Czechia comes together to celebrate St. Wenceslas Day
A pilgrimage that began at the site of the martyr's death culminates in the capital today, where President Petr Pavel will attend a mass.
News in brief for Sept. 28: Top headlines for Czechia for Thursday
National pilgrimage starts as part of St. Wenceslas Day, Ministry of Defense confirms record budget, and more news for Thursday, Sept. 28.
ASK AN EXPERT: What information must be included in a Czech work contract?
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Land a new job? We spoke with a labor law expert on what signing a labor contract should and shouldn't entail.
Pioneering Czech women are the subject of a new English-language walking tour
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A French expat and gender expert has launched Prague's first-ever women's heritage tour, focusing on figures from the Czech emancipation movement.
Metro service between Můstek and Dejvická stations suspended this weekend
Replacement bus and tram services will be available during the disruption, which affects five stops near the center.
New report raises concerns about foreigners' access to abortion in Czechia
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Issued ahead of International Safe Abortion Day, the report found that a number of state hospitals were unclear about Czech abortion laws for foreigners.
The Czech govt. is counting on foreigners to fill critical labor shortages
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Experts, however, say that a proposal by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to increase the foreign workforce by 20,000 is insufficient.
News in brief for Sept. 27: Top headlines for Czechia for Wednesday
Czech govt. to approve budget today, Ministry of Industry and Trade raided, record-breaking temps for Tuesday, and more news for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Von der Leyen approves EUR 2.2 billion for Czechia's green transformation
In a visit to the Czech capital, Ursula von der Leyen commended the country's blend of tradition and innovation in cutting emissions.
Fixed prices, available 24/7: Uber becomes Prague Airport's official taxi provider
After winning a lengthy tender process in the spring, the ridesharing company is the main service that carries people from the airport to city.
No small miracle: Czech public raises over CZK 100 million for boy with rare disease
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Martin's parents launched the fundraiser because health insurance companies refused to cover the costs of treatment for the young boy.
News in brief for Sept. 26: Top headlines for Czechia for Tuesday
V4 ministers discuss opening grain corridor, Prague Castle has a new tourist center, and more news for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
How likely is Czechia to adopt a four-day work week?
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More people are calling for a shorter working week in Czechia, with countries like Germany already trialing it. Will it be adopted on a wide scale soon?
iPhone Index: Czechs have to work nearly three weeks to buy newest model
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Without spending on anything else, the average Czech needs two-and-half weeks of net wages to buy Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro.
Deadline for changing health insurance provider looms in Czechia
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You can only change health insurance providers twice per year, and people in Czechia have until the end of September to start the process.
Slovak politician accuses Petr Pavel of 'election interference'
Last week, the Czech president made comments about Robert Fico, who is hoping to succeed in Slovakia's general election this Saturday.
News in brief for Sept. 25: Top headlines for Czechia for Monday
Penicillin production could resume in Czechia, football fans march on Wenceslas Square, and more headlines for Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
