Embrace the New Year with contentment and minimal stress
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PhDr. Lucie Skalíková, Head of Psychology at Canadian Medical, provides guidance on maintaining a balanced approach to year-end festivities.
Czech universities resist stricter changes to international students’ visa scheme
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Under new rules, Czech universities face punishment and exclusion from the visa scheme if new criteria are not met.
Czechia's new whistleblower laws apply to small companies from today
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Around half of all firms that need to introduce new whistleblowing systems report problems in doing so, however.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders praise EU's decision to begin accession talks with Ukraine, Czech billionaire opens Abu Dhabi SPVs, Threads arrives in Czechia.
Christmas and New Year's 2023: Shop closures and transport schedules for Prague
A guide to last-minute shopping for groceries and how to plan your evening out on New Year's Eve.
Czechia approves near-10-percent rise in minimum wage: Who will benefit most?
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Both monthly and hourly minimum wages will see substantial increases as Czechia strives to meet an EU directive on salaries.
Czechia approves proposal to increase visa quotas, addressing labor shortage
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The change will also reduce the quota of special visas granted to Ukrainian refugees due to dwindling demand.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Thursday's top headlines
Czech govt. approves minimum wage increase, rare porcupine born at Prague Zoo, and Czech GDP growth forecast.
Foreigners now comprise one-tenth of the Czech Republic's total population
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A rapid rise in the number of Ukrainians last year has pushed the number of foreigners residing in Czechia past 1 million.
VIDEO: How to parallel park in Prague in three steps
Mr. Greiner's first rule of parallel parking? Don’t get flustered by the impatient “moron” honking behind you – it’s their problem!
Meta’s Threads app comes to Czechia Thursday – here's what we know so far
The app will be available to EU users from Dec. 14, though questions remain surrounding its functionality due to data-regulation issues.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech joins historic bid to end fossil fuels, Czech citizen among those charged in Brandenburg Gate incident, Czechia knows its Eurovision pick for 2024.
Czech counterintelligence identifies Russia and China as the nation’s greatest threats
The BIS also flagged anti-Israel propaganda as an emerging danger, but said that it hasn’t had as significant an impact as in other states.
Today is the Day of Phở – what’s your favorite place to eat this Vietnamese soup in Prague?
Dec. 12, 2023, marks the fifth year of honoring this globally celebrated dish, which is a lunchtime favorite in Czechia.
Here are the deadlines for posting Christmas packages from Czechia this year
Depending on which delivery service you use, there are a range of dates by which you need to post your gifts to ensure they arrive before Christmas.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague earmarks millions in aid for Ukrainian students, respiratory infections on the rise in Czechia, and Czech inflation is the EU's sixth-highest.
Prague's most festive menus: Where to go for Christmas dinner or brunch
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Sit down to a Christmas lunch, dinner, or brunch in Prague with a round-up of menus and take-away options for every budget and style.
