Czech news in brief for February 12: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel to attend Munich Security Conference, Czech aluminum, steel exports face U.S. tariffs, and Czech dentists face anesthetic shortage.
Corruption scandals and lax oversight drag Czechia down in global ranking
Transparency International attributes the country’s worsening position to postponed reforms, low political integrity, and unchecked public contracting.
Czech news in brief for February 11: Tuesday's top headlines
Pavel: AI can 'revolutionize' but has risks, Ukrainians can extend protection from today, and state wants to further restrict energy drinks.
Czech unemployment rises, but job opportunities for foreigners remain strong
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Unemployment in Czechia rose slightly in January, but opportunities for foreign workers remain strong, with many entry-level jobs still available.
Czech news in brief for February 10: Monday's top headlines
Czech military probes Ukraine drone smuggling, 116 same-sex couples enter new partnerships, and Czechia braces for snow, freezing rain this week.
Police evacuate Prague hotel after suspicious wire found on door handle
Police were called after hotel staff reported that a guest had not left his room; a wire was found wrapped around the door handle.
Czech news in brief for February 9: Sunday's top headlines
Czech real estate prices up seven percent year-on-year, MPs to debate laws for self-driving cars, and more weekend headlines.
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.
