Prague 2 gets new queer street art exhibition promoting inclusion
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This is one of several projects of the Prague! organization, which aims to change public perceptions through street art.
New Czech law will likely not punish parents who spank their kids
This week, Labor Minister Marian Jurečka stressed the importance of discerning between excessive violence and reasonable disciplinary action.
Low-income families in Czechia eligible for back-to-school subsidies, govt. says
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School supplies, lunches, and excursions will be part- or fully-subsidized for children of families with low incomes.
News in brief for Aug. 25: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
German festival will celebrate Czech culture, Sparta Praha loses to Dinamo Zagreb, and more headlines for Friday, Aug. 25.
New data shows domestic and sexual violence rising in Czechia
Although a disconcerting trend, this may be a reflection of more victims coming forward and improved police competence in dealing with cases.
Explore Czech history on Castle Night 2023
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Several castles nationwide will open up this Saturday, offering tours, exhibitions, and a look into Czechia's past.
New Czech law set to make liability insurance compulsory for e-scooters
If passed by parliament, operators of electric scooters, Segways, and golf carts will pay hundreds of crowns per year for insurance.
Changes to austerity package increase tax on alcohol and lower it on e-cigarettes
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The adjustments mean that tax advantages of employee benefits stay in place, and that newspapers and magazines will have a lower VAT rate.
News in brief for Aug. 24: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Greece PM thanks Czechia, government approves domestic violence prevention plan, and more headlines for Thursday, Aug. 24.
Cheaper abroad: Czechs increasingly crossing the border to buy basic items
High inflation has caused the prices of many products to become more expensive than in Poland, and even in typically pricier Austria and Germany.
Czech Senate officially passes bill ending PVZP insurance monopoly for non-EU foreigners
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The new law allows long-term non-EU residents in Czechia to take out health insurance with a range of providers.
Populist ANO movement would win general election, poll shows
According to a new poll, the Andrej Babiš-led party would get around one third of the total votes in a general election held this summer.
Czech women's volleyball team secures comeback win over Germany
The victory means that Czechia has a decent chance of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the European Championships.
News in brief for Aug. 23: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Historian's dismissal sparks controversy, Bohemians 1905 fined for their fans, and more headlines for Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Work on Prague Bubny-Výstaviště railway to start in 2025
The construction is part of a project to modernize Prague's railways and create a direct connection to Václav Havel Airport.
Czech Senate committee rejects ratification of Istanbul Convention
Opponents slammed the treaty for being 'an ideological document' offering no practical help for victims of domestic violence.
New Czech anti-cybercrime unit seeks to curb online attacks and fraud
Established at the start of 2023, the division against online crimes targets the sharp rise of cybercrime in Czechia.
