sunday, December 17, a special Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market will offer handmade decorations, ceramics, and other unique Christmas gifts.
Brno named European Capital of Christmas 2024
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The Czech city has been recognized as a "creative Christmas jewel" by the jury of the European Capital of Christmas competition.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Saturday's top headlines
No firework displays in Prague on New Year's Eve, Czech MEP helps push through EU media freedom agreement, and Czechia faces Switzerland in ice hockey.
New illuminated display to shine a light on Florenc metro station
The permanent installation aims to show that Prague’s public transport network acts as the city’s nervous system.
Czech hangover-cure soup lands a spot on list of world's top 100 dishes
The annual TasteAtlas awards also named Czech cuisine among the top 100 in the world, outranking Austria, England, and Sweden.
