Almost two-thirds of Czech employees don’t earn a minimum decent wage
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Inflation and lower salary increases mean that more people working in Czechia can no longer maintain a basic standard of living.
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
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Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
Startup seeks to eliminate deposits for renting a flat in Czechia
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Having to come up with a large security deposit on top of the first rent and other fees can be an obstacle for many seeking to rent a flat.
Czech cities to read out victims' names for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tomorrow marks exactly 80 years since the start of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Today, Czech cities will unite in remembering Jews killed in the Holocaust.
Stunning glass grid selected as new design for Prague's Českomoravská metro
The glass and enamel design matches other stations on the metro B line, and protects the station from the harsh groundwater.
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
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The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
Russia says Czechia sent Moroccan-owned tanks to Ukraine without its consent
The Czech Foreign Ministry and a Czech arms company call the Russian account of events disinformation.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
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On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
EU residents moving to Czechia will be required to register with Interior Ministry, new draft law says
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The government also plans to introduce a new electronic system in which applicants for residency can document their application.
Security checks at Prague Castle have ended
The announcement comes after almost seven years of the strict measures, which have often caused queues outside the castle.
End of an era: Prague neighborhood loses 130-year-old railway bridge
Construction workers in Prague dismantled a railway bridge in the city's Holešovice neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rainy weather in Czechia turns to warm temperatures later this week
A cloudy and damp week should hopefully improve by the weekend, but there could still be occasional thunderstorms.
News in brief for April 17: Prague takes flood precautions due to high river levels
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, April 17, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Weekend headlines: Large-scale demonstration set for Prague today
Plus: Zdeněk Svěrak inducted into Anděl Awards Hall of Fame, Czechia tops Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, and more weekend headlines.
Bowled over by breakfast: Bjukitchen gives porridge a gourmet makeover
The newly opened, women-helmed bistro serves signature sweet and savory oatmeal for a healthy breakfast (or lunch!) that doesn't skimp on flavor.
