Czechia one of world's top 25 countries for attracting professional talent
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Out of all Central and Eastern Europe countries, Czechia ranks highest in a new index showing which countries attract the most highly skilled employees.
Czechia navigates pivotal 2024 with elections, tax reform, and nuclear questions ahead
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Elections for one-third of the Senate will serve as a crucial test for political parties leading up to the 2025 general elections.
Euro adoption pros and cons: Czech economists react to the president's speech
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Political analysts and economics shared mixed views on Czech President Petr Pavel's New Year's Day speech which advocated for euro adoption.
Czech news in brief for January 2: Tuesday's top headlines
Two-time Czech Wimbledon champ announces pregnancy, police say New Year's Eve celebrations relatively uneventful, and more top headlines for Jan. 2, 2024.
Czech president's speech calls on society to overcome fear in aftermath of shooting
President Petr Pavel's speech also touched on euro adoption, the success and failures of the current government, and the vulgarization of politics.
A letter from the editor: Help us continue our reader-first mission in 2024
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Go behind the scenes of Expats.cz with our editor, then take a moment to tell us how we're doing and help shape the direction of our coverage this year.
New Year's Day in Czechia: Lentils on the table and the return of the president's speech
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As the country observes culinary customs and New Year's Day hikes, Jan. 1, 2024 also marks the return of another national tradition.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Monday's top headlines
Czech tax reform package goes into effect, 59-year-old Czech actor makes pro basketball debut, and more headlines for January 1.
Prague's extra-long trolleybus to take over airport line in 2024
By March of 2024, trolleybus line 59 will replace Prague's bus line 119 bringing passengers from Nádraží Veleslavín metro to Václav Havel Airport.
Prague reminds visitors of fireworks ban as it prepares for New Year's Eve
Fireworks are banned in the historical center of the Czech capital, as well as near waterways and hospitals, with fines up to CZK 100,000.
Russia accuses Czechia of supplying weapons used in Belgorod attack
The Czech Republic did not heed Russia's call to participate in a UN Security Council meeting in the wake of the attack on Belgorod yesterday.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Sunday's top headlines
Czech pensions to increase by CZK 360 from January, NHL star returns to Czech Republic after suffering concussion, and more Sunday headlines.
Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen highlight Czechia's top 2024 concerts
Rammstein, Depeche Mode, James Blunt, and many others are also confirmed to play in Prague and beyond next year.
Prague to observe Month for the Faculty in wake of tragic shooting
A month of memorial remembrances will take place at Jan Palach Square in central Prague following the tragic shooting that claimed 14 lives.
Prague to welcome 90,000 visitors for New Year's Eve
Prague will implement restrictions in the city center as tens of thousands of tourists are expected to bid farewell to 2023 in the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Saturday's top headlines
Czech Foreign Minister urges continued support for Ukraine, prisons face overcrowding as inmate numbers surge, and more daily headlines.
Czech parental benefits get a bump next year, but duration shortens
From January 1, 2024, parental allowance in the Czech Republic will increase by CZK 50,000 to a total of CZK 350,000, spread over a maximum of three years.
