The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 5, 2022.
Czech annexation of Kaliningrad prank goes viral
A fake travel website promotes the idea that Czechia should take over the Russian semi-exclave.
Snipers and traffic: What does Thursday's summit mean for Prague – and the world?
The two-day event bringing Macron, Truss, and Erdoğan to Prague will involve the largest security effort of its kind in modern Czech history.
Czech govt. won't back a candidate as presidential race takes shape
The ruling coalition offered lukewarm support for three candidates and a snub to populists and extremists.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 4, 2022.
High demand for Prague real estate leads to skyrocketing rents, long waitlists
Tightened mortgage conditions mean more people are renting, likely leading to further increases.
PRE is offering discounts to Praguers who cut back on electricity use
In order to qualify, photos of electricity meters must be submitted to the company on specific dates.
Big firms in Czechia launch project seeking carbon neutrality
An innovation forum today will focus on the project's aims to cut emissions and protect the climate.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Oct. 3, 2022.
Massive new David Černý sculpture holds up a Prague apartment building
The 24-meter metallic woman is two-and-a-half times as tall as the equestrian statue of Jan Žižka on Vítkov hill.
European Political Committee to meet for first time in Prague
EU leaders are to meet this week for two events related to strategic, energy, and economic issues.
Czech Foreign Minister: Russian annexation is a ‘foul theft’ of territory
The referendum justifying the annexations was a ‘parody’ of free expression, the ministry said.
Together coalition dominates 2022 Czech Senate elections
While the opposition ANO party sent the most candidates to the second round of elections, the SPOLU coalition won most of the contested Senate seats
Prague architects make a splash with concept for Riegrovy sady spa complex
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Could the Vinohrady park become the site of a new spa complex? Prague studio Petr Janda / Brainwork has unveiled their concept for a unique attraction.
Regular season NHL games take place at Prague's O2 Arena tonight and tomorrow
Plus: PM Fiala calls first EPC meeting a success, Zeman giving state award to Josef Mašín, new space technology center opens in Prague, and more headlines.
Czech ban on single-use plastics goes into effect
From Oct. 1, a law banning the production and sale of single-use plastic items including straws, cutlery, and other items is now in effect.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 30, 2022.
