News in brief for Oct. 13: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
More repatriation flights return from Israel, Prague hospital stops admitting critical-care patients, and more top headlines for Oct. 13, 2023.
Czech government wants better film incentives to boost industry growth
The amendment aims to smooth out the funding approval process and keep Czechia on the map of attractive filming locations for big-budget productions.
News in brief for Oct. 12: Top headlines in Czechia for Thursday
Another plane delivers Czechs back to Prague from Israel, an American travel reported missing in Prague, and more top headlines for Oct. 12, 2023.
News in brief for Oct. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Foreign minister travels to Jerusalem, building of Czech Cancer Institute begins, and suspicious luggage halts trams in Prague.
From protests to flags, Czech officials and citizens show support for Israel
Politicians have fully backed Israel and support the relocation of the Czech embassy to Jerusalem. Many people also attended a protest in Prague Monday.
News in brief for Oct. 10: Top headlines for Tuesday in Czechia
PM Fiala backs moving embassy to Jerusalem, Popeyes announces Prague opening date and location, and more top headlines for Oct. 10, 2023
Musicians strike a chord at Prague train station in protest of arts underfunding
Musicians from various Czech orchestras gathered at Hlavní nádraží to ask for higher governmental subsidies for culture.
News in brief for Oct. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Monday
Czech Republic doubles down on support for Israel, Grand Pardubice steeplechase crowns a winner, and more top headlines for Oct. 9, 2023.
News in brief for Oct. 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Prague archbishop makes anti-gay-marriage remarks, Czech foreign minister calls for greater EU reform and expansion, and more headlines for Oct. 7, 2023.
News in brief for Oct. 5: Top headlines in Czechia for Thursday
Forbes reveals list of richest Czechs, govt. approves a new defense strategy, and more top headlines for Oct. 5, 2023.
Czech 'long-hairs' cleared after 57-year-old tangle with communists
According to the Supreme Court, the 1960s authorities failed to respect the key principles of a democracy when trying to forcibly cut people's hair.
Czech health minister: Now is the time to schedule Covid and flu jabs
The State Health Institute on Tuesday encouraged people in Czechia to get inoculated against both Covid-19 and influenza without delay.
News in brief for Oct. 4: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednedsay
Czechia to present climate-energy plan, no Czechs known to be aboard Italian bus that crashed and more headlines for Oct. 4, 2023.
Czechia reinstates random border checks with Slovakia from Wednesday
Increasing numbers of illegal immigrants traveling from Slovakia and transiting through Czechia have prompted the government to take quick action.
New survey: 80 percent of Czechs struggle to buy their own home
High mortgage rates and increasing property prices have pushed a lot of prospective Czech homeowners out of the market, although optimism is slowly rising.
Czech foreign minister: EU accession negotiations for Ukraine should begin soon
Jan Lipavský also admitted that Ukraine has substantial work ahead in adapting its legal framework to align with EU standards.
News in brief for Oct. 3: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Czech Republic has EU's lowest unemployment rate, presidental spokesperson resigns, and more top headlines for Oct. 3, 2023.