Czech news in brief for December 4: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia approves 2024 budget with 241bn deficit, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in South Korea, and Sting, Shaggy to headline Colours of Ostrava.
PM shelves plans for euro adoption—what now for Czechia?
Although the country's economy is improving, the government remains split on whether the single currency is worthwhile: we examine the current situation.
Proposed Czech labor law could hinder hiring of foreign talent
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Companies who want to employ foreign workers will need to register in a database: this could complicate the issuance of visas for non-EU nationals.
New Covid vaccine coming to Czechia soon, government confirms
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A vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of Covid-19 is expected to become available in the Czech Republic within weeks.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia supports Georgia's EU bid amid protests, American singer presents Czech 'Grammy', and Czech MPs to approve CZK 241bn budget deficit.
Drivers in Czechia feel among the least safe in whole of Europe
Poor infrastructure, marking, and reckless driving are all to blame, with roads in the countryside receiving among the least favorable views.
Another supermarket joins ban on live carp sales in Czechia this Christmas
The large, international chain joins other major retailers in putting responsibility and sustainability above tradition, citing animal-welfare concerns.
Drunk passenger forces emergency landing on Prague-Egypt flight
The Czech man vomited on two fellow passengers and collapsed, forcing the plane to divert to Athens before landing at its final destination.
Czech news in brief for December 2: Monday's top headlines
Senate to vote on pension reform, thousands kick off ski season in Czech mountains, and restaurants see decline in sales.
Prague ranks third among the world’s most desired Christmas destinations
Only London and Vienna drew more attention for holiday travel online, according to a new survey by global software and cybersecurity firm Cloudwards.
Pilsner Urquell will represent the Czech Republic at Expo 2025 in Japan
The iconic brand will showcase Czech brewing tradition, with Japanese bartenders trained at the Pilsner Urquell Brewery serving up the classic beer.
Czech news in brief for December 1: Sunday's top headlines
Police boost security for holiday season in Prague, MPs to vote on 2025 budget with CZK 241B deficit, and more weekend headlines.
The Independent: Czechia's Christmas markets the 'most authentic' in Europe
Travel writer Josie Clarke calls Christmas markets in Prague, České Budějovice, and Český Krumlov "spectacular" and "breathtaking."
Czech retailer Notino set for European expansion with new investment
The Brno-based beauty company has secured a €370 million (about CZK 9 billion) loan to expand its European presence, backed by major local banks.
Prague's fleet of Christmas trams and buses lights up the city's streets
New decorations featuring iconic Prague landmarks like the Dancing House and Týn Church will adorn Prague's fleet of Christmas vehicles this year.
Czech news in brief for November 30: Saturday's top headlines
Christmas markets open in Prague today, MPs to debate speaker's dismissal next week, and more weekend headlines.
December 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
Mikuláš celebrations, Christmas store closures, preparations for 2025 legal changes, and universal phone-charging cables all await in 2024's final month.
