Pavel, Popeyes, and Perry: Google reveals Czechia’s top search terms in 2023
The presidential elections, sad farewells, and fried chicken were among the most frequently Googled topics last year.
EXPLAINED: What's driving the record-low approval of Czech politics?
Many accuse the government of not doing enough to tackle the country’s soaring cost of living and criticize the state’s fiscal policies.
Nearly half of all companies in Czechia to gift employees end-of-year bonuses
A new survey revealed that four out of 10 companies in the private sector will pay out a 13th salary to employees this year.
Czech news in brief for December 11: Monday's top headlines
Hockey legend Jaromír Jágr teases return to the ice, Czech MPs to meet for final session of 2023, and more Monday headlines.
The Czech Republic's longest ski slope debuts in Dolní Morava
The winter resort, also known for its record-long suspension footbridge, has unveiled a 3.7-kilometer long ski slope that ranks as the country's longest.
Prague opens new train station at Rajská zahrada with fast city-center access
As of today, trains are running from the newly-opened station at Prague's Rajská zahrada, which provides faster access into the city center than the metro.
Czech President, PM honor late politician Karel Schwarzenberg at Prague funeral
Petr Pavel described the former foreign minister as a monumental figure in Czech history during his funeral at Prague Castle on Saturday.
Czech news in brief for December 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czech public underestimates wage gap, tree planted for Olga Havlová in Bratislava, and more weekend headlines.
Prague's Botanical Garden rings in the season with Christmas exhibition
The recent snowfall has added some extra flair to Prague Botanical Garden's lineup of seasonal events.
Missing kangaroo returns to Czech zoo after a year on the run
Dobby the kangaroo, suspected to have been stolen from Skalka Family Park Ostrava last year, has made a miraculous pre-Christmas return.
Czech scouts to receive Peace Light of Bethlehem from Austria today
A flame lit from the eternal fire in Bethlehem will be transported to Brno on Saturday as the annual Christmas tradition returns to the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for December 9: Saturday's top headlines
Funeral of late well-known Czech politician Karel Schwarzenberg takes place, James Bond exhibit opens in Prague, and doctor-government dispute is not over.
Water bills to rise in Czechia next year – how much will you pay?
Regions set their own water prices individually in co-operation with water companies, leading to price disparities.
Czechia among European countries warned of increased threat from Hamas operatives
In personal letters sent to 20 EU leaders, the Israeli government has urged increased vigilance regarding Hamas operatives or sympathizers.
Czech health officials urge calm amid rise in dry pneumonia cases
While the bacteria causing the pneumonia outbreak in China has been detected in Czechia, officials say it’s not uncommon during the winter period.
Czech news in brief for December 8: Friday's top headlines
Germany to extend border controls with Czechia, new Baroque exhibit opens in National Museum, and Pavel outperforms Zeman as president in a new poll.
Prague warns of icy hazards as city is slow to clear snow
Members of the public have deemed Prague’s response to the weekend snowfall as insufficient, citing fears over safety due to still-icy sidewalks.
