Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czechia eyes chip supremacy with building of major semiconductor plant
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American semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi will build a giant factory in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
Czech news in brief for October 21: Monday's top headlines
Coalition to review draft law on housing crisis this week, rare sea wave clouds seen over Central Bohemia, and faulty Czech munitions claims dismissed.
New Czech video game transports players to 1989 Velvet Revolution
Play through the fall of the Communist regime in Velvet 89, a new game set in 1989 Czechoslovakia now available on Steam, Android, and iOS.
Five Guys, Wendy's and more: these new brands are entering the Czech market
New international chains are quickly expanding into the Czech Republic, including American fast-food chains, European discount retailers, and more.
Czech news in brief for October 20: Sunday's top headlines
Film director Věra Plívová-Šimková remembered at farewell, Slovak murder suspect found dead in Austria, and more weekend headlines.
Czech archaeologists uncover largest Bronze Age burial site in Moravia
A significant discovery near Olomouc has revealed the largest burial site of the Nitra culture, providing insights into ancient burial practices.
Prague Airport launches expanded winter schedule, with new UK routes
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Václav Havel Airport will fly to 115 destinations this winter, adding new routes to Liverpool, Belfast, and other locations from Oct. 27.
Czech news in brief for October 19: Saturday's top headlines
Flood-affected companies to get wage subsidies, contractors face audit over digitization issues, and more weekend headlines.
Elon Musk calls Czech EU commissioner 'embodiment of evil'
The stark condemnation came after Czech MEP Věra Jourová said that Musk was unable to 'tell the difference between good and evil.'
Prague's housing shortage to bring hundreds of micro-apartments
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The development is part of a growing trend of small properties, aimed especially for singles in the capital, to help deal with the huge demand for housing.
Czech PM Fiala calls Sinwar's death a positive development for Israel
Speaking to reporters following a EU summit, Fiala called the Hamas leader's death good news as he was responsible for terrorist attacks.
Czech news in brief for October 18: Friday's top headlines
Harris win seen as good for Czech, EU economies, endangered giraffe cub born at Dvůr Králové Zoo, and EU inflation slows as Czech inflation rates climb.
Czechia needs more IT experts, but wage growth is stagnating
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The growing digitalization of companies has contributed to higher demand for IT workers, but wage growth has slowed from an already-high base.
Record surge in foreign applications for Czech citizenship leads to delays
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Amid huge demand, examination centers report people waiting months for a possible citizenship test, with many needing to travel across the country.
Czech city becomes first in country to offer students free period supplies
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Inspired by initiatives abroad, Ostrava is setting a precedent for tackling menstrual poverty in schools after a successful pilot program.
Czech news in brief for October 17: Thursday's top headlines
European Commission VP Jourová criticizes Musk for promoting 'evil', Czech First Lady to receive salary, and Nick Jonas flees stage at Prague show.
