Czech Health Ministry moves to ban seven more psychoactive substances
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As neighboring Germany legalizes pot, Czechia struggles to contain a wave of semi-synthetic cannabinoids; critics say a ban isn't the answer.
Czech news in brief for April 3: Wednesday's top headlines
Police pursue farmers who dumped manure in Prague, rape victim files complaint against Czech court, and thirty groups apply for EP elections in Czechia.
Forbes reveals its 2024 billionaires list: See how the richest Czechs rank
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The majority of Czech billionaires on the list, who specialize in industries such as energy, real estate, and tech, saw their net worth grow in 2023.
Surreal Dali biopic opens Days of European Film in Prague this week
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The festival screens the Czech premiere of an irreverent Salvador Dali biopic and a documentary about Libertines frontman Pete Doherty.
European Parliament elections: How do they work and what's at stake for Czechia?
The opposition ANO party is seeking to defend its six seats in the European Parliament elections, which will take place in a little over two months.
Czech minimum wage to break CZK 20,000 barrier for the first time
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Under newly confirmed plans, the government has announced that the minimum wage will be indexed to 47 percent of the national average monthly salary.
Czech news in brief for April 2: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia's crisis readiness is lacking, says a new report, seven Easter-weekend fatalities reported, and EP election campaign underway in Czechia.
Georgian Wings to launch new direct flights from Prague to Tbilisi
From May 4, the Pearl of the Caucasus will be a single flight away from Prague with the launch of new twice-weekly service.
Prague's Astronomical Clock will stop on Czechia's Don't Rush Day
Prague's iconic landmark will be momentarily halted on Wednesday, April 3 to raise awareness for the dangers of rushing, especially on Czech roads.
Czech news in brief for April 1: Monday's top headlines
Czech Republic celebrates Easter Monday, Czech artists call for ceasefire in Gaza, and more Monday headlines.
QUIZ: From green beer to whips – do you know your Czech Easter traditions?
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Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the Czech Easter customs that take place over the long Easter weekend.
Czech news in brief for March 31: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia celebrates Easter Sunday, some regions face fog due to Saharan dust, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for March 30: Saturday's top headlines
Lipavský among leaders targeted by Chinese hackers, Dutch PM 'concerned' over Czech report on Russia, and more Saturday headlines.
April 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
April sees new regulations and laws – like liability insurance – come into effect, and provides the last chance to do several things. Remember these dates!
British talk show pokes fun at Czech Easter tradition – but is it accurate?
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A clip from the Graham Norton Show discusses the Czech folk tradition of 'whipping' girls on Easter Monday, although not everything said was strictly true.
E-shop Temu under legal pressure as Chinese firm continues to flood Czech market
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Companies and industry experts have accused the e-shop of false advertising, manipulating search-engine results, and illegally using other brand names.
Czech news in brief for March 29: Friday's top headlines
Czechia finalizes ammo agreement with 15 other countries, Fiala casts doubt over Putin's no-invasion pledge, and Easter reservations at restaurants slump.
