News in brief for July 2: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday, July 2
McGregor arrives in Karlovy Vary, Czechia assumes V4 presidency, and more top headlines for Sunday morning.
From Aarya to Zuma: Czech Ministry of Interior releases list of gender-neutral names
The list was issued to help trans individuals avoid ongoing hassles at registry offices across Czechia.
Study: Czech Republic positioned as fintech leader with promising growth prospects
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According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group, the financial technology sector is poised for substantial growth by 2030.
Czech startup debuts ground-breaking burger made from lab-grown meat
The prototype, however, can't be served to domestic customers as the Czech Republic doesn't sanction sales of artificial meat.
Actor Johnny Depp 'returns' to Karlovy Vary in new festival promo spot
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The actor received a warm welcome as a guest of the festival in 2021; its 57th edition kicked off yesterday.
News in brief for July 1: České Budějovice named European Capital of Culture in 2028
The top headlines for Czechia for Saturday, July 1, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
National Museum in Prague opens a permanent exhibition just for kids
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The Children's Museum, a new permanent feature in the New Building, has interactive features meant to engage young minds.
Czech police probe cult-related deaths in forest near Český Šternberk castle
Two cult members associated with a self-proclaimed healer from Kutná Hora died in a forest ritual in the Benešov region in August.
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Charles and Masaryk universities in Czechia ranked among world's best
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The 2024 QS World University Rankings put Charles University as Czechia's top-performing higher-educational institution, coming inside the world's top 250.
Summer holiday officially begins in Czechia today: How long does school break last?
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Today children at Czech schools receive their report card. These are the traditions for honoring the teacher, tips for camp, and more.
Same-sex marriage amendment passes in first reading: What's next as gay rights move ahead in Czechia?
The first reading is big step, but the amendment still has a long road ahead before it becomes part of the law.
News in brief for June 30: Karlovy Vary Film Festival red-carpet ceremony begins
Defense minister comments on global security, Fiala shows worry about Hungary and Poland's refugee attitude, and more headlines for Friday, June 30, 2023.
Towns near Prague’s Václav Havel Airport seek a ban on night flights
A group called Prague Airport Region says the nightly airplane noise is harmful to health and should be stopped.
Czech Interior Ministry launches new user-friendly reservation portal for foreigners
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The new website offers more information than the years-old current system and aims to make the user experience easier.
Heart diseases return as the leading cause of death in Czechia
The number of deaths dropped back to close to normal, and Covid-19 fell to the fourth-most common cause of death in 2022.
Czech crime center: Russia launching more cyberattacks, democratic countries at risk
Today's release of an annual report on Czechia's security shows that cyber-based threats from pro-Russian groups are particularly pronounced.
Czechia could have Europe’s second-fastest roads: Lower house approves 150 km/h speed limit
An amendment to the Road Traffic Act would make sweeping changes to driving laws including a new points system.
