Czech news in brief for May 30: Thursday's top headlines
US secretary of state arrives in Prague, hundreds gather outside govt. office in support of Gaza, and Pavel to honor hockey champs at Prague Castle today.
Court rules that Prague Castle courtyard is private – not public – space
As the castle is a place where the country's president lives and works, it cannot be considered public, says Czechia's highest administrative court.
Czech female photographer who immortalized Bauhaus gets Prague retrospective
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Lucia Moholy's contribution to modern photography has largely gone uncredited; a new exhibit at Kunsthalle gives the Czech artist her due.
Amid rising nicotine use, Czechia grapples with ways to discourage smoking
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With half of young people in Czechia using nicotine-related products, the Health Ministry has proposed schemes to reward good behavior and discourage bad.
Czech security service covers up discovery of cocaine in parliament toilets
Security officials say they did not take the case higher because nobody's health was in immediate danger and traces of the drug were negligible.
Czech news in brief for May 29: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech Senate to vote on stricter rape definition, Babiš criticizes pension-law change, and fifteen states join Czech ammo plan for Ukraine.
Czechia is embracing the euro: Here's how you can benefit
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It’s becoming easier to send euros, more profitable to deposit them, and many will be paid with the shared currency next year.
'Housing for regular incomes': Czech government unveils affordable housing plan
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The goal of the program is to increase the share of available rental apartments on the market and make housing more accessible for the middle class.
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Czech news in brief for May 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech president lands in Jordan, brings aid, thousands celebrate hockey win in Old Town, and protestors disrupt PM Fiala's book launch.
Czech intelligence uncovers Russian espionage attempts in Europe
The EU has added three entities to the sanctions list proposed by the Czech Republic: Voice of Europe, Artyom Marchevsky, and Viktor Medvedchuk.
Many EU citizens won't vote in Czechia: Which nationalities are most represented?
Voters from EU countries can vote with permanent or temporary residence in Czechia, however, many citizens of these nations won't go to the polls.
Puck yeah! Czech hockey victors to celebrate with fans on Old Town Square
Historically, Old Town Square has welcomed and celebrated hockey players after their great triumphs, including the Olympic team from Nagano in '98.
Czech news in brief for May 27: Monday's top headlines
Dostál named best goalie of World Championship, cooler temps and rain ahead for Czechia, and woman struck by train near Prague dies.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czechia tops Switzerland 2-0 to win 2024 Ice Hockey World Championships
The Czech team narrowly defeated their Swiss counterparts, with a late goal by NHL star David Pastrňák proving the difference.
EU leaders will meet in Prague to discuss Ukraine aid this week
Following the latest attack by Russia on Kharkiv, Czech PM Petr Fiala has invited multiple EU leaders to meet in Prague on May 28.
Bruce Springsteen postpones upcoming Prague concert date due to vocal issues
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Springsteen was slated to play for an estimated 60,000 fans at Letňany Airport on May 28, his first performance in Czechia in12 years.
