The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
A Roma Holocaust site almost restored, takeout increases in popularity, and more buzzworthy stories for Dec. 20, 2022.
Will Czechia elect its first female president?
Danuše Nerudová has emerged as a frontrunner for the Czech presidential elections in January and could become the nation’s first female head of state.
More people ordering food deliveries in Czechia amid rising restaurant costs
Three in four people reported ordering food via delivery service Bolt Food once a week, in part due to surging prices in pubs and restaurants.
Health officials advise caution as Czechia hit by RSV epidemic
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Experts are urging people to avoid crowds and limit shaking hands or hugging when greeting people.
Prague will extend public transport hours past midnight on New Year's Eve
The city's public transit authority has also announced that it will operate a limited service through mid-February.
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Accidents on Czech highway leave 40 injured, some in serious condition
The accidents happened on a short section of the D6 highway between Prague and Karlovy Vary.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
More banks to share ATMs, news on foreigner's health insurance monopoly, Prague metro stations turn 42, and more buzzworthy headlines for Dec.19.
Babiš may have faked his son's signature, expert tells court
A psychiatrist at the Čapí Hnízdo court case today also assessed Babiš's son as being in a 'stabilized' mental state and able to testify.
Czech politicians commemorate anniversary of Václav Havel's death
The anti-communist leader played an essential role in Czechia’s transition to democracy.
The Czech Constitution at 30: A symbol of stability with a few minor glitches
The document was written just before the breakup of Czechoslovakia, but experts say it has served its purpose well.
VZP monopoly on foreigners' insurance to remain in place for now
The state health insurance company's five-year monopoly over foreigner's commercial insurance was approved by the lower house of parliament last year.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Dec. 19-23, 2022.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Prague marks the first day of Hanukkah with Menorah-lighting ceremonies
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Two venues in the Czech capital will light candles to honor the first day of the Jewish Festival of Lights on Dec. 18.
Despite early snowfall, Prague unlikely to see a white Christmas this year
Meteorologists give the Czech capital just a twenty percent chance to see snowfall next weekend as temperatures are forecast to rise next week.
Weekend headlines: Freezing rain and wind advisory for Monday in Czechia
Plus: Election models puts Nerudova ahed of the pack, Ukraine in need of more aid, and more weekend headlines.
Prague hospitals ban visits amid surge in cases of respiratory diseases
Prague's Thomayerova and Na Homolce hospitals have both placed a temporary ban on visitors in the week leading up to the Christmas holidays.
