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.
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WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know your Czech composers?
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As the annual Prague Spring festival opens, test your knowledge of Czech classical music.
Higher alcohol taxes, a change to VAT, and ending 22 tax exemptions: Czechia presents huge finance reform
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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala says that Czechia has little choice but to impose the austerity measures to curb skyrocketing public debt.
Czech Nature Photo chooses winning entry, exhibition opens in Prague today
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A Slovak photographer received the 2023 award for a vivid photo of a female and male bear fighting.
Czechia reports a big drop in inflation: What does it mean for consumer prices?
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Many food prices dropped compared to April, and analysts expect inflation will continue to slow down for the rest of the year.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Czech parties, labor organizations react to big fiscal reform
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 11, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
MEPs approve Istanbul Convention against domestic violence as Czechia lags behind
The first legally binding instrument on preventing and combating violence against women has still not been ratified because of six member states.
Czechs traveling to the US will no longer need proof of Covid-19 vaccination
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Non-US citizens traveling to the country for tourism reasons have needed to present proof of vaccination for over 18 months.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Gorillas have rough and tumble at Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo captured a candid moment of two gorillas playfighting, following the arrival of a 25-year-old gorilla last September.
Prague to invest CZK 46m into modernizing, creating more capacity in classrooms
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The schools will get funds to implement projects under a city action plan to improve education, but have to pay it back within five years.
