Czech news in brief for December 14: Saturday's top headlines
Ice warning issued in Prague and Central Bohemia, Czech scouts to bring Bethlehem Light to Czechia tonight, and more weekend headlines.
Who’s staying, who’s leaving: The changing face of foreign residents in Czechia
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In a change from 2022, foreigners now make up less than 10 percent of the total population amid an increase in people returning to their home countries.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Friday's top headlines
Rakušan: Schengen border checks must not last, Prague to buy Žižkov Station, and Gemini meteor shower peaks tonight.
Watching The Empress season 2? That's not Vienna—it’s actually Prague
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The highly anticipated second season of the Netflix period drama features some of the Czech capital's most recognizable landmarks.
Czech experts warn of rising walking pneumonia cases: Should you mask up?
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The illness is becoming increasingly detected in people under 30 with the number of infections increasing five-fold in Europe this year.
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Don’t risk it: Family’s near miss highlights track crossing dangers in Czechia
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According to Czech Railways, a moving train can take hundreds of meters to stop, making such behavior highly dangerous.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czech, Bavarian PMs meet on energy, rail links, Czech crown steady vs. euro, weak against dollar, and retailers brace for holiday rush.
OVERVIEW: Important holiday postal deadlines for Czechia in 2024
With pick-up points shrinking holding times due to record demand, here's how to beat the holiday rush when ordering gifts online.
Czech highways speed up: How fast can you go in 2025?
An increased speed limit pilot project is expected to save drivers approximately three minutes on the 50-kilometer stretch. But how safe is it?
Czech news in brief for December 11: Wednesday's top headlines
US ambassador to Czechia resigns post-election, Czechia to debate compensation for transgender surgery, and court rules on media ownership.
City reveals long-term plans for two beloved Prague culture spaces
Recent developments regarding the future of the Žižkov Freight Station and Karlín Barracks envision how the venues will reopen to the public in new forms.
President Pavel signs law expanding sick pay for self-employed in Czechia
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From 2025, people working on a contract basis, self-employed persons, or those in small-scale employment will be able to receive the benefit.
Czech news in brief for December 10: Tuesday's top headlines
Fiala confident Pavel will sign budget, Czech court to rule on politicians and media ownership, and lone wolf seen in Iron Mountains after two centuries.
Czechia’s visa lottery disrupts travel for non-EU residents from select countries
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Critics of the Schengen visa lottery system argues it leaves many prospective travelers with challenges.
Price Czech: Where to find Prague's cheapest and most expensive mulled wine
A comparison of svařák at Christmas markets shows that Prague's spendiest cup of mulled wine is the price of a bottle this year.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
Observe St. Lucie night or watch the lamplighter in action, try a new a tram or find out how to book a holiday table for a fuss-free Christmas.
Czech news in brief for December 9: Monday's top headlines
Czech Embassy evacuates staff from Damascus, police seek help to find missing Prague man, and Czechia ranks last in EU for women in science.
