DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech news in brief for December 6: Friday's top headlines
Czech MPs to vote on crypto rules, energy law, police probe shooting hoax at Czech university, and Prague begins work on Hydropolis education center.
Marmeláda or džem? Deciphering the EU's sticky breakfast directive in Czechia
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A new decree, inspired by European law, aims to align Czech terminology for everything from syrup to honey with EU regulations.
1,000 students and staff evacuated following Czech university shooting scare
A reported attack on the campus of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen was not confirmed despite an evacuation and presence of SWAT team.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Thursday's top headlines
Senate approves retirement age hike to 67, Druzhba pipeline halts oil flow to Czechia, and govt. backs creation of new national park.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia approves 2024 budget with 241bn deficit, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in South Korea, and Sting, Shaggy to headline Colours of Ostrava.
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New Covid vaccine coming to Czechia soon, government confirms
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A vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of Covid-19 is expected to become available in the Czech Republic within weeks.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia supports Georgia's EU bid amid protests, American singer presents Czech 'Grammy', and Czech MPs to approve CZK 241bn budget deficit.
Drivers in Czechia feel among the least safe in whole of Europe
Poor infrastructure, marking, and reckless driving are all to blame, with roads in the countryside receiving among the least favorable views.
Czech news in brief for December 2: Monday's top headlines
Senate to vote on pension reform, thousands kick off ski season in Czech mountains, and restaurants see decline in sales.
Czech news in brief for December 1: Sunday's top headlines
Police boost security for holiday season in Prague, MPs to vote on 2025 budget with CZK 241B deficit, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for November 30: Saturday's top headlines
Christmas markets open in Prague today, MPs to debate speaker's dismissal next week, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia backs Israel's right to self-defense, says Senate Speaker
Following talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil also commended Israel’s strong support for Ukraine.
Czech news in brief for November 29: Friday's top headlines
Prosecutors uphold decision to shelve university shooting case, police accuse 14 women of pimping in Ireland, and Czechia's longest railway bridge opens.
Czech news in brief for November 28: Thursday's top headlines
Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Prague today, Czechia pledges over 12mn to NATO Ukraine fund, and Křetínský nears Royal Mail takeover.
Free, English-friendly help 24/7: Czechia launches domestic violence hotline
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Hotline numbers starting with 116 are reserved for EU-wide services for people in difficult situations; support is immediate and confidential.
Survey: More than half of people in Czechia fear they will lose job next year
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A difficult economic environment and the rise of artificial intelligence has unsettled many workers nationwide, with many also considering job hopping.
Prague healthcare professional charged with 11 rapes, more victims expected
The man, who provided services in both Prague and Brno, was remanded into custody following the charges, according to a police spokesperson.
