Czech news in brief for February 16: Friday's top headlines
Macron heads to Prague in March, agriculture minister expresses solidarity with farmers ahead of protest, Czech volunteer killed in Ukraine, and more.
Prague's art nouveau Vyšehrad rail station set for contemporary facelift
The dilapidated Vyšehrad railway station building will undergo a major transformation in the coming years that will preserve it's historic siginificance.
Prague's National Theatre unveils a bold new lineup of performances for 2024
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The theater has announced its lineup for the coming season with a record number of premieres taking place.
Czech news in brief for February 15: Thursday's top headlines
Opposition calls for commission on shooting, Czechoslovak WWII veteran dies at 105, and tram service returns to Libeň Bridge.
Prague cronut bakery returns just in time for Valentine's Day
The reopening sets in motion a sweet showdown with two 'krobliha' shops set to face off in separate premises mere meters apart.
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Most foreign students choose Czechia for its high-quality education
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Research also found that almost half of all students graduating in Czechia go on to stay in the country due to good work opportunities.
Czech Republic may join support operation for Gazans in field hospital
As the Czech Republic considers providing medical support to Gazans, opinions are mixed at home about Prague’s Middle East policy.
Czech news in brief for February 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Students urge Czech PM to support marriage equality, Czechia observes Ash Wednesday, and angry fans call Jagr's management of hockey team into question.
Valentine's Day flash mob in Prague to rise up against violence
A Feb. 14 flash mob devoted to raising awareness of violence against women returns to Palackého Náměstí following a five-year absence.
What do Czechs give on Valentine's Day? Jewelry, flowers, and thrills
About one in three Czechs say they will celebrate the Feb. 14 holiday, with almost 40 percent of people set to buy flowers or sweets as a gift.
Czechia to extend ban on visa and residence permits for Russians and Belarusians
Due to the ongoing war, Czechia plans to reject all visa and residence-permit applications to Russians and Belarusians, with some specific exceptions.
Three-year modernization of Prague’s Smíchov railway station begins today
The long-awaited overhaul aims to bring a more passenger-friendly and accessible layout to the area. How will it affect your commute?
Czech news in brief for February 13: Tuesday's top headlines
Inflation fell significantly in January, working definition of 'antigypsy' hate speech approved, and FBI Director Wray headed to Czechia.
Czech banks are adjusting interest rates: What does this mean for you?
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Several banks in Czechia have decided to slightly drop their interest rates in response to the Czech central bank's decision to cut the base mortgage rate.
Petition demands investigation into sex abuse in Czech Catholic Church
The victim-led petition also calls for the resignation of Prague Archbishop Jan Graubner who it alleges covered sexual abuse by a priest.
'Russia can do whatever it wants': Czech leaders condemn Trump statements
Over the weekend, Trump surprisingly said that the US would not defend attacked NATO countries if they did not contribute enough to the alliance's budget.
Czech news in brief for February 12: Monday's top headlines
Andrej Babiš claims Trump was not serious about NATO remarks, Czech inflation estimated to be down to 3-4 percent, and more headlines.
