Czech news for March 1: Budget deficit soars, government pension row continues
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Czech environmentalists cry foul as Poland extends coal mining in Turów
Environmentalists plan to turn to international courts for help following Poland's decision to prolong mining until 2044.
Czech officials say plant-based product labels violate EU law
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According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the labels can mislead consumers. One organization, however, says that changing them would cause confusion.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Marvel at a bizarre Czech hand cream advertisement from the 1990s
Czech television was full of rather unusual adverts in the 10 years after communism – one of which showed the multi-purpose use of a hand cream.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Shortages of medicine for children persist, Toyota plant resumes production, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 28, 2023.
Plans for Czechia’s tallest skyscraper back to square one
The former industrial city has halted the original project and will hold a contest for a new design.
Czech news for Feb. 28: Czech crown within touching distance of record high
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
Council of Europe calls for a ‘breakthrough’ in Czech treatment of Roma
While some progress has been made, Roma still face discrimination in many areas of life.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech ambassador to US talks Ukraine, Frutisimo expands to Germany, and more buzzworthy news for Feb. 27, 2023.
Czech news for Feb. 27: German strike affects Czech flights, Prague Castle increases tour prices
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.
Sky gazers may be able to see the northern lights from Czechia this week
An eruption on the surface of the sun sent a wave of charged particles that hit the skies over Central Europe.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Controversial zigzags appear on Prague street, take part in public transit study, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 24, 2023.
Prague unveils powerful new mural on anniversary of the Russian invasion
The creator of the piece, street artist ChemiS, designed a street mural with a similar motif in March 2022.
Bill Gates acquires stakes in three Czech breweries via Heineken shares
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The world’s sixth richest person now owns part of Europe’s second-largest brewing concern despite not being a beer fan.
Czech news for Feb. 24: Prague pays tribute to volunteers for refugee assistance
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Czechia leads EU in Ukrainian refugees per capita
Germany and Poland have more refugees overall, but also have larger populations.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Brno monument to Mendel divides opinions, many Czechs unprepared for retirement, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 23, 2023.
