Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
Pink discrimination: Why Czech gynecologists get away with charging illegal fees
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The practice of gynecology clinics exploiting patients, especially English-speaking ones, by tacking on extra fees is a common practice. But is it legal?
Prague's public energy company announces major price hike
Pražská plynárenská has announced a significant price hike amid spiraling global energy prices.
Prague’s landmark Máj department store closing for restoration
Two of the original architects are working on a project that will bring back some of the original look to the 1970s structure.
'A step backwards': Proposed changes to Czech foreign-language curriculum draw scrutiny
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The Education Ministry has proposed abolishing the requirement to learn a second language from the eighth grade onwards.
Spies, heists, and Ukraine take the spotlight at this year's Febiofest
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Ukrainian director and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will receive the Kristián Award, but cannot attend as he is fighting in the war.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sberbank's license is being revoked, construction starts on Prague's Metro D line, and Prague plans major US defense cooperation.
Exotic butterflies born before visitors' eyes at exciting new exhibit in Prague
The butterfly exhibit provides a front-row seat for the hatching of thousands of pupae into stunning butterflies.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
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Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Russian hackers target Czech websites in a series of cyberattacks
Czech railroads, regional airports, and a public administration portal have been facing cyberattacks from a pro-Russian hacker group Killnet.
Parents in Czechia should get two months of paid leave as of August
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An EU directive passed is intended to create a better work-life balance for families, but the Czech Republic has not yet passed the required legislation.
Czech Republic moves to create sex offender registry
Czech attorney proposes setting up a non-public sex offender registry to prevent convicted sex offenders from working with children.
Flat prices in Brno pass CZK 100,000 per square meter for the first time
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The Moravian capital is no longer an affordable alternative to Prague.
Police respond to bomb scare at Prague airport
Police respond to bomb scare at Prague Airport, IMF worsens growth forecast for Czech economy, repairs to Barrandov Bridge to begin on May 16.
Poll: Czech support for NATO highest since 1994
The war in Ukraine had led to a significant shift in Czech opinion regarding NATO, the EU, and Russia.
Prague’s Lennon Wall covered in poems for Ukraine
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A Prague-based poetry social network is providing a forum for poets across the world to express their thoughts and feelings about the war in Ukraine.
