Czech news in brief for November 12: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech inflation ranks 15th highest in Europe, ANO ahead at the polls, and Brno celebrates largest St. Martin's wine tasting.
Robbie Williams announces return to Prague for 2025 tour
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The pop star's previous appearance in the Czech capital was in 2017, when over 30,000 fans attended his concert.
Czechia facing tech talent crunch amid STEM education gap
A recent survey found that a staggering 63 percent of companies in IT and business services report a lack of skilled talent.
Pension reform passes: What does it mean for your retirement age and payments?
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Among a host of approved changes to the country's law is a de facto increase in the retirement age for people born after 1965.
Czech news in brief for November 11: Monday's top headlines
Czechia honors war veterans today, Pirates elect Hřib as new leader, and Roma protest in Nachod after attack.
Czech tennis star hits back at US sportscaster after disparaging remarks
"I believe it’s time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media," Barbora Krejčíková says following comments about her appearance.
A new Kafka exhibit crawls onto the Prague art scene
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Latino artists have crafted 100 paper beetles in honor of the 100th anniversary of the writer's death.
Freedom Week in Prague to mark 35 years since the Velvet Revolution
Over 40 cultural and educational institutions will join in the week-long event along Národní Street in the Czech capital from Monday, Nov. 11.
Czech news in brief for November 10: Sunday's top headlines
Pavel to sign pension reform if Senate approves, Czech inflation rose to 2.7 percent in October, and more weekend headlines.
Survey: More than half of Prague residents in favor of Airbnb restrictions
A new poll shows that residents of the Czech capital have concerns over noise, disorder, and rising rent costs linked to short-term rentals.
Inside look: Signal Festival to transform neglected Prague market into art space
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Festival organizers have announced plans to revive Prague's historic Old Town Market into a permanent hub for digital art.
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The fall of the Berlin Wall was sparked in Prague, reveals historian
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On the 35th anniversary of the event, historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk explains how Czechoslovakia pressured East Germany to reopen its borders.
Czech news in brief for November 9: Saturday's top headlines
Pavel urges stronger European defense spending, Czech hockey team to face Finland in Helsinki, and more Saturday headlines.
Smells like civic spirit: Brno could hand out deodorant for better-smelling trams
Residents in Czechia's second-biggest city can now vote on proposals that would give out free deodorant sticks and install scented A/C.
High society in Czechia: The lowdown on who uses cannabis and why
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As the government is set to discuss amendments to legalization next week, a new report profiles marijuana consumers in Czechia.
New study says Czechia is EU's 'most toxic' country by car emissions
Unsuitable cars and a deep reluctance to adopting electric vehicles contribute to Czechia's high greenhouse-gas emissions.
EXPLAINED: How Trump's win could strengthen the far right in Czechia
ANO's vice chair argues that Trump’s return to the White House would fortify the Patriots of Europe, a group closely aligned with the Republic party.
