Czech highways speed up: How fast can you go in 2025?
An increased speed limit pilot project is expected to save drivers approximately three minutes on the 50-kilometer stretch. But how safe is it?
Czechia’s fireworks tradition facing crackdown: New laws could dim New Year's Eve
Illegal fireworks sales have long sparked concern among regulators with inspectors uncovering massive violations.
Czech government passes game-changing healthcare amendment
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The law will enable health insurance companies to allocate significantly more funds toward disease prevention.
Saturday edition: A cheat sheet to this week's headlines in Czechia
Toast scandal heats up as butter prices break the bank, Czech Airlines take a bow as new Vietnamese charter takes flight, and healthcare hits a new high.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's pension reform may affect you
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The labor minister has promised the public that people will not need to work after the age of 67, but the opposition has strongly criticized current plans.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
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President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Czechia to give foreigners from three more countries access to labor market
The govt. is expected to approve the change this week; three countries have been added to the original proposal which should take effect in July.
'Housing for regular incomes': Czech government unveils affordable housing plan
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The goal of the program is to increase the share of available rental apartments on the market and make housing more accessible for the middle class.
EXPLAINED: Why it might become easier for Czech companies to fire employees
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A new draft law aims to give companies more leeway to control their workforce by cutting notice periods and dealing with underperforming employees.
EXPLAINED: What new firearms legislation could look like in Czechia
The Chamber of Deputies today will discuss various amendments to Czechia's Weapons Act, which will generally put gun owners under great scrutiny.
Czech senators fight for citizens' right to stay offline
Concerns over data collection have led some politicians to propose a law that would give citizens the right to stay out of state digital systems.
Czech government approves plan for regulated cannabis market
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Details of the revised plan have not been released yet, but the introduction of the market would also include steps to fight drug and gambling addiction.
