Czech news in brief for May 2: Friday's top headlines
Pro-life march disruption raises questions, students begin math and language exams today, and SAPA raid nets over 10,000 counterfeit items.
May 2025: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
New fees for watching TV, two public holidays, free or discounted museums and public institutions, kindergarten enrollment and more key events this month.
Czech news in brief for May 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ForMin to brief cabinet on China relations, Czechs mark Labor Day with rallies, parades, and Czechia draws major TV shoots for 2025.
The growing face of poverty in Czechia: Who are the 'invisibles'?
Hundreds of thousands of people across Czechia are not only economically disadvantaged, but also unable to access state support.
Is the Czech grid protected from blackouts like in Spain and Portugal?
A large-scale power outage like the one that swept across the Iberian Peninsula is unlikely to occur in Czechia, say officials. Here's why.
Czech news in brief for April 30: Wednesday's top headlines
Bomb discovery prompts 200-person evacuation, Jiřího z Poděbrad Square revamp nears finish, and bomb discovery prompts 200-person evacuation.
Czech Labor Office offering financial aid for foreigners’ education certification
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Foreigners in Czechia can now access funding for nostrification, language courses, and retraining via a state-backed program. Here’s how to apply.
10 ways Czechia is winning (and losing) on the issues that will shape its future
Amnesty International’s annual report reveals Czechia’s progress and setbacks in addressing pressing social, political, and human rights challenges.
Czech Railways ready to pilot Elon Musk's Starlink on trains this summer
Musk’s SpaceX plans to equip Czech trains with Starlink internet, offering passengers faster, more reliable onboard Wi-Fi.
Czech news in brief for April 29: Tuesday's top headlines
2.2M Czechs watch Pope Francis’ final farewell, Austria border checks lifted amid FMD progress, and ticks spreading in urban areas, higher altitudes.
Czechia has one of Europe’s lowest salary requirements for work visas
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New findings reveal good news for non-EU nationals who are looking to find work in the country.
Czech witches' night 2025: Festivals, bonfires, and family fun
April 30 marks the traditional pálení čarodějnic (Burning of Witches). Here's all you need to know about where and how to celebrate.
One of Czechia's most decorated Olympians comes out on social media
The seven-time Olympic medalist and 20-time world champion speed skater adds to the growing list of Czech sports figures embracing their sexuality.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
Get ready for a public holiday, see one of Prague's most famous sporting events, and dance or groove to jazz this week.
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Czech news in brief for April 28: Monday's top headlines
Czech initiative sends 400,000 shells to Ukraine, anti-semitism march held in Prague, and nighttime temps dip to minus six.
Prague's new-look Škoda 52T trams are now being tested on the city's streets
The new trams, which took their first test rides on April 26, will run for 20,000 kilometers before they start carrying passengers later this year.
UNESCO advises restoring, not replacing, historic Prague railway bridge
A UNESCO advisory report recommends restoring the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge, warning against replacement plans that could risk the city’s heritage status.
