Czech news in brief for January 31: Friday's top headlines
Zeman issues court-ordered apology for slander, Czech schools introduce new report card system, snow, ice risk warning issued for weekend.
Brno house prices soar: Is the city still more affordable than Prague?
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Czechia's second-largest city has seen surging rents amid high demand and sales of new apartments, suggesting prices are catching up with the capital.
World's best-selling author to set hotly anticipated novel in Prague
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The Da Vinci Code author says he will use the Czech capital to explore elements of history, science, and symbolism in his new book.
US aid freeze hits Czechia, threatening humanitarian and human rights efforts
Trump's suspension of foreign aid forces Czech NGOs to halt aid programs, cutting support for refugees, journalists, and human rights activists worldwide.
Czech news in brief for January 30: Thursday's top headlines
Senate delays digitalization deadline to 2027, illegal migration to Czechia falls in 2024, and three-quarters of Czechs satisfied with life.
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How the Czech National Bank could become the West's first to hold crypto assets
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The central bank's governor has hinted that Bitcoin is a safe investment option and that the world cryptocurrency market will rise in value in future.
Prague ranks among the world's safest cities for tourists—but what if you're a local?
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Although many have long regarded the Czech capital as a safe haven, new police statistics paint a slightly different picture.
How a complex web of Italian mafia made billions from tax fraud in Prague
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An EU-wide investigation uncovered how Italian nationals set up fraudulent businesses in Prague to avoid paying value-added tax.
Czech news in brief for January 29: Wednesday's top headlines
MPs to debate controversial job dismissal law, flaming object thrown into bar injures one, and Havel posthumously awarded human-rights prize.
Police reopen 1948 Jan Masaryk death case amid murder suspicions
Newly uncovered diplomatic archives shed fresh light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the Czech Foreign Minister's fatal fall.
Mies van der Rohe Award winners showcase bold architectural visions in Prague
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Explore how Czechia and Europe’s most innovative public buildings are reshaping urban spaces at CAMP’s latest architectural exhibition.
Don’t miss Czechia’s property tax deadline: What you need to know
Find out who needs to file a real estate tax return, how much it could cost, and step-by-step instructions to make the process simple.
Czech tech firms lead CEE region in new Deloitte business ranking
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The global consultancy firm's new report finds that over one-third of the region's rapidly developing tech firms are Czech-founded.
Take a look at Prague’s new tram design—the first in 20 years
Škoda Group revealed the first prototype of its new ForCity Plus 52T tram on Monday, a sleek, low-floor model tailored for the capital's hilly terrain.
Czech news in brief for January 28: Tuesday's top headlines
New party aims to revive right-wing in Czechia, candlelight procession honors Terezín victims, and Prague Airport's new runway plans gain traction.
New interactive map uncovers hidden history of Jewish persecution in 1940s Prague
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MemoMap details where Jews couldn't go, what they were banned from doing, why they were arrested, and where they lived; an English version is available.
Spring holidays are on the way: When does your child have break in Czechia?
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Schools across the country have their spring break at different times—even Prague schools all vary, depending where in the capital they are.
