Summer Olympics 2024 update: The latest on Czechia at the Paris Games
We present an overview of the Czech Olympic team's wins, losses, and news, plus local activities and events related to this summer's games.
Employees in Czechia may soon be able to choose their own working hours
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Under a new amendment recently passed by the Senate, workers would legally be able to set their own hours, but only with agreement from their employer.
Ahoj Monday! 5 tips for the week ahead in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 29: Monday's top headlines
Czech govt. should focus on young people's needs, Czech BIS: Global security situation critical, and five Czech medalists to compete in Olympics today.
Czech Republic to begin construction of high-speed railway line in 2025
The first section of the country's long-awaited high-speed railway will connect Brno and Přerov, with work in Prague expected to begin in 2030.
Czech dogs are helping fight animal poaching in the Republic of the Congo
Specially-trained dogs from Czechia have been helping detect illegal poaching for the past decade, with Avatar joining the efforts later this year.
Czech news in brief for July 28: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Defense Minister visits Ukraine, President Pavel sends message to Czechs competing at Olympics, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech govt. approves new bill regulating sale and use of fireworks
Under the new bill, the sale of fireworks will be more tightly controlled and municipalities will have the authority to completely ban their use.
The Czech Republic ranks third in Europe in alcohol consumption
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Despite a decrease in recent years, Czechs drink an average of 13.3 liters of pure alcohol per year according to a new WHO report.
Czech news in brief for July 27: Saturday's top headlines
Heat warning issued for much of Czechia today, hundreds attend opening of Czech House in Paris, and more weekend headlines.
Czech House to open in Paris with new David Černý sculpture
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the Czech House today, which Olympic snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyková will open.
Prague Zoo opens immersive new VR center for visitors
The first of its kind in a Czech zoo, the VR exhibitions – including shaking and tilting seats – aim to bring the wildlife experience closer to people.
Two Czech-style foods feature in ranking of world's best deep-fried desserts
The two foods make the top 20 in a global ranking and are often filled (or topped) with jam or cream – do you know what they are?
Czechia sees its first-ever registered Cybertruck on Prague streets
The EU says that the striking vehicle, made by American automotive firm Tesla, does not meet road-safety standards – one man found a workaround, though.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Friday's top headlines
Czechia recorded 100 hate crimes this year, tropical heat headed to Czechia, and Czech embassies support compulsory second language in schools.
President Pavel on Biden speech and why Czechia should care about US election
In an interview following US president's televised speech, Czech President Petr Pavel called the withdrawal 'the gesture of a statesman.'
Czech passport is one of world's most powerful, outranks US
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Holders of a Czech passport can visit almost 200 countries without the need for a visa, according to a newly published index.
