The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Cancelled flight at Prague airport, Czech rescue dogs in Turkey, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 16, 2023.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
Czech president-elect's call with Taiwanese president triggers diplomatic shock waves in China
The Czech president-elect's willingness to meet with his Taiwanese counterpart is a departure from his predecessor's close ties with China.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Prague finally gets new mayor five months after elections
The Pirates, STAN, and Spolu have signed a coalition agreement outlining how the parties will work together to run the city.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague is Czechia's most-visited tourism destinations, pizza promo goes off the rails, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 15, 2023.
Prague’s Lítačka app can now be used to pay for parking
It is now easier for commuters to combine driving and using public transit with a single smartphone app.
Czechia to ban sale of nicotine pouches to under-18 year olds
Politicians and experts claim the pouches, often used by teenagers, have dangerous health effects.
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Czech museums return Nazi-looted art to Jewish owner's descendants
A Jewish businessman from Brno gave four paintings to the National Gallery Prague in an effort to be allowed to emigrate during World War II.
Three 'hero' tourists stopped a tragedy on Charles Bridge
A 19-year-old woman was about to jump, but several people noticed her strange behavior and caught her just in time.
Prague-based developers are supporting journalists in the information war
Journalists breaking stories around the world are being helped by a team of designers and developers in Prague.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Gwen Stefani comes to Prague, new Avatar film tops highest-grossing list in Czechia, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 14, 2023.
Can money buy love? Czechs spending more and more on Valentine’s Day
The average person in Czechia spends about CZK 900 on the romantic day, which has increased rapidly in popularity in the last decade.
Czech apartment prices fall for the first time since 2013
Prices fell in all regions across the country, but the quarter-on-quarter drop in Prague was the lowest.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Wolt couriers will protest in Prague’s Wenceslas Square today over pay changes
Contractors for the delivery company say their pay has fallen due to changes the company made at the end of January.
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