Czech news in brief for January 9: Thursday's top headlines
Trump's Greenland, Canada remarks spark debate, Lipavský praises outgoing U.S. Ambassador, and Slovakia bans mobile phones in primary schools.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech Senate to open first session in January, Jagr becomes oldest scorer in Czech hockey league, and Czech breweries clarify beer exports to Russia.
Germany and Czechia supply the most beer to Russia, despite sanctions
A Polish report criticized Czech breweries for putting profits over ethical concerns as the country continues to supply the aggressor with beer.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia meets defense spending commitment, prioritization of languages over math sparks concern, and flu cases expected to rise in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for January 6: Monday's top headlines
Icy conditions still impacting Czechia, police officer killed in crash on D5 highway, and Wimbledon champ pulls out of Australian Open.
Prague Airport suspends operations due to freezing rain
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A spokesperson said flights would resume later this evening and encouraged passengers to monitor the airport site for updates.
Czech news in brief for January 5: Sunday's top headlines
Czech president receives 426 pardon requests in five months, crown shouldn't fall below 25 CZK/EUR in 2025, and Czech expedition team leaves for Antarctic.
Politician's genetics remarks—a painful reminder of Czechia's segregation problem
A politician's claim that "genetic predisposition" makes Roma children unsuitable for non-segregated schools has been dismissed as harmful.
Czech news in brief for January 4: Saturday's top headlines
Three Kings' procession passes through Prague, thousands register online for unemployment, and a dangerous fugitive escapes Prague asylum.
Czech news in brief for January 3: Friday's top headlines
Ice and snow warnings issued for Czechia Friday morning, crown weakest against dollar in two years, and Prague Lidl outlet opens to long lines.
Czech news in brief for January 2: Thursday's top headlines
Prague launches plans to revamp main train station, air quality dips in parts of Czechia after fireworks, and surge in gun, silencer purchases reported.
The president's speech: Euro adoption, elections, and grandfatherly wisdom
During his second annual New Year's Day address, Pavel stressed the importance of democracy, and revealed that he had become a grandfather again.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel to deliver New Year's speech today, Prague’s first 2025 baby born at 00:26, and fireworks injuries, fires mark Prague NYE celebrations.
Mandatory English from first grade: Big changes coming to Czech education
Reading, writing, and logical-mathematical literacy will also take center stage, ensuring students acquire competencies relevant to contemporary society.
New Year's Eve in Prague: Fireworks rules and extended metro hours
Prague has announced it will ramp up security and safety measures for New Year's Eve and Day. Here's what you need to know to celebrate safely.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Tuesday's top headlines
Eighty percent of Czechs make New Year’s resolutions, last day to redeem Czech revenue stamps, and Olympics, floods top 2024 Czech Google searches.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Monday's top headlines
ANO gains in Senate, govt. retains majority, tens of thousands descend upon ski resorts, and snow, cold front to hit Czechia in January.
