News in brief for April 25: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announces 2023 dates
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague Zoo to release Przewalski's horses into the wild in Kazakhstan
The agreement to send wild horses to the Central Asian country came during a 10-day trip by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to promote Czech interests abroad.
As EU moves to regulate artificial intelligence, poll finds half of Czechs AI-skeptic
New guidelines for the EU are likely to be created this year, but the technology is already in wide use.
Gap widening between what Czech employees want and what employers offer
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With double-digits inflation, benefits such as additional salaries and bonuses as well as more paid time off are increasingly in demand.
Prague says it won't hike prices for public transport fares and passes
Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib said city management supports the expansion of electronic tickets, which save costs.
Skywatchers share photos of the northern lights, visible from Czechia on Sunday
The phenomena was visible after sunset away from city lights in places with a clear horizon.
News in brief for April 24: Flood warning ends in Prague, ferry service resumes
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, April 24, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Karlštejn Castle ceremonially reopens after three-year reconstruction
The 675-year-old monument – one of Czechia's most-visited – now offers various new exhibitions and a visitors' center.
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Travel expert: AI could replace one-third of jobs in Czech tourism industry
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Other parts of the nation's workforce are also technically at risk, although the majority of Czechs are not worried about their job security.
French store removes fiery Czech-made hot chips from shelves
The store manager became concerned over children's safety when he found out the chips were part of a social media challenge.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Real life Czech 'wet bandits' duped after officials slow the flow of public fountain
A park in South Moravia attracted people who filled jugs with hundreds of liters per day, but local officials said enough is enough.
News in brief for April 21: Police take aim at speedsters across Czechia today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 21, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
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Czechs mark '420' with annual Konopex cannabis festival
This year's event will feature hemp beer, educational talks, and a competition for the most beautiful cannabis plant.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
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Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
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Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
