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Updated: 27.01.2023 10:21:58
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- •Covid-19 cases rise by 15 percent in Czechia
- •Ice warning issued across Czechia amid freezing temperatures
- •Czech voters go to polls to decide next president
EU and Ukrainian diplomats meet in Prague to discuss war tribunal for Russian aggression
The tribunal would complement the work of the International Criminal Court, which lacks jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.
UPDATEDToday's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Jan. 23–27, 2023.
The St. Jan Nepomucký statue on Prague's Charles Bridge turns 340 years old
An error in a chronicle led to the statue being erected 10 years early, on what was thought to be the 300th anniversary of Nepomucký's death.
A Czech investment leader on how modern tools can help you beat inflation
Fondee brings international best practices and modern investment methods to help investors in Czechia grow their savings.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech Switzerland tourism numbers in danger, wild boars pose problems to hunters, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 26, 2023.
This weekend in Prague: Masopust in the village or Mozart at the opera
Plus: Comedians welcome the end of the world, Czech classics screen at Ponrepro, and an English-friendly short film.
Prague unveils special tram marking 30 years since Václav Havel's presidency
The tram celebrates three decades of an independent Czech Republic and reminds people of Havel's efforts promoting freedom.
Thousands gather in Prague's Old Town in support of presidential candidate Pavel
Pavel supporters were treated to posters and pancakes; supporters for Pavel's opponent Andrej Babiš were also present at Wednesday's event.
Vodafone announces price rise for mobile tariffs in Czechia
Czechia already has some of the highest mobile tariff prices in the entire EU, in large part due to the monopoly of three communication companies.
PHOTO GALLERY: Barrandov’s first film began shooting 90 years ago
The history of the famous film studio began with an obscure crime mystery called 'Murder on Ostrovní Street' in 1933.
The Czech first lady: An overlooked, yet important, role for Czechia
Life as the partner of the Czech president brings little official power, but lots of responsibility.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czechia may be removed from Michelin guide, Czech birds undergo census, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 25, 2023.
Prague’s plans to demolish railway bridge compared to destroying Eiffel Tower
A petition to save the railway bridge has over 9,000 signatures and the issue is starting to make an international ripple.
Czech Terezín survivor uses TikTok to shed light on Holocaust
Gidon Lev was among representatives of European Jewish communities who met in Prague this week to honor the past and talk about keeping it alive.
Czech-lensed ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ snags nine Oscar nominations
The German film about a soldier in World War I will compete for Best Picture and Best International Feature.
Continued aid to Ukraine remains important for security, says Czech chief of staff
Chief of Staff Major General Karel Řehka outlined the importance of continued support to Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Czech conservationists return wolf struck by car back into the wild
Donations from the public helped cover the extensive care costs for the wolf, whose return to the wild represented the first recovery of its kind.
