Czechia at 'extreme risk' for tick activity this week: What does this mean and how to stay safe?
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As of today the entire country is at a level-5 risk for tick activity. Here's what you need to know.
QR code payments gaining traction among tech-savvy young Czechs
Paying by mobile phone and using a fingerprint are also popular, and interest in multi-currency accounts is growing.
Czech politicians push for more flexibility for parental allowance
There is a consensus across the political spectrum that parental allowance should increase.
Czechia pays out CZK 48 million in Covid compensation bonuses
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The Supreme Audit Office says the program helped to mitigate the effects of government restrictions but some people abused the system with bogus claims..
News in brief for May 29: Czech Chief of Staff won't rule out war between Russia and NATO
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 29, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Forest fire warning issued across much of Bohemia, including Prague
Due to high temperatures and dry conditions, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has issued a warning for potential forest fires until further notice.
Bleeding injustice: Period products remain in the highest tax category in Czechia
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May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world. In Czechia, the 'tampon tax' is still among the highest in Europe, despite the recent tax reform.
News in brief for May 28: Regulated cannabis market may end up in EU court, says official
Plus: Sparta Prague wins Czech First League despite final loss, Czech Protestant church approves blessing of same-sex couples, and more weekend headlines.
Czech Republic to host women's ice hockey world championship in 2025
A year after hosting the men's ice hockey world championship in 2024, the Czech Republic will host the women's world championship, the IIHF has announced
Prague remembers WWII heroes who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich
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Today is the anniversary of the assassination of 'The Butcher of Prague' by Czech paratroopers who trained with Britain's RAF on May 27, 1942.
Prague police detain foreign students accused of fraud, money laundering
Police in Prague have arrested a group of 10 students accused of running an organized online scam and laundering its proceeds.
News in brief for May 27: Prague's Modřany and Libuš get tram line extension
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, May 27, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Ice cream or a day at the museum? Celebrate Children's Day in Prague today
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Traditionally celebrated on June 1, a series of family-friendly events began this weekend and runs through this weekend.
Pee-free from Prague to Poland: Czech dog urinals go global
Now patented, the clever invention, which prevents unwanted mess, works like a dog.
PPF Group locks up a big stake in Polish delivery box giant
Polish firm InPost has delivery boxes for internet retailers in nine countries across Europe.
Czech PM: Adoption of the euro is off the table
A currently bleak financial situation in Czechia means that the country is far from ready to join the eurozone.
Germany is increasing passport controls on Czech border
Czech and German politicians will discuss the border situation today but regular passport inspections are not expected.
