Tubs of Christmas carp to hit the streets of Czechia this week
While some supermarkets have halted sales of live fish at their locations, Christmas carp will go on sale across the country this week.
Czech real estate market expected to rebound in 2024, say experts
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Projections suggest a year-on-year increase in property investments of up to 15%, with retail and residential sectors expected to thrive.
Czech news in brief for December 17: Sunday's top headlines
Prague pledges CZK 13.4 million to aid Ukrainian children, Czech Food Chamber expresses concern at price increases, and more headlines.
Prague's Holešovice Market to host Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market
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On Sunday, December 17, a special Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market will offer handmade decorations, ceramics, and other unique Christmas gifts.
Brno named European Capital of Christmas 2024
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The Czech city has been recognized as a "creative Christmas jewel" by the jury of the European Capital of Christmas competition.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Saturday's top headlines
No firework displays in Prague on New Year's Eve, Czech MEP helps push through EU media freedom agreement, and Czechia faces Switzerland in ice hockey.
New illuminated display to shine a light on Florenc metro station
The permanent installation aims to show that Prague’s public transport network acts as the city’s nervous system.
Czech hangover-cure soup lands a spot on list of world's top 100 dishes
The annual TasteAtlas awards also named Czech cuisine among the top 100 in the world, outranking Austria, England, and Sweden.
Czech universities resist stricter changes to international students’ visa scheme
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Under new rules, Czech universities face punishment and exclusion from the visa scheme if new criteria are not met.
Czechia's new whistleblower laws apply to small companies from today
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Around half of all firms that need to introduce new whistleblowing systems report problems in doing so, however.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders praise EU's decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine, Czech billionaire opens Abu Dhabi SPVs, Threads arrives in Czechia.
Christmas and New Year's 2023: Shop closures and transport schedules for Prague
A guide to last-minute shopping for groceries and how to plan your evening out on New Year's Eve.
Czechia approves near-10-percent rise in minimum wage: Who will benefit most?
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Both monthly and hourly minimum wages will see substantial increases as Czechia strives to meet an EU directive on salaries.
Czechia approves proposal to increase visa quotas, addressing labor shortage
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The change will also reduce the quota of special visas granted to Ukrainian refugees due to dwindling demand.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Thursday's top headlines
Czech govt. approves minimum wage increase, rare porcupine born at Prague Zoo, and Czech GDP growth forecast.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
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A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
