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Czech news in brief for August 2: Friday's top headlines
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Storm warning in effect for Czechia, Muchová and Nosková to play for bronze, and Czech minimum wage could see a CZK 1,700 rise.
Rent Index: Which cities and districts are most expensive for renters in Czechia?
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Analysts say rents are rising again, with the pace proving faster than in the first quarter and no signs of the trend slowing.
Prague opens new Kafka exhibit as centenary of famed literary son's death continues
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The open-air exhibition marking 100 years of the Czech-German writer's death, will be displayed in the city center until the end of August.
Surprise charges and paying for English: Expats sound off on Czech doctors' hidden fees
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The Health Ministry wants to make the practice of charging unexpected extra fees for routine medical services illegal – we listened to your experiences.
Consumer alert: Blueberries in Czechia must be sold by weight not volume
The State Agricultural and Food Inspectorate says selling fruit by liters is less reliable than kilograms, leading to discrepancies in the amount received.
Pet cats may soon require microchips, registration in Czechia
Microchipping has been mandatory for dogs since 2020. European legislation also mandates microchipping for pets traveling abroad, including dogs and cats.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
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President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia reports 149 new HIV cases so far in 2024, Czech president fit to perform duties, and smog alert issued for Central Bohemia, Prague.
As construction closures snarl Prague traffic, a digital tool offers clarity
A map application launching in August will provide clear information in one place about all planned repairs and construction that will affect traffic.
Scammers are increasingly targeting job seekers in Czechia
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Being asked to pay for a job placement or give bank account information is a red flag; here's how to confirm legitimate agencies.
18 useful articles to bookmark ahead of Czechia's hottest day yet
Tips for shady green terraces, pools, ice-cold treats, and staying safe: these articles offer a comprehensive guide to beating the heat in Prague.
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Czech news in brief for July 31: Wednesday's top headlines
Krejčíková reaches Olympic singles quaterfinals, whistleblower reports triple in Czechia, and a TikTok challenge leads to fall, severe injuries.
Literature in exile: Czechia's first Ukrainian bookstore opens in Prague
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Named for Ukrainian poet and national hero Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko, the Žižkov shop offers literature of all genres.
Czech school institutes ban on mobile phones in September
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As smartphone bans are gaining momentum around the world, a Czech district is joining the call to keep mobiles out of the classroom.
Burčák on sale from Friday due to early harvest: How much will you pay this year?
Wine sellers will begin selling young wine this year on Aug. 1, the earliest date this partially fermented grape drink can be offered.
FBI reveals Trump gunman researched shooting of Slovak PM Robert Fico
The new detail about the shooter’s apparent interest in the attack on Fico has emerged as part of the investigation into the July 13 Trump rally shooting.
Czech news in brief for July 30: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech water slalomer Lukáš Rohan fails to defend silver medal, Russian foreign ministry summons Czech ambassador, and burčák harvest comes early this year.
