Prague unveils powerful new mural on anniversary of the Russian invasion
The creator of the piece, street artist ChemiS, designed a street mural with a similar motif in March 2022.
Czech news for Feb. 24: Prague pays tribute to volunteers for refugee assistance
The top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Czechia leads EU in Ukrainian refugees per capita
Germany and Poland have more refugees overall, but also have larger populations.
Czechia sends over CZK 40 billion in military aid to Ukraine, with more to come
A joint effort by the government, defense industry, and public raised money for dozens of tanks and other military equipment.
Czechia passes law to stop spreading terrorist content online
The new law implements a EU directive meant to prevent people from spreading images of attacks or executions.
Czech news for Feb. 23: Big screens to display inauguration, Czech inflation among highest in EU
Top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Czech news for Feb. 22: Cave hall discovered in Moravia, apartment sales crash
Top headlines for the Czech Republic in brief for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.
War in Europe 'not unthinkable,' says Czech army head
In a stern speech, Czechia's chief of staff criticized the state of the country's army and called for greater preparedness in case of a full-scale war.
Czech news in brief: Foreign ministry issues travel warning for Iran
Top headlines for the Czech Republic for Feb. 21, 2023 in brief.
Czech intelligence units warn against China and TikTok
Czechia is overly reliant on China for medicine, which could cause a catastrophic situation if the supply were to stop.
The Ukraine crisis a year on: More refugees apply to extend visas
Around half a million temporary protection visas have been granted to Ukrainian refugees, with about 200,000 finding work in the past 12 months.
Today's news headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 20–Feb. 24, 2023.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
Czechia to ban sale of nicotine pouches to under-18 year olds
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Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Czech universities may need to issue new diplomas after students' gender transition
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The government recently announced a planned amendment in the law in a bid to make post-transition life easier for young people.
