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.
Shaking up Czech e-commerce: Kaufland and Allegro plan launch of e-shops
The emergence online of the two retail giants will see more products available and likely make prices more competitive, helping consumers save money.
Happier than Spain, France, Italy: Czechia among world's top 20 happiest countries
The three-year timespan that the World Happiness Report covers includes the war in Ukraine, Covid-19, and inflation.
Brewed in Czechia, available in Russia: Why is Czech beer still sold eastward?
Despite Czechia's strong stance against Russian aggression, several Czech beer labels can be found in Russia's hypermarkets.
Better communication, more transparency: Pavel reveals his 100-day plan
Czechia's new president wants to continue sending aid to Ukraine, create a team of expert advisers, and open up Prague Castle.
King Charles congratulates Czech pilot on turning 100
Emil Boček is the last surviving Czech pilot who fought for the British Royal Air Force during World War II.
Czech Post announces mass layoffs and closure of 300 branches
The state-owned agency, which posted a loss of over CZK 1 billion last year, says the redundancies will affect thousands of employees.
Czech NGO seeks volunteers to travel to Turkey for earthquake-recovery project
Event planners and musicians are also organizing a Prague concert to help communities hit by the earthquakes, the proceeds of which will go to charity.
Czechia, UK sign joint declaration to strengthen fight against terrorism and trafficking
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakušan and his British counterpart Suella Braverman agreed to intensify police cooperation between the two countries.
EXPAT VOICES: Foreigners in Czechia hope new president will promote inclusivity, lead with dignity
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Our recent survey had a multitude of responses, many of which revolved around Pavel better representing Czechia on the world stage.
Rise in extreme obesity leads to opening of special hospital unit in Prague
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Czech doctors say they are increasingly encountering patients weighing over 200 kilograms who are in serious need of bariatric surgeries.
Protesters block Prague traffic in bid to reduce speed limit
According to the organization behind the demonstration, a lower speed limit would result in fewer deaths, as well as less air and noise pollution.
Czechia's economic ranking drops in new Prosperity Index
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Despite its faltering finances, Czechia's economy is still stronger than the EU average.
Czech-China relations sour further after meeting with Tibet officials
The latest spat is one of a series of tense arguments between the countries in recent years.
Iguanas, a toilet seat, and a sax: The oddest things left on Prague public transport in 2022
Last year saw record numbers of lost items across the capital's expansive transport network, the majority of which were not returned.
TELL US: What do you like – and dislike – about your Prague neighborhood?
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Tell us which neighborhood you live in, and why – or why not – you would recommend it to newcomers in the Czech capital.
Czechia to issue new birth certificates for children of same-sex parents
At present, same-sex parents do not have their genders recognized on their child's birth certificate.
