Two Czech cities ranked among Europe's best for remote workers
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Olomouc and Plzeň, but not Prague, have been ranked among Europe's top 10 cities for remote workers by electronics company Brother UK.
2024 Palach Week to examine the role of students in society
The annual week, named after the student who killed himself in protest in 1969, was one of the catalysts of the Velvet Revolution when first held in 1989.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Sunday's top headlines
Czech PM congratulates Pirate leader on re-election, Fourteen Czechs competing in Australian Open, and more weekend headlines.
4-year-old Czech girl becomes youngest to reach base camp at Everest
At the age of four years and five months, Zara has become the youngest girl to reach the base camp at Everest, a journey that totaled 270 kilometers.
Czech tennis star Jiří Lehečka claims first ATP title at Adelaide International
After making the quarterfinals at the Australian Open last year, the 22-year-old Czech has claimed his very first ATP title at the Adelaide International.
Prague Zoo's lone polar bear Tom to relocate to Kazakhstan
The longtime resident, who has been living in Prague since 2009, will head to Almaty Zoo following the death of partner Berta last September.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Saturday's top headlines
Body of mine worker swept away by water found, Czech National Building in NYC to host extremist group, and Czechia to attend Ukrainian peace plan meeting.
Charles University mass shooting prompts sweeping review of security measures
Improved response, mental health awareness, gun control, and campus security are part of a multifaceted approach to future crisis management in Czechia.
Prague's Libeň Bridge closed indefinitely for repairs: See the tram lines affected
The closure, initiated on Thursday due to a technical fault likely caused by severe frosts, affects the inundation bridge—a critical segment of the bridge.
This weekend in Prague: Roller derby, stand-up comedy, and a 'racy' brunch
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What's on in the Czech capital this weekend? A guide to the best art, film, food, culture and events for Jan. 12-14, 2024.
Czech news in brief for January 12: Friday's top headlines
Prague's Libeň bridge closed due to technical flaw brought on by frost, press conference on shooting developments planned for today.
OVERVIEW: Concert, festival, and comedy lineup for Czechia in 2024
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From legendary rock bands to pop sensations and indie prodigies, here’s an overview of the best gigs on the 2024 calendar.
Three-year project to revitalize Masaryk rail station begins today
Prague's oldest rail station (and one of the busiest in the capital) is to get a facelift – it will also become barrier-free and get more platforms.
Cannabis cafés and self-growing: Czechia presents draft of new marijuana law
Under new plans, Czechia plans to liberalize aspects of cannabis growth and use, but has omitted previous plans to regulate the domestic cannabis market.
Czech news in brief for January 11: Thursday's top headlines
Two pro-Palestine demonstrations take place in Prague, frost-like conditions to ease this weekend, and photos of Ukrainian go on exhibit.
FIRST LOOK: Prague reveals design of its first new tram in 18 years
This marks the second-largest tram contract in the Czech Republic this millennium, following the purchase of 15T ForCity trams for Prague, also from Škoda.
Real wages to rise in 2024 as Czech firms aim to attract more employees
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Last year saw a lack of skilled candidates applying for jobs due to poor wages – however, trends in the labor market are set to shift in 2024.
