Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia reports 149 new HIV cases so far in 2024, Czech president fit to perform duties, and smog alert issued for Central Bohemia, Prague.
Czech news in brief for July 31: Wednesday's top headlines
Krejčíková reaches Olympic singles quaterfinals, whistleblower reports triple in Czechia, and a TikTok challenge leads to fall, severe injuries.
Literature in exile: Czechia's first Ukrainian bookstore opens in Prague
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Named for Ukrainian poet and national hero Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko, the Žižkov shop offers literature of all genres.
Burčák on sale from Friday due to early harvest: How much will you pay this year?
Wine sellers will begin selling young wine this year on Aug. 1, the earliest date this partially fermented grape drink can be offered.
Czech news in brief for July 30: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech water slalomer Lukáš Rohan fails to defend silver medal, Russian foreign ministry summons Czech ambassador, and burčák harvest comes early this year.
Czech news in brief for July 29: Monday's top headlines
Czech govt. should focus on young people's needs, Czech BIS: Global security situation critical, and five Czech medalists to compete in Olympics today.
Czech news in brief for July 28: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Defense Minister visits Ukraine, President Pavel sends message to Czechs competing at Olympics, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for July 27: Saturday's top headlines
Heat warning issued for much of Czechia today, hundreds attend opening of Czech House in Paris, and more weekend headlines.
Czech House to open in Paris with new David Černý sculpture
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the Czech House today, which Olympic snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyková will open.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Friday's top headlines
Czechia recorded 100 hate crimes this year, tropical heat headed to Czechia, and Czech embassies support compulsory second language in schools.
President Pavel on Biden speech and why Czechia should care about US election
In an interview following US president's televised speech, Czech President Petr Pavel called the withdrawal 'the gesture of a statesman.'
Bohemian crown jewels to be displayed annually starting in September
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The jewels will be displayed this year from Sept. 17 to 30; they have only been displayed eight times since the founding of the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Thursday's top headlines
Prague airport's flight information board breaks down, senators debate Russian Orthodox church in Czechia, Czech TV to offer 320-hour Olympic coverage.
Czech news in brief for July 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech crown loses against major world currencies, Czechia offers help to Croatia following shooting, and Prague approves doubling of towing fees.
Czech education minister proposes mandatory English from first grade
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A second foreign language, such as German, French, or Spanish, from the sixth grade could also be required as part of govt. education reforms.
Patients' rights and foster care: Czech president signs new amendments into law
On Tuesday, Czech President Petr Pavel also signed into law changes on debt relief, medicines, and public fundraising.
