Czech weekend headlines: Record high temperatures lead to flood warnings
Plus: Gas imports from Russia to Czechia reach zero in January, four dead in wake of fire in Ústí nad Labem, and more weekend headlines
Greenpeace in Czechia is seeking English-speaking volunteers
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The group of environmental acitivists is organizing an English-speaking meeting up next week. But you can sign up to volunteer anytime.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech wins World Sushi Cup, disruptions on Metro C line, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 17, 2023.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
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Almost half of Prague billboards are at odds with current legislation, analysis shows
Mapping the billboards is the first step toward the city hall’s goal of tackling visual pollution.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Cancelled flight at Prague airport, Czech rescue dogs in Turkey, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 16, 2023.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Czech president-elect's call with Taiwanese president triggers diplomatic shock waves in China
The Czech president-elect's willingness to meet with his Taiwanese counterpart is a departure from his predecessor's close ties with China.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Prague finally gets new mayor five months after elections
The Pirates, STAN, and Spolu have signed a coalition agreement outlining how the parties will work together to run the city.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague is Czechia's most-visited tourism destinations, pizza promo goes off the rails, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 15, 2023.
Prague’s Lítačka app can now be used to pay for parking
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It is now easier for commuters to combine driving and using public transit with a single smartphone app.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Gwen Stefani comes to Prague, new Avatar film tops highest-grossing list in Czechia, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 14, 2023.
Czech apartment prices fall for the first time since 2013
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Prices fell in all regions across the country, but the quarter-on-quarter drop in Prague was the lowest.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
The Biz Sheet: Weekly business news briefing for Czechia
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A round-up of the top Czech and international business news, plus a look at the start-up scene, finance sector, and more.
