Czech news in brief for February 8: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia seeks exemption from US AI chip limits, Slovaks in Brno protest against Fico, and more weekend headlines.
Trump nominates businessman Nicholas Merrick as U.S. ambassador to Czechia
This is the Texas-based former CFO's first diplomatic role; he will replace outgoing Biden appointee Bijan Sabet who stepped down on Jan. 20.
Czech president expands Ukrainian refugee protections, restricts Russian citizenship
The Czech government is preparing for the eventual return of Ukrainian refugees, with plans for a return center in Prague from June.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Friday's top headlines
Lipavský: Czechia, US align on key global issues, Czech govt. earmarks 5.1 billion for affordable housing, and Czech castle braces for tourist boom.
Czech news in brief for February 6: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala says U.S. Gaza takeover 'difficult to implement', Czechs discover world's largest thermal lake, and temps to drop below freezing this weekend.
Czechia faces EU’s steepest wage decline as inflation erodes earnings
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High inflation and limited workforce mobility have caused Czech salaries to drop 10 percent in real terms over the past five years.
Prague's National Museum to display rare 'Lucy' skeleton for first time in Europe
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The 3.2-million-year-old set of bones, discovered in 1974, was once considered as belonging to the earliest known member of the human family.
Czech news in brief for February 5: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech pharmacists warn of TikTok challenge, Czechia could join EU lawsuit against Hungary, BBC nominates Czech Philharmonic for orchestra of year.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech defense minister backs higher NATO spending, Czech tennis star returns after maternity leave, and flu epidemic peaks.
Dubai chocolate takes over Czech shops in sweet boom
More chocolatiers are offering the exotic chocolate, along with similar alternatives, as the demand and price of the treat go up.
Czech news in brief for February 3: Monday's top headlines
PM: U.S. tariffs must be discussed at EU level, social media bullying video sparks outrage, Šumava sees second day of record -20°C temperatures.
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Czech news in brief for February 2: Sunday's top headlines
Chilly weather forecast early this week, France backs Czech push to limit Russian diplomats in the EU, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for February 1: Saturday's top headlines
Czech temperatures drop sharply this weekend, opposition again blocks public media fee hike, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia lists beer culture among intangible heritage, paving the way for UNESCO bid
Czech beer culture, from rural pubs to historic breweries, has been recognized as part of the nation’s intangible heritage.
Czech news in brief for January 31: Friday's top headlines
Zeman issues court-ordered apology for slander, Czech schools introduce new report card system, snow, ice risk warning issued for weekend.
US aid freeze hits Czechia, threatening humanitarian and human rights efforts
Trump's suspension of foreign aid forces Czech NGOs to halt aid programs, cutting support for refugees, journalists, and human rights activists worldwide.
Czech news in brief for January 30: Thursday's top headlines
Senate delays digitalization deadline to 2027, illegal migration to Czechia falls in 2024, and three-quarters of Czechs satisfied with life.
