Czech news in brief for January 26: Friday's top headlines
Istanbul Convention stirs up greater debate, Finance Ministry worsens economic outlook, and Auschwitz liberation commemorated in Czechia.
FIRST LOOK: Plans for Prague's transformative Vltava Philharmonic building take shape
The new home of the Czech Philharmonic will also offer a library, rehearsal rooms, restaurants, and offices, as well as pedestrian-friendly roofs.
Greener and better: Three-year project to revitalize Jiřího z Poděbrad square begins
The City of Prague aims to plant about 150 new trees, renovate the current fountain, reconstruct the square's paths, and improve the children's playground.
'An international disgrace': Czech Senate fails to pass Istanbul Convention
The Czech Republic will now be among the minority of countries that have signed but not ratified the Istanbul Convention.
Czech news in brief for January 25: Thursday's top headlines
Senate rejects Istanbul Convention, Wednesday in Czechia sees record road fatalities, weekend to see above average temps, and more top headlines.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
A study comparing four major retail chains in Czechia has found that, since a change in the country's VAT system, prices have generally declined.
A compromise between cards and cash? Czech banks launch new payment system
The new tool which negates the need for a classic payment terminal, helps reduces fees for businesses and is open to all bank clients.
Czech news in brief for January 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Senate to cast critical votes on constitutional judge nomination and violence against women, high-speed train crash leaves one dead, and more headlines.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
Less bureaucracy, more foreign talent: Could these reforms save the Czech economy?
To counter Czechia's faltering economy, the NERV advisory body has revealed 37 recommended changes to the labor market, public administration, and more.
Czech news in brief for January 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Plans for Prague's driverless metro move ahead, suspicious luggage reported at Charles University campus in Prague 8, and more top headlines.
Around Europe by train: 2024's stand-out rail journeys from Czechia
The launch of various new services (many of which include couchettes and beds) and routes will allow travel to new cities in comfort.
A 'relic' in the EU: Czech primary schools' new report card shifts focus from grades
Czechia's new report card, primarily focusing students' strengths and progress with grades secondary, could go into use later this year.
Annual fares can now be purchased from Prague metro vending machines
Prague's Public Tranist Company confirmed that the service has been tested and is now available at over 300 ticket machines.
Number of foreign employees in Czechia sees massive growth in 2023
The country's international talent pool has surged past 823,000 according to new figures from the Czech Statistical Office.
Hybrid work models are attracting seven times more candidates in Czechia
A recent survey found that despite employers' push to return to the office, retaining talent may require adapting work models and office environments.
Czech news in brief for January 22: Monday's top headlines
Memorial to shooting victims created at Jan Palach Square, two-thirds of Czechs against euro adoption, and more headlines.