DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech news in brief for August 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Tropical heat alert for Prague on Wednesday, Prague reevaluates Metro D tender, and Czechia sees highest Lyme disease cases in 10 years.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague Pride gets underway in Czechia, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in Israel, and trains avoid near crash in the east of Bohemia.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Monday's top headlines
Thousands of homes without power after storm, deadliest weekend on Czech roads leave five dead, and Brno Observatory invites public to report UFOs.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia rejects outcome of Venezuelan election, Bouzková makes final at Washington Open, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia wins first medals at Paris Olympics, Czech President tries hand at javelin throwing, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Friday's top headlines
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Storm warning in effect for Czechia, Muchová and Nosková to play for bronze, and Czech minimum wage could see a CZK 1,700 rise.
Pet cats may soon require microchips, registration in Czechia
Microchipping has been mandatory for dogs since 2020. European legislation also mandates microchipping for pets traveling abroad, including dogs and cats.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
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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.
