Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Czech universities may need to issue new diplomas after students' gender transition
The government recently announced a planned amendment in the law in a bid to make post-transition life easier for young people.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 13–Feb. 17, 2023.
Czech PM talks continued support and EU entry with Zelenskiy in Brussels
The Ukrainian president met with several EU leaders to ask for more military equipment in the fight against Russia.
EU Blue Cards: New law could make it easier to stay in Czechia
The government has approved a draft amendment that would make getting a work and residence permit for non-EU nationals less challenging.
The number of licensed firearm holders in Czechia grew in 2022
Interest in gun ownership has been rising over the past years, according to new data released this week by the Czech police.
Tomáš the tank, donated by the Czech public, takes part in war
A national fundraising campaign raised over CZK 30 million to purchase the tank, which has been used by Ukraine's military.
Czech firefighters depart for Turkey to help search for earthquake survivors
Following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that left over 1,300 dead, the Czech Republic is sending its urban search-and-rescue unit to help search debris.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 6–Feb. 10, 2023.
Czechs won’t boycott Paris Olympics even if Russian athletes compete
The International Olympic Committee may let "neutral athletes" from Russia or Belarus compete if they don't represent their countries or support the war.
Record-high number of new HIV cases reported in Czechia
For the first time, the number of new cases involving foreigners exceeded the number of cases of Czechs.
Czech School Inspectorate: Critical thinking and student engagement missing from classrooms
New teaching guidelines are being developed to prepare Czech students for a future that demands problem-solving skills.
EU and Ukrainian diplomats meet in Prague to discuss war tribunal for Russian aggression
The tribunal would complement the work of the International Criminal Court, which lacks jurisdiction over the crime of aggression.
Thousands gather in Prague's Old Town in support of presidential candidate Pavel
Pavel supporters were treated to posters and pancakes; supporters for Pavel's opponent Andrej Babiš were also present at Wednesday's event.
Czech Terezín survivor uses TikTok to shed light on Holocaust
Gidon Lev was among representatives of European Jewish communities who met in Prague this week to honor the past and talk about keeping it alive.
