Czech 'long-hairs' cleared after 57-year-old tangle with communists
According to the Supreme Court, the 1960s authorities failed to respect the key principles of a democracy when trying to forcibly cut people's hair.
A paid version of Instagram and Facebook may soon be coming to Czechia
Tech giant Meta has unveiled plans to introduce a totally ad-free experience of these platforms for a price. However, the free versions will remain.
Czech health minister: Now is the time to schedule Covid and flu jabs
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The State Health Institute on Tuesday encouraged people in Czechia to get inoculated against both Covid-19 and influenza without delay.
Storms and heavy winds cause chaos across parts of Czechia
Strong gusts caused trees to fall onto rail lines, cars, and houses. In Central Bohemia, firefighters register around 150 calls
One in five university students in Czechia are foreigners – and half want to stay after graduating
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Strong educational and job offerings have made Czechia an increasingly attractive destination to international students in the past 20 years.
Czechia reinstates random border checks with Slovakia from Wednesday
Increasing numbers of illegal immigrants traveling from Slovakia and transiting through Czechia have prompted the government to take quick action.
New survey: 80 percent of Czechs struggle to buy their own home
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High mortgage rates and increasing property prices have pushed a lot of prospective Czech homeowners out of the market, although optimism is slowly rising.
Czech foreign minister: EU accession negotiations for Ukraine should begin soon
Jan Lipavský also admitted that Ukraine has substantial work ahead in adapting its legal framework to align with EU standards.
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VIDEO: See 7,000-year-old structure near Prague that's older than Stonehenge and the pyramids
The shock finding shines some light on prehistoric activity in Bohemia, although it is not fully clear what the large roundel (or disc) was used for.
Prague conference brings together smartest investors in Czech startup sphere
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Scheduled to take place in late October, the Engaged Investments conference gives people a chance to learn from the most seasoned Czech startup funders.
Major changes to Czech Labor Code now in force: Here's what you need to know
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The new Czech Labor Code, which came into effect at the start of October, will see greater remote-work opportunities and more renumeration for freelancers.
Czech drivers queue for cheap fuel at pumps near the Polish border
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While gasoline prices have traditionally been lower in Poland than in the Czech Republic, the current gap has widened significantly.
News in brief for Oct. 2: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Conditions for early retirement go into effect, Karel Gott's home to become a museum, and more top headlines for Monday.
News in brief for October 1: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Maria Callas 100th anniversary tour to stop in Prague, State-run ČEPS acquires Net4Gas Holdings, and more weekend headlines.
News in brief for Sept. 30: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Over 20,000 Czechia-based Slovaks vote in general election, university academics announce October strikes, and more headlines for Sept. 30, 2023.
Eighty-five years on, Czech Senate looks back on lessons from Munich Agreement
The pre-World War II agreement forced Czechoslovakia to cede the Sudetenland territories to Germany, setting the stage for further Nazi expansion.
Government to supply Czech charities with 2 million menstrual pads
Despite this gesture, womens'-rights activists say that Czechia's value-added tax for feminine hygiene products is far too high.
