Protesters block Prague traffic in bid to reduce speed limit
According to the organization behind the demonstration, a lower speed limit would result in fewer deaths, as well as less air and noise pollution.
Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
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Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
Czech health minister wants additional charges for people abusing emergency rooms
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His proposal introduces new fees for people who use emergency services without visiting a general practitioner first.
Czech news for March 3: Russian hackers launch cyberattack on major Czech bank
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Friday, March 3, 2023.
One World documentary film festival to spark debate on safety and human rights
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This year's offerings focus on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy crisis, climate change, and social insecurities.
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The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Culture in the metro, first Czech book cover designed by AI, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 2, 2023.
Czech-China relations sour further after meeting with Tibet officials
The latest spat is one of a series of tense arguments between the countries in recent years.
Czech news for March 2: President Zeman holds one of his last official diplomatic meetings
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
František Kupka painting owned by Sean Connery sells for over £4m at Sotheby’s
The abstract work was first exhibited in Paris in 1912 as part of a groundbreaking show of modern art.
Iguanas, a toilet seat, and a sax: The oddest things left on Prague public transport in 2022
Last year saw record numbers of lost items across the capital's expansive transport network, the majority of which were not returned.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Winning library design for Chomutov, new rules for fried foods, and more buzzworthy headlines for March 1, 2023.
Czech snowboarder wins world championship
A year after a serious injury, Eva Adamczyková was able to outperform the current Olympic gold medalist.
New riverfront park opens in Prague’s Malá Strana district
The run-down area next to Mánes Bridge now has new trees, benches, paths, and a stairway where people can sit and watch the river.
TELL US: What do you like – and dislike – about your Prague neighborhood?
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Tell us which neighborhood you live in, and why – or why not – you would recommend it to newcomers in the Czech capital.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
CERMAT explained: Applications to Czech secondary school are due today
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What you need to know about the standardized test and why it's becoming increasingly controversial.
