A hard stance on soft drinks: Companies protest against government's tax-rise decision
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The VAT rate for non-alcoholic beverages – including mineral water – will rise from 15 to 21 percent.
Due to overcrowding in offices, Prague is asking drivers to register for licenses online
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Renewals can now be done online via a new portal, but a lot of people are still unaware of the possibility.
Czechia's wet windy weather will clear through the weekend
The heaviest rainfall is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, with almost all parts of the country affected.
Barrandov Bridge reconstruction cripples morning traffic in Prague
The second phase of renovations will have a bigger impact on traffic than last year's initial work did.
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Pavel is second Czech president to attend memorial for Roma Holocaust victims
The Memorial to the Roma and Sinti Holocaust in the Czech Lands will open on the location in the first half of 2024.
Open day, free concert, and illuminated buildings mark 100 years of Czech Radio this week
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The celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Czech Radio will culminate in a free mega-concert on Thursday in Riegrovy Sady.
Czechia's second chance at Eurovision glory has a literary twist
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The Czech entry on the 37-book list of nominees for the Eurovision song contest may speak to a different generation of Eurovision fans.
First he takes Berklee: Support Czech cimbalom player in his journey to prestigious U.S. music school
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The first Czech cimbalom player to study in the U.S. wants to further push the boundaries of the unconventional instrument.
Child care coverage, availability of GPs are Czech health sector priorities
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Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek said he will request an increase in fund for mental health care and prevention programs.
Weekend news: Czechia finishes tenth in Eurovision, florists expect big Mother's Day
Plus: Miss Czech Republic crowned, ANO rejects tax increase, and more weekend headlines.
Book World 2023 brings contemporary authors from Ukraine, Taiwan, Iran to Prague
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The public and exhibitors from more than 30 countries come together around the concept of ‘Authors Without Borders.’
The Czech government's austerity package: How will it affect you?
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From a change to VAT rates to a rise in several taxes, here are the most important points from Thursday's huge fiscal reform plans.
Czech MPs want to tighten ban on top politicians' media ownership
In a meeting next week, the government coalition is seeking to include a stricter ban on media ownership.
Hop-ocalypse: Beer tax hike to leave small Czech pubs and restaurants struggling
A VAT increase of over 10 percentage points for draft beer will damage many small businesses, business groups say.
New route alert: Prague to Ulaanbaatar direct flights launching this June
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The flights are part of a renewed effort to promote bilateral Czech and Mongolian tourism and strengthen economic and security ties.
News in brief for May 12: Czechia and Slovakia face off in ice hockey world championships
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday May 12, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
