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Summary for: This week's news: Here's what you had to sayEvery day of the week, we run a poll alongside our morning news, asking readers to weigh in on the key headlines and talking points shaping life in Czechia.
Our weekly “verdict” rounds up your responses, offering a snapshot of what’s on your mind.
You’ll also find related stories to help you catch up on the context behind the debate.
Czech retail sales grew in September, but rising energy and food costs may make households more cautious next year. What is your main response to higher living costs?
I buy fewer nonessential items
66 %
I compare prices before buying
19 %
I switch to cheaper brands or stores
6 %
It does not affect me
9 %
151 readers voted on this poll.
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Prague's Hradčanská metro station will close for nearly a year starting Jan. 16, 2027, overlapping with the ongoing closure at Flora. Will the Hradčanská closure affect your commute?
Yes — I regularly use Hradčanská station.
19 %
Somewhat — I occasionally travel through the area.
19 %
No — I rarely or never use Hradčanská.
62 %
274 readers voted on this poll.
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Czech Television and Czech Radio employees are holding a daylong strike over proposed changes to public media funding. How often do you watch or listen to Czech public broadcasters?
Regularly — I watch Czech Television or listen to Czech Radio frequently.
13 %
Occasionally — I tune in from time to time.
10 %
Rarely or never — I don't usually use Czech public media.
77 %
227 readers voted on this poll.
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Czechia is considering banning plant-based products from using names such as "sausage" and "salami." Do you think vegetarian alternatives should be allowed to use traditional meat product names?
Yes — labels like "soy sausage" are clear enough.
53 %
No — meat product names should be reserved for actual meat.
35 %
It doesn't matter to me — I don't find the labels confusing.
12 %
188 readers voted on this poll.
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Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has proposed making Czech Television and Czech Radio license fees voluntary. Would you continue paying for Czech public media if you had the choice?
Yes — I believe public media is worth supporting.
32 %
Maybe — it would depend on the cost and how the money is used.
7 %
No — I would choose not to pay.
61 %
426 readers voted on this poll.
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