Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czechia's average wage surges by 7 percent, but declines in real terms
Despite a sizable increase in nominal wages, rampant inflation seen in much of the past two years has actually devalued salaries.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague mayor under fire for racial slur, doctors strike could end by Friday, and St. Nicholas events take place throughout Czechia today.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czechs flock to the slopes amid massive weekend snowfall
Ski enthusiasts nationwide made the most of favorable weather conditions over the weekend – timed perfectly with the opening of many major ski resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia likely to raise minimum wage to CZK 18,900 monthly, Czech football team to face Portugal and Turkey in Euro 2024, and more headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Sunday's top headlines
Heavy snowfall leads to travel complications across Czechia, Czech hockey star David Krejčí retires at age 37, and more weekend headlines
Czech news in brief for December 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague bans pro-Palestine protest due to slogan, state reaches agreement with doctors over pay, and Czechia braces for more heavy snow.
Czech news in brief for December 1: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders pay tribute to Kissinger, snowy days ahead for Czechia, and doctors' overtime resignation takes effect from today.
Czech news in brief for November 30: Thursday's top headlines
Czech drug smuggler on Europol's most-wanted list faces 24-year-sentence, parliament passes state budget, and Czechia's first ice day is on the books.
Czechia set to launch fully digital ID cards in 2024
The government stresses that using the digital ID will be fully optional, although some public institutions will have to recognize them.
Politico: Pavel among Europe's 28 most influential figures in 2024
The Czech president's tough stances on China and Russia, as well as unwavering support for Ukraine, earned him a spot on the list.
Czech news in brief for November 29: Wednesday's top headlines
Polish drugstore chain heading to Czech market, heavy snowfall leads to traffic collisions and a fatality, and police accuse six in cult murder.
Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
Czech news in brief for November 28: Tuesday's top headlines
Controversy as pro-Russian writer appears at trade union rally, Pavel makes official vist to Italy, and snow complicates traffic in Czechia.
Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
Czech news in brief for November 27: Monday's top headlines
Iconic Havel jacket auctioned for CZK 2.76 million, first heavy snowfall of winter season hits most of Czechia, and more headlines.