Czech foreign minister apologizes for ‘very inappropriate’ women’s hockey remarks
Petr Macinka called the national team’s general manager to apologize after describing hockey as a men’s sport and disparaging Russian female players.
Czech government creates AI council to drive adoption in businesses and state
The prime minister will chair the new body, which aims to connect research and industry. Ministers also approved a bill establishing AI oversight.
Rainy week ahead in Czechia before sunshine and freezing mornings return
St. Martin’s Day snow is expected only in the mountains. Skies should clear for the weekend, with Sunday morning temperatures falling to minus 7.
Czechia considers legal steps to block Russian hockey players from world championship
The sports minister says Czech authorities have options to prevent Russian players from competing in Ostrava, even if they enter Schengen elsewhere.
Czech government plans to cut unemployment benefits from January 2027
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The proposal would lower initial payments and benefit caps, potentially affecting workers who lose their jobs next year.
Czech minister seeks to block Russian hockey players as remarks draw backlash
Petr Macinka will meet hockey officials over January’s under-18 women’s championship in Ostrava, while his comments about female players draw criticism.
Czechs feel safest since 2023, but health and financial worries persist
A survey finds housing inspires the greatest confidence, while serious illness causes the most concern. Prague’s sense of security has declined.
Strasbourg court sets hearing in Liechtenstein’s Czech property dispute
Judges will hear the interstate complaint in February, opening another chapter in a dispute involving land and landmarks worth at least CZK 30 billion.
Czech court rules against dentist who extracted 18 healthy teeth
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An Ostrava clinic was ordered to repay CZK 650,000, with further compensation undecided. The dentist disputes the findings and plans to appeal.
Czechia ranks ahead of Germany and Estonia in digital independence study
A new index places Czechia 13th among 51 economies, while warning that Europe remains heavily dependent on foreign platforms and technology.
Czech government weighs energy price relief plan as household bills rise
Ministers will discuss cutting regulated charges and capping producers’ prices, but the measures would activate only if prices pass a set threshold.
Czechs urged to donate blood for police officer wounded in Krakow shooting
A Czech security union is sharing an appeal for AB-positive blood for Jakub Kulik, one of two officers wounded while stopping the gunman.
Poll: STAN narrows ANO’s lead to six points as Czech governing parties lose support
Kantar’s latest model puts STAN at 23.5 percent and ANO at 29.5 percent. Other pollsters show a considerably wider gap between the two parties.
Prague police check nearly 400 foreigners, issue fines over missing documents
Checks at Černý Most led to 15 fines and three detentions. Police say more operations are planned, renewing questions about document requirements.
Thousands for a short ride: Prague taxi complaints reveal the cost of no caps
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A list of 70 complaints from Prague’s fare-cap gap includes airport trips above CZK 7,500. Almost every complainant was a foreign tourist.
Czech government to debate system for nationwide referendums
The proposed referendum system would exclude EU and NATO membership. Ministers will also discuss drone defenses and Czech rules for AI oversight.
Czech housing prices may slow, but buyers should not expect a crash
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Analysts see affordability limits curbing price growth, while expensive mortgages keep pressure on rentals and household budgets.
