DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Czechia set to launch fully digital ID cards in 2024
The government stresses that using the digital ID will be fully optional, although some public institutions will have to recognize them.
Say 'yes' to continue: Motol Hospital announces AI voicebot that speaks 60 languages
Set to be rolled out in spring 2024, the tool will improve communication between the public and hospital as well as reduce the workloads of staff.
Politico: Pavel among Europe's 28 most influential figures in 2024
The Czech president's tough stances on China and Russia, as well as unwavering support for Ukraine, earned him a spot on the list.
Czech news in brief for November 29: Wednesday's top headlines
Polish drugstore chain heading to Czech market, heavy snowfall leads to traffic collisions and a fatality, and police accuse six in cult murder.
Czechia’s Citizen Portal announces new services and a user-friendly makeover
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The update makes it easier to find the services you need, improves the site's search function, and also comes with useful new features.
Beloved Czech holiday fairy tale reimagined in animated adaptation
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The Proud Princess will return to screens in an animated 3D version; the original 1950s fairy tale is a classic of Czech Christmas cinema.
Giving Tuesday 2023: How to donate, volunteer, and help in Czechia
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Czechs gave the most to children, people with disabilities, animals, and humanitarian relief last year. Read our tips for where and how to give this year.
‘Happy Station’: Prague’s Hlavní nádraží to undergo major transformation
The project aims to enhance the travel experience while cleaning up the area in front of Prague's main railway station known as 'Sherwood Forest'.
Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
Czech news in brief for November 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Controversy as pro-Russian writer appears at trade union rally, Pavel makes official vist to Italy, and snow complicates traffic in Czechia.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
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The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
Faster hiring and no discrimination: Generations sound off on job hunting in Czechia
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Many young people said employers were not communicative and transparent enough, whereas older generations faced age discrimination.
More snowfall and zero temps forecast for Czechia this week
The first heavy snowfall of this winter hit most of Czechia last weekend, with the mountainous Krkonoše region seeing up to 60 centimeters of accumulation.
Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Monday's top headlines
Iconic Havel jacket auctioned for CZK 2.76 million, first heavy snowfall of winter season hits most of Czechia, and more headlines.
New Stage at Prague's National Theatre celebrates 40 years with Lego model
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The Czech brutalist landmark turns 40 years old this weekend, with visitors invited to help build a model of the building using 25,000 Legos.
