DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Simple or confusing? Prague unveils new metro network map
Prague Integrated Transport is testing a new style of map that only displays the subway line on which the passenger is currently located.
A tourism boom: Stays in Czechia finally surpass 2019 levels
Almost 10 million non-Czechs came to the country in the whole of 2023, with Germans, Slovaks, and Poles being the most frequent visitors.
Czechia refuses to vote on EU migration and asylum pact
The government has announced it will abstain from voting on the proposed EU-wide agreement, owing to migrant allocation and excess bureaucracy.
Czech news in brief for February 8: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia will not shift its Israel-Hamas stance, May 1 to become an official 'significant day' due to EU accession, HHC drug facing imminent ban, and more.
Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence
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The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
'More must be done': NGOs respond to EU environment proposals for Czechia
The European Commission has this week recommended EU countries to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent before 2040 – many say this will be hard.
Czechia on board with proposed EU anti-stalking and 'revenge porn' laws
The new draft law seeks to protect women from online harassment, which includes the sending of unsolicited images and stalking.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia not to have dedicated commissioner for euro adoption, Prague to host NATO summit in May, and Biathlon World Championship gets underway in Moravia.
Prague is calling for candle donations to warm Ukraine for a third winter
Members of the public are encouraged to send candles via the Skaut organization or donate to Ukraine to assist during the harsh winter.
Rising rents in major Czech cities expected to continue in 2024
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Rent increases and housing legislation could improve the quality of the rental experience in the Czech Republic in 2024.
EXPLAINED: Why Czechia's euro adoption uproar is dividing the government
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On Monday afternoon, Czechia's EU affairs minister went rogue, breaking from coalition ranks and appointing an adviser for euro adoption.
Most Czechs say same-sex marriage law won't negatively impact daily lives
The findings come from a poll released ahead of a second reading of the same-sex marriage bill in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Czech news in brief for February 6: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech PM initiates coalition talks amidst dispute over euro coordinator appointment, Prague airport warns of Facebook fraudsters, and more top headlines.
Czech companies join German workers in calling for shorter work week
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Although the idea of a four-day work week has grown in popularity, Czechia's low unemployment rate and high vacancies make this unlikely – for now.
Czechia prepares for construction of country's first-ever high-speed rail line
Critics of the project, which should link Prague, Ústí nad Labem, and the German city of Dresden, threaten to delay developments due to its high cost.
'Unbearably low': Prague considers doubling public transport fares
The fare has not increased since 2015; it still remains at CZK 3,650 per year, with a daily cost of CZK 10 for the basic annual ticket.
Prague Castle model taking shape in prison workshop
Prisoners are crafting the model, which will take about two years to complete and be based in Boheminium Park.
