News in brief for June 2: Czech healthcare workers announce strike alert
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, June 2, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Trailblazing Czech women – can you name these influential figures?
Forbes CZ has just published its expansive list of Czechia's most influential women who come from all walks of life – how many do you know?
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
PHOTO GALLERY: Activists inflate giant purple octopus in Prague
Greenpeace is calling for Czech officials to halt deep-sea mining as the nation's stance on the issue currently remains uncertain.
Light at the end of the Žižkov Tunnel: Mirrored artwork will adorn Prague 3 square
The original winning design proved too difficult to implement, so the second-place entry will be built instead.
US firm acquires majority stake in Czech optics company for EUR 700 million
The US-based Carlyle Group has made previous acquisitions in Czechia as it looks to expand its portfolio.
Czechia helped pave the way for upcoming EU negotiations on AI regulation
The position adopted under the Czech EU presidency laid the groundwork for upcoming discussions over innovation and privacy.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Cold front moving in for weekend, forest-fire alert remains active
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 1, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia reveals its most-visited tourist attractions: What are yours?
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From water attractions to historic favorites, these were the most visited places in the Czech Republic last year. Vote for your favorite in our poll!
Rock for People brings big acts and a solar-powered stage to Hradec Králové
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Part of the festival area will rely on solar and hydrogen power, giving a glimpse to the future of similar events.
Czechia to apply for UN Security Council seat in 2031 and 2032
Three decades since Czechia's last stint as a non-permanent member of the council, Prague is now seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Czechia plans to extend the age range for HPV vaccine reimbursement
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A legislative proposal increasing the number of vaccination sites also addressed the safety of drinking water supplies.
First Czech support center for Ukrainian survivors of war and sexual violence opens in Prague
This is also the first project of its kind outside of Ukraine, and will provide a combination of psychological and legal help.
Czech news in brief for May 31: Army Chief of Staff doubles down on NATO-Russia conflict claims
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech lower house could act on same-sex marriage this week
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said the bill would move forward in September, but lower house Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová will push for it this week.
Prague landmark makes list of world's ugliest buildings chosen by AI
Pundits have criticized the building for not fitting in with the architectural landscape of Czechia’s capital.
Pink and more pink: Barbiecore is Czechia's hottest summer trend
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A number of fashion retailers say the summer's most highly anticipated movie is keeping the fashion space in the pink.
