Czechia withholds support for UNHRC resolution on Koran burning
Czechia said it condemns hate speech but raised concerns regarding specific aspects of the resolution's text.
Foreign residents in Czechia exceed 1 million for first time
Third-country nationals, mainly from Ukraine, Vietnam, and Russia, make up 80 percent of the foreign resident population.
New passage honors forgotten Czech engineer
A shortcut from New Town to Karlín is named after Vladimír List, a pioneer of technical standardization.
News in brief for July 13: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Senate to vote on defense treaty, Macron pays tribute to Kundera, and more top stories for Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Czech lower house scraps VZP monopoly on foreigners' health insurance
The Senate claims that the monopoly, which took effect during the previous lower-house term, likely violated European law.
Czech writer Milan Kundera dies in Paris at 94
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The writer died on Tuesday, July 11 at his Paris apartment, according to a statement from the Moravian Library in Brno.
Fast-food giant Popeyes plans September launch for first Prague outlet
The chicken-sandwich chain plans to have 60 branches in Czechia and 190 in Poland in the next 10 years.
Czechia will contribute troops to NATO expansion in Slovakia
As negotiations continue on the second day of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Prague Castle confirmed Czechia's support for expansion efforts.
News in brief for July 12: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Severe storms hit Czech Republic, Roma-Ukrainian communities clash, and more top stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Austrian police catch man wanted for raping a woman in Prague
The incident occurred in the early morning hours of June 17 in Prague's Letná neighborhood.
Frog legs and pétanque: Prague's annual French market moves to Troja Castle
This year's rendezvous will relocate to the majestic grounds of Troja chateau in an effort to accommodate more revelers.
Czech govt. greenlights residence-permit program for digital nomads
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The new program would allow IT specialists and other skilled people to live in Czechia with their families.
Depeche Mode adds two new Prague dates to 2024 tour
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The synth-pop band, now a duo, is touring to support their latest album Memento Mori.
Tomáš Baťa Memorial marks 90 years with a new photo exhibit
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The timely exhibit in Zlín will feature the stopped pocket watch of the shoe empire's founder.
News in brief for July 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Czech president attends NATO summit, Vondroušová advances at Wimbledon, and more top stories for Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
Czech Labor Ministry: By 2030 over 90 percent of jobs will require digital skills
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The nature of the workplace is changing and the government plans to invest in adult education to help people adapt.
Unprecedented heatwave grips Czechia, fueling numerous wildfires
Firefighters reported a busy weekend battling blazes in nature areas amid record-breaking temperatures.
