Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
News in brief for Aug. 10: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Police chief faces more backlash on rape statements, weak tornadoes hit Czechia and more headlines for Aug. 10, 2023.
New EU app helps Czech-based travelers during emergency situations abroad
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Czech tourists will be able to get information about flight and ferry cancellations, weather changes, and consumer rights.
News in brief for Aug. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Facebook most used social platform among Czechs, TSMC to establish first European factory on Czech-German border, and more top headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
News in brief for Aug. 8: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
City offices fly rainbow flag, Czechia records coldest summer day on the books, and Czech trade surplus reaches 18.2 billion in June.
News in brief for Aug. 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Czech foreign minister condemns Russian attack on blood tranfusion center, weak tornado hits Czechia, and more headlines for Aug. 7, 2023.
News in brief for Aug. 5: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
More Praguers using shared bikes, new Czech Constitutional Court head speaks, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
News in brief for Aug. 4: Top headlines in Czechia on Friday
President Pavel apologizes for riding his motorcycle without a helmet, multiple children injured after lookout tower collapses, and more top stories.
Two of Czechia's three newly appointed Constitutional Court judges are women
Czech President Petr Pavel nominated the experience-rich candidates, who will now each serve 10-year terms in the highest court in the land.
News in brief for Aug. 3: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
The Czech Senate signs off on a number of bills, castle visits on the rise in July, and Czechia's top-paid athlete revealed.
News in brief for Aug. 2: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Legislators discuss regulation of low-THC cannabis, former PM lashes out at current government and more top headlines for Aug. 2, 2023.
Photo of Brno mayor with lines of white powder spreads on social media
Markéta Vaňková claims that she does not remember what happened while maintaining her innocence.
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Czech-language exam required for permanent residency will cost more
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Under a new government proposal, subsidies for taking the language exam required to obtain permanent residency in Czechia will end.
News in brief for Aug. 1: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Czechia could extend protection of Ukrainian refugees, alcohol-related accidents increased in July, and more headlines for Aug. 1, 2023.
Bun-believable: Fast-food prices rise sharply in Czechia
Amid high inflation and rising operational costs, Czechia's three major fast-food chains recently increased prices.
