Czech news in brief for January 11: Thursday's top headlines
Two pro-Palestine demonstrations take place in Prague, frost-like conditions to ease this weekend, and photos of Ukrainian go on exhibit.
FIRST LOOK: Prague reveals design of its first new tram in 18 years
This marks the second-largest tram contract in the Czech Republic this millennium, following the purchase of 15T ForCity trams for Prague, also from Škoda.
Real wages to rise in 2024 as Czech firms aim to attract more employees
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Last year saw a lack of skilled candidates applying for jobs due to poor wages – however, trends in the labor market are set to shift in 2024.
Leaving a bitter taste: Tourists to Czechia rank the country's worst beers
Culinary-guide website TasteAtlas collected tourists' reviews on various domestic beer brands and found visitors' top-three least-liked beverages.
Monthly mortgage payments 50 percent more expensive than rent in Czechia
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Despite mortgage rates falling and home ownership in Czechia becoming cheaper in recent months, renting still remains the firm favorite.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech lawmakers debate gun reform, today's German train strikes will cancel some Czech routes, and a rescue app gets an important update.
Czech police say response to Dec. 21 shooting was adequate, but communication flawed
At a press conference today, officials reviewed police response to the December mass shooting at Charles University.
The 'new Detroit'? Bloomberg warns of electric transition's impact on Czech auto industry
With a big traditional automotive industry, Czechia's switch to electric cars may echo Detroit's fate – once a huge global car production hub, but no more.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Tuesday's top headlines
Police to give assessment of response to December shooting today, bitter cold grips Czechia, and German farmer blockades affect Czech borders.
Freelancers in Czechia: You have two days left to register for the flat-rate tax
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We explore how much you'd pay if you opt to sign up for the monthly lump-sum tax payment for the self-employed, which removes the need for a tax return.
Czechia proposes stricter regulation of fireworks sales
Citing environmental and animal-welfare concerns, Czechia's agriculture minister has mooted restricting sales of pyrotechnics to young people.
Czech labor minister considers resigning amid Christmas party backlash
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Marian Jurečka apologized for his failure to end the ministry's party during the mass shooting in Prague.
Bundle up! Czechia braces for arctic conditions and sub-zero daytime temps this week
As Czechia faces frigid conditions – Prague will see minus 12 degrees Celsius – officials are calling on people to protect against frost bite.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Monday's top headlines
Czech gas consumption hits lowest level since 1994, Interest rates on Czech savings accounts expected to decline, and more Monday headlines.
Gas consumption in the Czech Republic reaches lowest level since 1994
The country's role as a corridor for gas transit has also largely disappeared due to the halt of gas supplies from Russia into Europe.
Iconic clock sculpture returns to Prague's Florenc metro station
Though the original 40-year-old structure had degraded beyond repair, an exact replace produced by the city has now returned to Prague 8.
Jaromír Jágr's hockey team cuts player from Russia's KHL after fan backlash
Slovak goalie Július Hudáček, who played this past season in Russia's KHL, lasted just two days with the Kladno Knights.
