Czech news in brief for December 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czech, Bavarian PMs meet on energy, rail links, Czech crown steady vs. euro, weak against dollar, and retailers brace for holiday rush.
Czech news in brief for December 11: Wednesday's top headlines
US ambassador to Czechia resigns post-election, Czechia to debate compensation for transgender surgery, and court rules on media ownership.
What Germany’s extended border controls mean for Czechia-based travelers
-
Germany has announced it will continue its checks at the borders with Czechia, Poland and Switzerland after Sunday, and likely well into 2025.
President Pavel signs law expanding sick pay for self-employed in Czechia
-
From 2025, people working on a contract basis, self-employed persons, or those in small-scale employment will be able to receive the benefit.
Czech news in brief for December 10: Tuesday's top headlines
Fiala confident Pavel will sign budget, Czech court to rule on politicians and media ownership, and lone wolf seen in Iron Mountains after two centuries.
Czech politicians warn of potential refugee surge amid Syria turmoil
The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime Sunday, has sparked warnings from Czech officials about the potential ramifications for Europe.
Czech news in brief for December 9: Monday's top headlines
Czech Embassy evacuates staff from Damascus, police seek help to find missing Prague man, and Czechia ranks last in EU for women in science.
Czech news in brief for December 8: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia marks second Sunday of Advent, Pilsen confronts overpopulation of invasive nutria, and more weekend headlines.
English
Slovenian
Czech
Finnish
Polish
Czech news in brief for December 7: Saturday's top headlines
Avalanche warning issued in Krkonoše Mountains, Czech MPs delay decision on lex Ukraine amendment, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for December 6: Friday's top headlines
Czech MPs to vote on crypto rules, energy law, police probe shooting hoax at Czech university, and Prague begins work on Hydropolis education center.
Marmeláda or džem? Deciphering the EU's sticky breakfast directive in Czechia
-
A new decree, inspired by European law, aims to align Czech terminology for everything from syrup to honey with EU regulations.
1,000 students and staff evacuated following Czech university shooting scare
A reported attack on the campus of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen was not confirmed despite an evacuation and presence of SWAT team.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Thursday's top headlines
Senate approves retirement age hike to 67, Druzhba pipeline halts oil flow to Czechia, and govt. backs creation of new national park.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia approves 2024 budget with 241bn deficit, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in South Korea, and Sting, Shaggy to headline Colours of Ostrava.
New Covid vaccine coming to Czechia soon, government confirms
-
A vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of Covid-19 is expected to become available in the Czech Republic within weeks.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia supports Georgia's EU bid amid protests, American singer presents Czech 'Grammy', and Czech MPs to approve CZK 241bn budget deficit.
Drivers in Czechia feel among the least safe in whole of Europe
Poor infrastructure, marking, and reckless driving are all to blame, with roads in the countryside receiving among the least favorable views.
