EXPLAINED: What the EU's newly passed migration pact means for Czechia
The government coalition and opposition parties have come to blows over the potential impacts that the major pact will have on Czechia.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
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A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
Czechia revisits immigration policy amid Israel-Hamas conflict
The displacement of over 1 million refugees in Gaza made Czechia and the EU ponder the best way to help Middle Eastern refugees.
Changes to Ukrainian refugee status in Czechia: Here's what you need to know
Refugee visas look to be extended till 2025, the Czech Labor Ministry speaks on Ukrainian tax contributions, and UNICEF asserts importance of education.
Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
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Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Czech govt: Ukrainian refugee situation 'stable' despite financial aid changes
The state says cuts to financial support for Ukrainian refugees will not cause widescale problems.
Foreign residents in Czechia exceed 1 million for first time
Third-country nationals, mainly from Ukraine, Vietnam, and Russia, make up 80 percent of the foreign resident population.
Czech PM calls on Hungary and Poland to refrain from obstructing EU migration deal
Refusing to pass the EU's refugee-settlement deal harms Czechia's financial interests, Petr Fiala said.
New online rules pose challenges to Ukrainian refugees
As of the start of July, refugees have to apply for support electronically, but many lack email or usable credentials.
New survey shows falling Czech support for helping Ukrainian refugees
Significantly fewer people said they support the idea of accepting the refugees into Czechia – this amount now stands at just over 50 percent.
Prague extends substantial transport discount for low-income passengers and refugees
The 70-percent discount passes have been prolonged due to the high number of people in financial need.
Historian highlights shift in Czech mindset on World Refugee Day
Historian Michal Frankl from the Masaryk Institute spoke about refugee waves in Czech history.
News in brief for June 16: Czechia 'not doing enough' to tackle political corruption, EU report says
EU inflation slows, a special mushroom map released, President Pavel largely trusted, and more in our daily news feed.
First Czech support center for Ukrainian survivors of war and sexual violence opens in Prague
This is also the first project of its kind outside of Ukraine, and will provide a combination of psychological and legal help.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czechia has over 300,000 Ukrainian refugees, according to new official data
Although the majority of Ukrainians are in some form of employment, they also struggle financially.
