DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech news in brief for August 21: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia to buy ammo with frozen Russian assets, hundreds mark '68 invasion anniversary at Russian Embassy, and food prices slow in August with exceptions.
Prague to honor 56th anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion with concerts, videomapping
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Aug. 20-21 marks 56 years since Soviet-led forces invaded Czechoslovakia, resulting in many deaths and thousands of arrests.
Czech news in brief for August 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Hundred Czechs living in mpox-hit countries in Africa, Czech leaders to commemorate '68 invasion, and new documents related to Masaryk murder surface.
Czech schools to offer more Czech language classes for non-native speakers
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The number of foreign pupils in Czech schools has doubled in the past years; teaching must expand and adapt in response, says the Ministry of Education.
Prague universities to ramp up security for new academic year
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The 2023 Prague shooting has caused a universal reaction from universities, with many top institutions developing measures introduced earlier this year.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Monday's top headlines
Torrential rain hits Czechia, Prague police seek metro sex harasser, and tourist in Czechia suffers heart attack hiking Sunday.
Czech news in brief for August 18: Sunday's top headlines
Strong storms and heavy rain in the forecast Sunday, Czech football player Hložek signs with Hoffenheim, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 17: Saturday's top headlines
Temperature record set at multiple measuring stations on Friday, Brno charity sends medical aid to Ukraine, and more weekend headlines.
Czech charged with surrogacy scam after conning dozens of infertile women
The unnamed woman promised couples she would deliver babies. Instead, she pocketed thousands of crowns and went on the run.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Friday's top headlines
Passenger traffic at Prague airport to rise, officials warn of fradulent travel agency, and Prague authorities probe influencer video.
Czech news in brief for August 15: Thursday's top headlines
South Moravia records hottest day of the year, ČSA to operate final Paris-Prague flight, and Monday sees last of Barrandov Bridge construction.
Czech news in brief for August 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Russian Orthodox priest ordered to leave Czechia, dry air and heat trigger fire alert for Wednesday, and Germany defends extended border checks.
Czech news in brief for August 13: Tuesday's top headlines
More Czechs watch Paris Olympics than Tokyo Games, heat warning in effect until further notice, Máj department store must remove playground.
Ministry clashes with municipalities over pupils' phone use in schools
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The state has said that schools are free to make and introduce their own rules without input needed from local government.
Czech news in brief for August 12: Monday's top headlines
Prague Pride activists push for equality, some 70,000 visit Olympics festival in Most, and Perseids to peak in Czechia Monday and Tuesdsay.
60,000 participate in 2024 Prague Pride parade through Czech capital
Despite increased security measures, police reported no major incidents at the annual event, which drew about the same number of people as last year.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Sunday's top headlines
Fuksa and Ogrodníková to carry Czech flag at Olympic closing ceremony, Hundreds take part in annual hike to Sněžka, and more weekend headlines.
