Czech news in brief for January 2: Thursday's top headlines
Prague launches plans to revamp main train station, air quality dips in parts of Czechia after fireworks, and surge in gun, silencer purchases reported.
How Czech healthcare contributions can help you keep your 2025 resolutions
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This year, health insurance companies will focus more on prevention, with increased funding for exercise and health-related contributions.
The president's speech: Euro adoption, elections, and grandfatherly wisdom
During his second annual New Year's Day address, Pavel stressed the importance of democracy, and revealed that he had become a grandfather again.
Ring in the New Year with a rare, scenic hike to Czechia’s second-largest castle
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Helfštýn Castle's annual New Year's ascent is attended by thousands annually and offers a rare chance to see inside the newly restored medieval marvel.
Czech news in brief for January 1: Wednesday's top headlines
Pavel to deliver New Year's speech today, Prague’s first 2025 baby born at 00:26, and fireworks injuries, fires mark Prague NYE celebrations.
Mandatory English from first grade: Big changes coming to Czech education
Reading, writing, and logical-mathematical literacy will also take center stage, ensuring students acquire competencies relevant to contemporary society.
New Year's Eve in Prague: Fireworks rules and extended metro hours
Prague has announced it will ramp up security and safety measures for New Year's Eve and Day. Here's what you need to know to celebrate safely.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Tuesday's top headlines
Eighty percent of Czechs make New Year’s resolutions, last day to redeem Czech revenue stamps, and Olympics, floods top 2024 Czech Google searches.
VISUALIZED: How Expats.cz readers felt about life in Czechia in 2024
From post-election fears, to cost of living hikes, this year was a challenging ones for expats, if our polls are any indication. Here's how you weighed in.
Top concerts in Czechia 2025: Must-see acts and hot tickets across the country
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From massive arena spectacles to intimate indie shows, this year delivers big for fans of every genre.
OVERVIEW: Which new laws and rules go into effect in Czechia in 2025?
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A host of new legislation next year will affect large areas of your daily life, including employment law and finances: here's everything you need to know.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Monday's top headlines
ANO gains in Senate, govt. retains majority, tens of thousands descend upon ski resorts, and snow, cold front to hit Czechia in January.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech army running out of soldiers, air quality in east Czechia still worryingly poor, parts of Czechia sees -15 degrees Celsius this morning.
Czech regions prepare for New Year's Eve without fireworks
Many major cities across Czech regions have opted out of fireworks displays this year; if you want to catch pyro shows, smaller towns are the best bet.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Saturday's top headlines
Lipavský hits out at Putin following Russia-Solvakia tension, Czechs cautiously optimistic about 2025, and east Czechia sees large smog levels.
Czech economy expected to grow in 2025: What it means for your wallet
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Taming inflation, low unemployment, rising wages, and falling interest rates could drive economic growth, according to analysts.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Friday's top headlines
Slovakia may host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, frost, smog, and icy roads hit Czechia, and post-Christmas sales begin in Czechia.
