Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Court rejects appeal against halted hijab case, Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, European greenfinch named Czech Bird of 2022.
Family fun in 2022: A children's museum is opening in Prague this year
After successes in 2021 despite pandemic closures, the National Museum now aims to get more kids interested in history.
What changes will affect daily life in the Czech Republic in 2022?
The new year brings various changes to personal finances, driving regulations, and family laws.
Can nuclear power fix the Czech Republic’s dirty air problem?
The EU wants to give a green light to nuclear investments, in a move causing celebration in the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic has the third highest obesity rate in Europe
New data shows that nearly 70 percent of Czech men are overweight while six out of ten Czechs are overweight, and one in five is obese.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
Decline in Czech suicide rates intact despite the pandemic
Last year saw the second lowest number of suicides in the Czech Republic’s recorded history, though the rate is still higher than the EU average.
Amid an energy crisis, what are the Czech Republic’s renewable options?
Spiraling prices for gas and electricity have highlighted the need to diversify the country’s energy supply.
Living standards in the Czech Republic now better than in Spain or Portugal
The purchasing power parity of the Czech Republic has hit new heights, surpassing a number of western EU countries.
EU data confirms rip-off phone tariffs in the Czech Republic
Mobile services are much more expensive in the Czech Republic than in any other EU country according to the latest figures.
Getting a raise in the Czech Republic: Is now the time to ask for more money?
With the cost of living rising and the labor market tight, employers might find it hard to refuse, so should you be asking for a raise?
Czech man suffers serious injuries trying to blast garden mole with fireworks
A man in České Budějovice was taken to hospital with two broken legs after using illegal fireworks to try to rid his garden of a mischievous mole.
Prague's Christmas markets are opening amid a Covid surge – here are the rules for visiting
Concerns are being raised about whether the Czech Republic’s traditional Christmas markets can go ahead as planned as Covid cases skyrocket.
Death of pregnant Polish woman sparks new wave of abortion protests in Czechia
On the Day of Polish Independence, protestors marched against hardline abortion laws at the Polish consulate in Ostrava.
Learn the ups and downs of flying a drone in the Czech Republic
Whether you’re in it for fun or business, a drone class can give you a clear understanding of the Czech regulations and teach you the right way to fly.
Czech mountain chalet with a presidential past open to visitors
The chata in the Jizera Mountains once served as a lodge for the Czech president; this week it celebrates 30 years of being open to the public.