The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Jarmila Kratochvilova's record falls, first ladies meet, and more news for Feb. 20, 2023.
Czech fundraiser to send rocket launcher to Ukraine raises millions in first 4 hours
The launcher built on a Tatra truck body will be named after the legendary plowman Přemysl because it can level a three hectare area.
How do Czech workplace expectations compare to the global workforce?
Czechs are more likely than average to ‘quiet quit’ at work, but less likely to actually quit an unsatisfactory job.
The Big Mac index reflects a stronger Czech crown
Still, McDonald’s increased the burger’s price twice last year, to reflect Czechia’s inflation and rising energy prices.
Today's news headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 20–Feb. 24, 2023.
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MLB veteran bolsters Czech team in World Baseball Classic
Eric Sogard, who last played with the Chicago Cubs in 2021, received Czech citizenship last year and joins the Czech team for the baseball world cup.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
New Karel Gott-themed café opens in Prague's city center
The legendary Czech singer, who passed away in 2019, now has his very own cafe in the upscale Dlouhá passage in Prague's busy Old Town district.
Prague Zoo celebrates World Pangolin Day with Europe's first pangopup
February 18 is World Pangolin Day, and Prague Zoo has a lot to celebrate as Europe's first pangolin pup is doing well after a turbulent two weeks.
A historic Prague spa will become the Czech capital's new House of Dance
What was once the largest spa in central Europe will become Prague's new dance center thanks to funding from the Czech Ministry of Culture.
Czech weekend headlines: Record high temperatures lead to flood warnings
Plus: Gas imports from Russia to Czechia reach zero in January, four dead in wake of fire in Ústí nad Labem, and more weekend headlines
Greenpeace in Czechia is seeking English-speaking volunteers
The group of environmental acitivists is organizing an English-speaking meeting up next week. But you can sign up to volunteer anytime.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech wins World Sushi Cup, disruptions on Metro C line, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 17, 2023.
Ana de Armas film ‘Ballerina’ among projects getting financial support from Prague
To be eligible, films had to depict Prague as itself and also have international distribution.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
Almost half of Prague billboards are at odds with current legislation, analysis shows
Mapping the billboards is the first step toward the city hall’s goal of tackling visual pollution.
