Paying for SMS verification: Czech banks to introduce fee to receive text
In a bid to promote their mobile applications, from November five major Czech banks will charge customers who use SMS-based authentication.
A new chapter in Czech-Polish relations? What Poland’s historic election means for Czechia
A new Polish government could solve several issues between Poland and Czechia, spanning from environmental disputes to support for Ukraine.
False bomb threat leads to temporary evacuation of Prague's Old Town Square
Prague police has been surveilling Jewish landmarks, which were the target of another false bomb threat yesterday.
News in brief for Oct. 16: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Old Town Square temporarily evacuated on Sunday, pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests take place in Prague and more top headlines.
News in brief for Oct. 14: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Czechia to get cooler temperatures and strong winds, new tram link opens in Prague, tobacco sales promotions to end, and more headlines for Oct. 14, 2023.
Debate on gender-neutral toilets in Czech schools heats up in parliament
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Politicians have been debating for months an end to the requirement to have separate toilets in state schools.
Fishermen descend on Czechia's largest pond for centuries-old carp harvest tradition
With Christmas a little over two months away, fishermen across the country are preparing to catch as many carp as possible.
Prague tightens security amid planned Palestinian protest
Although the Czech interior minister dismissed claims that the demonstration would be Hamas-affiliated, he urged caution about potential dangers.
News in brief for Oct. 13: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
More repatriation flights return from Israel, Prague hospital stops admitting critical-care patients, and more top headlines for Oct. 13, 2023.
Rockstar scientist brings immersive 'Horizons' show to Prague in April
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During his acclaimed show, Brian Cox explains the origins of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, and supermassive black holes via a tech spectacular.
WATCH OUT: Prague Airport announces changes to its terminal system
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Under revised plans, flight departures will be allocated to terminals based on airlines rather than destinations.
Czech government wants better film incentives to boost industry growth
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The amendment aims to smooth out the funding approval process and keep Czechia on the map of attractive filming locations for big-budget productions.
Prague's Hlavní Nádraží will offer free drinking water to passengers
To access this service, passengers will be required to download a mobile application, which permits dispensing up to half a liter of water per day.
News in brief for Oct. 12: Top headlines in Czechia for Thursday
Another plane delivers Czechs back to Prague from Israel, an American travel reported missing in Prague, and more top headlines for Oct. 12, 2023.
EXPLAINER: Why talks on Czech austerity have been dragging on for months
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Politicians have been grappling with the controversial bill for months. But what exactly does it entail, and how did we get here?
USEFUL: An English-language diagram of the Czech state education system
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The OECD has released its Education at a Glance report for 2023, which includes a handy infographic and key data about the country's education system.
Amsterdam to Prague overnight: Sleeper train service to launch in March 2024
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The service will travel through Germany, and also includes Brussels as a start and end destination.
