Czech news in brief for March 22: Friday's top headlines
Kids' energy drink consumption on the rise, a Czech hockey legend enters politics, and protestors disrupt National Gallery opening season.
Czech café culture thrives as people turn away from pubs
Rising costs in food and – especially – beer have priced many people out of dining at pubs, leading many to visit cafés more often.
Prague's iconic Máj department store gets official opening date
The 11-floor, multi-purpose shopping center will feature over 17,000 square meters of retail, dining, and entertainment space after a two-year closure.
Czech news in brief for March 21: Thursday's top headlines
Cabinet approves minimum wage boost, Chamber calls Russia the greatest security threat, temps could jump to 18 degrees through the weekend.
Czechia's new health app displays vaccination records from 2023
The app, which replaced the Tečka platform launched during Covid-19, is intended to alleviate the administrative burden associated with vaccination.
Czech hiking-biking trains roll out new routes to scenic destinations
Cyclists can utilize bike-friendly buses and hiking trains designed for ease of access to the country's wide network of trail from Prague.
Happier than the US, UK, and France: Czechia in world's top 20 happiest countries
Czechia boasts the highest life satisfaction out of all CEE countries, and its under-30-year-olds are the happiest demographic overall.
Czech news in brief for March 20: Wednesday's top headlines
PM accuses opposition of endangering Czechia; Canada, Finland join Czech artillery initiative, and ticks more prevalent in parks than forests.
Vacation inflation: Where the weakening crown will cost you more this spring
The crown has depreciated heavily against major world currencies in the past 12 months – but some destinations will be cheaper than last year.
Easter 2024 in Prague: Shop closings, transport disruptions, and what to do
Read more to find out what's open and what isn't during the Easter holiday, including museums' opening times and cultural events.
The price of sending a parcel with Czech Post is about to get higher
The cost of sending a parcel via the Balíkovna delivery service will go up, although the company offers a discount for registered customers.
Czech news in brief for March 19: Tuesday's top headlines
Belarusian opposition leader to visit Prague, Charles University ramps up arts faculty security, and Czechia awards Footballer of the Year.
EXPLAINED: Can job adverts in Czechia seek only native speakers?
For companies, the line between asking for legitimate skills and unfairly discriminating against jobseekers is often blurred: we explain what the law says.
One World brings an Oscar winner and a new Havel doc to Prague
Opening this week, the 26th edition of the International Human Rights Film Festival, One World, also debuts a virtual reality section.
'A small, ex-Soviet state': WSJ's Czechia reference sparks backlash
Senior diplomats and public figures spoke up against the US publication's branding of Czechia over the weekend.
Prague voices defiance amid Russian elections and Mariupol anniversary
Twin narratives of electoral manipulation and wartime atrocities coalesced into a resounding condemnation of the Kremlin’s actions this weekend in Prague.
Czech news in brief for March 18: Monday's top headlines
Analysts expect CNB to further reduce interest rate, Czech government to discuss security amid Babiš drama, and more Monday headlines.