EXPLAINED: How biometric entry delays, border controls impact Schengen travel
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The European Union says it will delay the introduction of its new biometric entry-check system for non-EU citizens as land borders go up around the bloc.
Czech tennis players serve up debate '-ová' use of gender suffix for foreign players
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As tennis season winds down, the discussion about how foreign players' last names appear in the Czech media is heating up.
Czech Minister of Labor advocates for euro adoption by 2030
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Marian Jurečka says Czechia will fulfill the Maastricht criteria by the end of the decade.
Prague will turn unfinished Palmovka building into new space agency headquarters
The framework of Nová Palmovka complex, once meant to be a new town hall, has been abandoned for almost a decade.
Czechia helped pave the way for upcoming EU negotiations on AI regulation
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The position adopted under the Czech EU presidency laid the groundwork for upcoming discussions over innovation and privacy.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Cold front moving in for weekend, forest-fire alert remains active
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 1, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech retailers must offer return point for PET bottles
Customers will need to pay a deposit of about CZK 5 when purchasing a soft drink or alcoholic beverage.
Lipavský: EU accession talks with Ukraine could begin this year
The Czech foreign minister added this would only happen if all EU member states agreed to it.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Days of European film brings hot topics to Czech screens next week
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The 30th edition of the festival presents premieres, award winners, documentaries, and a few classics from almost three dozen countries.
Czechia's environment among the worst in EU, index says
Above-average greenhouse-gas emissions and high waste production put Czechia near the bottom of a 27-country ranking.
Spring forward: Czechia switches to summer time this weekend
Clocks will go forward by one hour in the early hours of Sunday, March 26. Opinion polls suggest that people are generally against the change.
EU funds for balancing gender equity in Czechia failed to achieve purpose
Only few of the audited organization used the money as intended, and the Ministry of Labor failed to properly monitor spending.
Czech Republic and other EU countries to charge visitors a fee from next year
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Thirty counties in Europe will be part of ETIAS, an online system intended to increase security by screening visitors.
Czechia passes law to stop spreading terrorist content online
The new law implements a EU directive meant to prevent people from spreading images of attacks or executions.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
Democracy Index: Czechia rises in ranking, but is still a 'flawed democracy'
The annual Democracy Index saw most countries in the EU improve, while Russia sank sharply.
