Czech authorities mull taxing foreign companies operating in Czechia
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Under the proposed bill, the state would collect between CZK 4 billion and 6 billion per year by taxing foreign-headquartered firms working in Czechia.
News in brief for Aug. 17: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Storm wreaks havoc in Prague, Czechia to send bridges to Slovenia, and more top stories for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
Czech meteorological office issues high-level storm warning across most of Czechia
Heavy storms and rainfall are expected in Prague on Wednesday evening and in the first part of Thursday.
Czechs' unpaid debt rises at fastest rate in last 10 years
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Cumulatively, Czechs owed CZK 29.2 billion between January and June this year.
Prague announces prices, schedule of 2024 Ice Hockey World Championships
The Czech capital will host ice hockey's biggest tournament, with prices for the final costing up to CZK 13,000.
News in brief for Aug. 16: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Bártů receives British MBE, Czechia plans Expo 2025 participation, and more top stories for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023.
Czech authorities will incinerate over 600 kilograms of cocaine found in banana shipments
The street value of the drugs, which were allegedly travelling from Ecuador to the Netherlands, is estimated at up to CZK 5 billion.
Prague coalition recommends canceling Russian singer's concert in Prague
According to Prague Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil, Russian singer Anna Netrebko's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin justify the cancelation.
News in brief for Aug. 15: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Robert Fremr nomination under scrutiny, Třebíč celebrates milestones, and more top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
Prague to increase secondary school capacity to deal with surging demand
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A shortage of school spots in the capital has led Prague City Council to add new classes and increase the maximum number of students allowed.
German government refuses to introduce permanent controls on Czech border
Despite calls from the state of Saxony to introduce border checks, the German Interior Ministry says there is no need.
News in brief for Aug. 14: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Strong storms in parts of Bohemia, pork prices on the rise, and more top stories for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.
News in brief for Aug. 12: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Pride parade returns to Prague, tropical temperatures forecast this weekend, surging mushroom growth, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
Falling food prices push Czechia's inflation below 9 percent: Which products are cheaper?
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Cheaper production costs and an abnormally high baseline from last summer mean that some foods have decreased in cost.
News in brief for Aug. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech films screen at Toronto Film Festival, Czech banks see decline in profit, and Czech president goes on holiday.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
