Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
Czech news in brief for November 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Controversy as pro-Russian writer appears at trade union rally, Pavel makes official vist to Italy, and snow complicates traffic in Czechia.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
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The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
Faster hiring and no discrimination: Generations sound off on job hunting in Czechia
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Many young people said employers were not communicative and transparent enough, whereas older generations faced age discrimination.
More snowfall and zero temps forecast for Czechia this week
The first heavy snowfall of this winter hit most of Czechia last weekend, with the mountainous Krkonoše region seeing up to 60 centimeters of accumulation.
Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Monday's top headlines
Iconic Havel jacket auctioned for CZK 2.76 million, first heavy snowfall of winter season hits most of Czechia, and more headlines.
New Stage at Prague's National Theatre celebrates 40 years with Lego model
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The Czech brutalist landmark turns 40 years old this weekend, with visitors invited to help build a model of the building using 25,000 Legos.
Iconic Václav Havel memorabilia goes up for auction in Prague
Proceeds from the sale of items including the jacket Havel wore in November 1989 will go towards repairs for the Havel family's Lucerna Palace in Prague.
Prague's 2023 Christmas tree is on its way to Old Town Square
A 24-meter tall, 50-year-old spruce was cut down in Liberec on Saturday and will now become the centerpiece of Prague's Christmas market.
Czech news in brief for November 26: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Republic to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine, National Technical Museum revives iconic steam locomotive, and more weekend headlines.
American burger chain Five Guys to open in Prague next year
The fast food franchise will debut its first restaurant in the Czech Republic in the renovated Máj department store, planned to reopen in mid-2024.
Prague's green line gets greener with new plant life at Můstek metro station
A striking new project at the city center metro station will test how plant life fares in Prague's underground, with hopes for additional installations.
Prague's HolKa Footbridge named 2023 Czech Construction of the Year
The family care pavilion at Pelhřimov Hospital and Kapka Sports Hall in Vsetín were also honored during a gala ceremony in Prague on Friday evening.
Czech news in brief for November 25: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia responds to new China viral infections, debate on vehicle no-entry zones in Old Town takes new turn, and more top headlines for Nov. 25, 2023.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal their favorite grocery stores in Czechia
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We polled our readers on where they do their shopping and why, from big chains to smaller markets and delivery services.
Prague's new nighttime no-go zone may ban vehicles from part of Old Town
A new no-go zone aims to crack down on excess noise in the area and improve residents’ quality of life.
