Czech news for March 21: Czech population rose due to migration, birth rate falls significantly
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday March 21, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech government could deny visas to Russians with dual citizenship
The amendment, to be discussed by the Czech Foreign Ministry Wednesday, would also deny visas to Belarusians with other citizenships.
Czechia plans to dispose of over 17 million unused face masks
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Millions of protective items purchased by the previous administration to combat Covid-19 are no longer needed.
EU funds for balancing gender equity in Czechia failed to achieve purpose
Only few of the audited organization used the money as intended, and the Ministry of Labor failed to properly monitor spending.
Crime rises again in Czechia after falling due to Covid
While crimes are almost back to pre-pandemic levels, the rate of acquittals is dropping and more cases are settled with plea bargains.
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Czech news for March 17: Pavel finishes up Poland state visit
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Friday, March 17, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
King Charles congratulates Czech pilot on turning 100
Emil Boček is the last surviving Czech pilot who fought for the British Royal Air Force during World War II.
Prague archbishop defends former Pope John Paul II against cover-up allegations
A Polish television station reported that, when he was still archbishop of Kraków, he helped to hide priests accused of abusing children.
Czech news for March 16: Czech snowboarder lands silver, Pavel signs pension bill
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Thursday, March 16, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech Post announces mass layoffs and closure of 300 branches
The state-owned agency, which posted a loss of over CZK 1 billion last year, says the redundancies will affect thousands of employees.
Prague City Hall bans TikTok usage on employees' work devices
The city is also recommending that employees delete the Chinese application for personal use as well.
Czech news for March 15: Prague marks Nazi occupation anniversary, Ledecká returns to the slopes
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Wednesday, March 15, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Number of Czech students in general education lower than EU average
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Czechia’s proportion of new matriculates to vocational education students is one of the highest in the EU.
Czechia, UK sign joint declaration to strengthen fight against terrorism and trafficking
Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakušan and his British counterpart Suella Braverman agreed to intensify police cooperation between the two countries.
Czech news for March 14: Police deny escalating protest violence, no banks operate on SVB model
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Tuesday, March 14, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Presidents Pavel and Zelenskyy discuss ongoing Czech support to Ukraine
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy also offered congratulations to the president on officially taking office.
Czech cities to fly Tibetan flag today in honor of historic uprising
From mountains to municipal buildings, hundreds of flags will mark the anniversary of the anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet.
