Terezín Memorial unveils new exhibit on 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The Terezín Memorial opened a new permanent exhibition today highlighting the transports of Jews during WWII
February 3 to be Czech national day of mourning in honor of Jaroslav Kubera
Monday, February 3, will be a national day of mourning day in the Czech Republic to honor the late Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera
Prague's Václav Havel Airport will not tighten security checks over coronavirus fears
The Airport will not tighten security checks over fears of the new coronavirus spreading from China, according to the Czech Health Minister
Prague Zoo has collected 13.5 million crowns for fire-damaged Australia
People have sent almost 13.5 million crowns in aid to Australia hit by disastrous bushfires within the Prague zoo's public fundraising campaign
Most Czechs oppose fees for prescriptions and doctor visits, according to new poll
A large majority of Czechs continue to oppose having to pay a fee for prescriptions and doctor visits
67% of Czechs support same-sex marriage, says new poll
Two-thirds of Czechs are of the view that gays and lesbians should have the right to get married, according to a 2019 Median agency poll
Czech Republic drops to 44th in 2019 Corruption Perception Index
The Czech Republic dropped by six positions in Transparency International's 2019 Corruption Perception Index
Czech Senate chairman Jaroslav Kubera dies suddenly at age 72
Jaroslav Kubera (Civic Democrats, ODS), the chairman of the Senate, the upper house of Czech parliament, passed away unexpectedly in Teplice today
Czech notaries prepared a record number of prenuptial agreements in 2019
Czech notaries prepared a premarital agreement for 10.891 couples in 2019, an increase of 260 over the previous year
Brexit will not jeopardize Erasmus program, says Czech Education Minister
Britain's departure from the EU will not affect the functioning of the Erasmus program for foreign studies, according to the Czech Education Ministry
The Czech Republic will not introduce a PET bottle deposit refund system
The Czech Republic will not introduce an across-the-board system of PET bottle deposit refund, says Environment Minister Richard Brabec
Prague opens new Expat Center to help foreigners adapt
Inspired by other European metropolises, Prague has created an Expat Centre in Jungmannova street
More than one in five Czechs consider foreigners living in the Czech Republic a large security threat
Terrorists, international organised crime, and refugees are also viewed as big threats to peace and security by a majority of Czechs
Prague to take new measures to protect its historical center and skyline, says new plan
Prague will demand that the structure of the city and its street network is respected, protect its skylines and prevent the construction of oversized commercial centers
Oscar-nominated student may gain permanent residence in the Czech Republic
Daria Kashcheeva, nominated for an Academy Award for her animated short made at Prague's FAMU, would like to continue working in the Czech Republic, she told reporters