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Czech news in brief for July 26: Friday's top headlines
Czechia recorded 100 hate crimes this year, tropical heat headed to Czechia, and Czech embassies support compulsory second language in schools.
President Pavel on Biden speech and why Czechia should care about US election
In an interview following US president's televised speech, Czech President Petr Pavel called the withdrawal 'the gesture of a statesman.'
Bohemian crown jewels to be displayed annually starting in September
The jewels will be displayed this year from Sept. 17 to 30; they have only been displayed eight times since the founding of the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Thursday's top headlines
Prague airport's flight information board breaks down, senators debate Russian Orthodox church in Czechia, Czech TV to offer 320-hour Olympic coverage.
Czech news in brief for July 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech crown loses against major world currencies, Czechia offers help to Croatia following shooting, and Prague approves doubling of towing fees.
Czech education minister proposes mandatory English from first grade
A second foreign language, such as German, French, or Spanish, from the sixth grade could also be required as part of govt. education reforms.
Patients' rights and foster care: Czech president signs new amendments into law
On Tuesday, Czech President Petr Pavel also signed into law changes on debt relief, medicines, and public fundraising.
Czech news in brief for July 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Food prices continue to rise in July, Orban does not speak for EU's interests, and a smart tram is successfully tested in Pilsen.
Czech leaders respond to Biden's exit from the US presidential race
Czech leaders and political analysts speak out after the current president and Democratic nominee's 'unprecedented' withdrawal from the election Sunday.
Czech news in brief for July 22: Monday's top headlines
Czech analysts call Biden exit 'unprecedented', local retailers recover from CrowdStrike update, and intense heat followed by strong storms this week.
Czech news in brief for July 21: Sunday's top headlines
Prague Open tennis tournament kicks off, Czech police arrest suspect in Austrian ATM thefts, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for July 20: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Airport operating normally after IT outage, Muchová makes semifinals at Palermo Ladies Open, and more weekend headlines.
Bloomberg: Dispute breaks out over Germany 'hoarding' gas from Czechia
Czech Minister of Industry Jozef Síkela says that the issue may cause other EU member states to source gas from the east.
Czech news in brief for July 19: Friday's top headlines
Czechia accuses Germany of hoarding gas, Czech Olympic fashion shortlisted by IOC, and Czech car production highest since start of republic.
Czech news in brief for July 18: Thursday's top headlines
Koreans to build nuclear reactors in Dukovany, fire breaks out at Czech embassy in Paris, and a baby giraffe makes its Prague Zoo debut.
Czech news in brief for July 17: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel to honor Wimbledon winners Thursday, Czechia to consider training Ukrainian soldiers, and filling Czech e-prescriptions abroad can be tricky.
Czech, Ukrainian governments to hold formal meeting today
The first large-scale meeting in almost two years, multiple members of the Czech cabinet as well as President Petr Pavel will discuss Ukrainian security.