Czech news in brief for November 4: Saturday's top headlines
Fiala begins political tour of Africa, health officials warn against French cheese, parts of Czechia see snow, and more top headlines for Nov. 4, 2023.
Popeyes arrives in Prague with fried chicken and big excitement
The US fast-food giant opened its doors to queues on Wenceslas Square this morning. We were among the first tasters.
Czech lawmakers approve bill to simplify process of hiring foreigners
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The Chamber of Deputies has passed an amendment to reduce bureaucracy and redefine illegal employment.
Lighten up! Winter Wonderland park to open in Prague this weekend
Several immersive light exhibits, two returning and one brand new, aim to brighten up the the long, dark nights in Czechia through the end of the year.
Covid numbers jump in Czechia: Rules for isolation, testing, and masks
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The Health Ministry has urged caution as Czechia registers a 600-percent increase in cases since early September.
Prague’s entire metro network now has full mobile coverage
Following Jiřího z Poděbrad station’s reopening, all parts of Prague’s metro network – including deep platforms and tunnels – have mobile signals.
Czech news in brief for November 3: Friday's top headlines
Halloween costume at pro-Palestinian protest in Prague being investigated, Czech National Bank downgrades economy, and more top headlines for Nov. 3, 2023.
Czechia to get new road traffic signs for 2024: Do you know what they mean?
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Czechia updated its road traffic laws by upgrading several existing road signs and introducing some brand new ones.
Testing, testing! Prague introduces revamped metro maps
The new design is part of a wider project to make public transport signs in Prague easier to read – but some say the new visual does the opposite.
Business and IT services sectors add 10,000 jobs in Czechia this year
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Leaders in the sector say it is on track to employ 200,000 people by 2025 in fast-growing areas such as cybersecurity, IT support, and data analytics.
Former Czech MP gets three-year jail term for multiple charges of rape
After a two-year court investigation, the ruling judge found that the defendants presented a true and factual account of the events that happened.
Tensions rise as pro-Israel, pro-Palestine demonstrators clash in Prague
Prime Minister Petr Fiala attended a pro-Israel protest as hundreds of people from both sides met in the center of Prague.
Czech news in brief for November 2: Thursday's top headlines
Energy prices set to rise, debate on same-sex marriage suspended, and more top headlines for Nov. 2, 2023.
Weak legislation leaves children in Czechia vulnerable to physical abuse
A fifth of children in the Czech Republic are victims or witnesses to domestic violence and very few cases are reported.
Stars stack up tour dates in Czechia: More top names confirmed for 2024
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Sam Smith will perform in the Czechia for the first time for Colours of Ostrava, while Bruce Springsteen returns to Prague for the first time in 12 years.
EXPLAINED: What's driving Czechia's economic downturn?
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A mix of factors – from inflation to low household consumption – underpin Czechia’s concerningly deteriorating economy.
First look: Jiřího z Poděbrad metro station to reopen after nine-month closure
New escalators, platforms, air conditioning, and lighting are among the new features of the Prague 2 station.
