Bohemian Switzerland to open 150 kilometers of trails for '24 tourist season
Still, many locations in the national park remain closed as the area continues to recover from the devastating 2022 forest fire.
US Senator calls for halt on sale of arms manufacturer to Czech company
J.D. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, has urged the US Treasury Secretary to halt the sale of an American arms manufacturer to Czechoslovak Group.
Czech news in brief for January 27: Saturday's top headlines
Bird flu found in Czechia, country commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day, Czech firefighters return from France mission, and more daily news.
Epic new train route links Prague to multiple European cities
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Czech rail carrier Leo Express plans to set up a 19-hour rail route that connects several major cities such as Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and Bratislava.
Czechia's plan to store hotel guests' personal data sparks privacy concerns
The government argues that it is simply digitizing the current protocol of storing guests' personal information, but critics voice security concerns.
Czechia looks to south of EU to plug gap in foreign workers
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Czechia is targeting countries with above-average unemployment rates in the EU, such as Portugal and Spain, to fill its own labor-market shortages.
EXPLAINED: What new firearms legislation could look like in Czechia
The Chamber of Deputies today will discuss various amendments to Czechia's Weapons Act, which will generally put gun owners under great scrutiny.
Czech news in brief for January 26: Friday's top headlines
Istanbul Convention stirs up greater debate, Finance Ministry worsens economic outlook, and Auschwitz liberation commemorated in Czechia.
FIRST LOOK: Plans for Prague's transformative Vltava Philharmonic building take shape
The new home of the Czech Philharmonic will also offer a library, rehearsal rooms, restaurants, and offices, as well as pedestrian-friendly roofs.
Greener and better: Three-year project to revitalize Jiřího z Poděbrad square begins
The City of Prague aims to plant about 150 new trees, renovate the current fountain, reconstruct the square's paths, and improve the children's playground.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Thursday's top headlines
Senate rejects Istanbul Convention, Wednesday in Czechia sees record road fatalities, weekend to see above average temps, and more top headlines.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
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A study comparing four major retail chains in Czechia has found that, since a change in the country's VAT system, prices have generally declined.
A compromise between cards and cash? Czech banks launch new payment system
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The new tool which negates the need for a classic payment terminal, helps reduces fees for businesses and is open to all bank clients.
Czech news in brief for January 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Senate to cast critical votes on constitutional judge nomination and violence against women, high-speed train crash leaves one dead, and more headlines.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
Less bureaucracy, more foreign talent: Could these reforms save the Czech economy?
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To counter Czechia's faltering economy, the NERV advisory body has revealed 37 recommended changes to the labor market, public administration, and more.
