DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Tech startup becomes third Czech firm in history to reach unicorn status
A near-record investment round from hospitality-management firm Mews means that it joins Rohlík and Productboard as Czech companies worth over USD 1bn.
US voters encouraged to head to the Globe to vote in presidential primaries
American voters living abroad can cast this Super Tuesday’s first ballots, as voting centers open worldwide on March 5 for Democrats living abroad.
Czech news in brief for March 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel to welcome Macron at Prague Castle, German train strike to impact Czech travel, and a woman struck by a Prague tram dies on the spot.
The average Czech drinks over 11 liters of pure alcohol every year
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EU-wide data shows that, in terms of overall alcohol consumption, Czechia consumes the third most out of all EU countries.
Career Expo to connect English speakers with international firms in Czechia
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Next week's free-entry 2024 Career Expo gives job seekers a chance to connect with representatives of global companies hiring language speakers.
Czechia still lags behind EU average despite rising wages
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Czech incomes have surpassed that of Portugal and Greece, but are still one-third lower than EU average due to purchasing power and high inflation.
Czech news in brief for March 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia has met euro adoption criteria six times, more Czechs traveling abroad for Easter this year, and more Monday headlines.
Prague donates five buses to war-torn Ukrainian cities
The Czech capital and Prague Public Transit Company have sent five buses that had been decommissioned from Prague's fleet to Bucha and Mykolaiv.
GTA: Prague – AI trailer brings Rockstar video game to Czech capital
Inspired by the release of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, a Czech fan has used AI to imagine the series set in Prague, complete with trdelníks.
Czech news in brief for March 3: Sunday's top headlines
Czech income levels have risen since joining EU, Czechia sees warmest February in 60 years, and more weekend headlines.
Ewe kidding me? Prague man trapped in home by rogue ram
Police officers in Prague 14 responded to a most unusual call this week after a man told them a ram wouldn't allow him to leave his own home.
Entrance fees to Prague Castle have nearly doubled
As of March 1, access to the main circuit now runs CZK 450 (up from CZK 250), with the cost of a family ticket up to CZK 950 (from CZK 500).
Czech news in brief for March 2: Saturday's top headlines
Weather records broken nationwide, Czech diplomat voices off on Russia's Navalny funeral, state talks with farmers to avoid protest, and more headlines.
SCAM ALERT: Beware of Euronet ATMs' hidden extra charge
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High transaction fees aside, the Honest Guide has revealed how this company makes money from unsuspecting consumers.
WATCH: Prague steals the show in brand new Xiaomi phone ad
The Chinese manufacturer chose Prague for the first time to shoot its own advertisement, following in the footsteps of Samsung and Apple.
Czech news in brief for March 1: Friday's top headlines
Czech tennis boss held over subsidy fraud charges, Czech ambassador to attend Navalny funeral, and hundreds of Czechs die of alcohol poisoning yearly.
Leap year in Czechia brings bad omens, good signs, and an extra work day
Read about some of the gender-bending, haircutting superstitions associated with Feb. 29 – should you watch your luck all year?
