Czech news in brief for July 26: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Czech PM condemns Berlin LGBT+ attack, smoke from wildfires in Spain and France reaches Czechia, and more weekend headlines.
Prague will build a floating helipad on the Vltava river for rescue services
A new floating helipad near Vyšehrad will help Prague rescue teams transport critically ill patients faster to major hospitals.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Sunday's top morning headlines
Pavel congratulates Czech world champions, Czech tennis stars eliminated from Prague Open, and more Sunday morning headlines.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Fire warning issued across Czechia from Sunday, missing Czech tourist rescued in Indonesia, and more Saturday afternoon headlines.
Czechia considers lowering voting age to 16, with presidential support
A proposal to allow 16-year-olds to vote in Czech local elections has gained support from President Petr Pavel, and criticism from the government.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czechia signs arms deal with Montenegro, government likely to reject pension changes, and more weekend headlines.
Prague's Petřín funicular will be significantly more expensive after reopening
The Petřín funicular will return to service with new cars and a higher single-ride fare; Prague public transport users will continue to ride as before.
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Indian community in Prague plans solidarity rally for students in India
The Prague gathering will support a wider student movement in India demanding accountability over alleged exam irregularities.
10 immersive experiences bringing Czechia's history, art, and science to life
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From digital city models to pixelated Prague galleries and interstellar voyages, Czechia is rethinking how culture, history, and science are experienced.
Government considers selling 40 percent stake in Prague Airport by 2028
The proposed IPO could raise billions of crowns for airport development while allowing the state to retain control of Czechia's main airport.
Czech news in brief for July 23: Thursday's top morning headlines
Pavel vetoes budget law over debt concerns, Babiš floats pension bonus payment, warm weekend expected before storms return, and more Thursday headlines.
Long-lost Havel play returns to stage ahead of Czech president’s 90th birthday
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A previously unpublished one-act play by Václav Havel has premiered in Avignon nearly 40 years after it was written, ahead of anniversary commemorations.
Czech news in brief for July 22: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Pavel warns against attacks on judicial trust, Senate to debate EET return in August, and more Wednesday headlines.
Can you work while receiving unemployment benefits in Czechia?
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Czech job seekers can earn limited extra income while registered with the Labor Office, but there are important restrictions.
30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in Czechia
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This week’s calendar runs from July 20-26, with tips for outdoor picnics and grill meetups, open-air concerts, a summer horror movie festival, and more.
Czech news in brief for July 19: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Severe storms threaten eastern Czechia, Babiš revives Letňany government district plan, and more weekend headlines.
