DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Can a Czech-made app boost your work well-being? We tried it
With over 3 million users, VOS.health offers a myriad of features to help with your work-life balance: the Expats.cz staff tested them out.
Most Czechs see real estate as best overall investment option
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Land ownership was the second-most highly rated investment option, and the popularity of cryptocurrencies has slumped since 2021.
Czechia to tighten kratom and hemp regulations, backtracks on full e-cigarette ban
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The measures aim to protect young people from the risks associated with substances and promote safer consumption practices.
Czech news in brief for October 10: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia re-elected to UN Human Rights Council, government to debate PET bottle deposit system, and Prague's Českomoravská metro to close for year.
Holocaust survivors' museum to open in Schindler's Czech factory
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Oskar Schindler's factory became a place of refuge for Jews persecuted by the Nazis during World War II.
Prague's Flora metro station to close for 10 months amid reconstruction
The Prague Public Transport Company says that the station's infrastructure is presently 'too outdated' and not accessible enough.
Czech news in brief for October 9: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech unemployment hits three-year high, Pavel to join Ukraine defense meeting in Germany, and Primark to open fourth location in Czechia.
Czechia among 17 EU countries calling for swifter return of rejected asylum seekers
According to the group of over 15 states, the current framework is outdated and no longer suitable, harming national and continental security.
Czech gang sentenced for exploiting migrants for slave labor in UK
A British court has sentenced three Czech nationals to a total of 26 years in prison for human trafficking.
Czech news in brief for October 8: Tuesday's top headlines
Hundreds in Prague rally for Israel on anniversary, Walesa, Tsikhanouskaya to attend Forum 2000, and German investors to take over Vítkovice Steel.
Amazon Prime Day is here: Does it make sense for Czechia-based shoppers?
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Large-scale discounts across hundreds of applicances and gadgets could save you thousands of crowns – here's how to make the most of the deals.
5 practial tips for Signal Festival 2024: Get your glow on – from castle to gallery
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Event organizers share their best tips for this year's festival of lights, taking place from Oct. 10-13.
Nine stops and 25 minutes: Plans for Prague airport-city center express move ahead
The Ministry of Transport has announced 'huge interest from foreign partners' as it seeks an investor for part of the project, due to finish in 2030.
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.
Slovak town declares state of emergency after fatal weekend bear attack
Politicans are calling for the culling of 30 bears that are regularly seen near human dwellings; a similar attack took place in in the same area in 2021.
Czech news in brief for October 7: Monday's top headlines
Former Taiwan president to visit Prague amid tensions, hospital warns of new TikTok challenge, and Library Week kicks off in Czechia.
Build your own Prague funicular with this new construction set
The popular Prague vehicle is out of commission until 2026, but you can get your hands on its updated version in the from of a new SEVA toy model.
