Prices of nicotine products to surge in Czechia – but by how much?
As part of the government's austerity package, taxes on cigarettes (both normal and electronic), heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches will rise sharply.
Study: Around 80 percent of Czechs will use AI regularly next year
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Industry experts say that white-collar office workers will be most exposed to the anticipated rapid progress in AI development during the next 12 months.
Three in four Czechs believe the Russia-Ukraine war won't end in 2024
A survey by the Median polling agency also found that the vast majority of Czechs were not worried about the Israel-Palestine war spreading.
'A year of hope is coming': Czech PM delivers Christmas speech
In an address to the nation, Fiala acknowledged the recent economic difficulties faced by Czechia and promised that the worst is behind the country.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Wednesday's top headlines
Prices for older apartments expected to stagnate next year, Czechs set new record for data use over Christmas holidays, and more headlines.
Czech tennis star Vondroušová among highest-paid female athletes in 2023
According to Forbes, Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová was the world's 20th highest-paid female athlete this year.
The number of tourists visiting Prague grew by 28 percent so far in 2023
The number of tourists coming to Prague from Asia has doubled this year, according to new data released by Prague City Tourism.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Tuesday's top headlines
Final week of 2023 to be windy with scattered rain, Czech Foreign Minister emphasizes Russian threat, and more headlines.
Christmas lunch for those in need served at Prague's Archbishop's Palace
Organized by the Czech branch of the Sant'Egidio Community, around 200 people in need enjoyed a traditional Christmas lunch by Prague Castle.
A festive fitness gift: Week of Free Sports kicks off in Prague
Through next weekend, Prague residents and visitors can enjoy free access to gyms, pools, courts, and other sports venues.
Water and heating prices to increase in Prague next year
Gas and electricity prices, however, will remain stable, while the cost of public transportation tickets will also remain the same.
Czech news in brief for December 25: Monday's top headlines
Slovak police arrest man over Prague shooting threats, Czech footballer enjoys Christmas carp in London, and more headlines for December 25.
Prague Mayor serves Christmas soup at Old Town Square
Bohuslav Svoboda took part in the annual tradition of serving carp soup on Old Town Square this afternoon as Prague welcomes the Christmas holidays.
EXPAT VOICES: Readers reveal their Czech Christmas dining traditions
We asked our readers if their Christmas dining traditions have changed since coming to the Czech Republic: here's what they had to say.
Czech leaders unite in grief, remember lives lost this Christmas
President Petr Pavel and PM Petr Fiala urged Czech citizens to think of those who lost loved ones in the tragic Prague shooting this Christmas.
Czech news in brief for December 24: Sunday's top headlines
More than CZK 38 million raised for shooting victims' families, strong winds lead to power outages in South Bohemia, and more weekend headlines.
Victims of Prague shooting remembered as nation mourns
Among the 14 killed at Charles University's Faculty of Arts on Thursday were professors and students; to date, six of them have been officially identified.
