News in brief for Sept. 22: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech defense minister comments on Poland-Ukraine squabble, the Czech film industry loses a legend, and other news for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
Czechia steps up to the plate as the host of Eurobaseball this weekend
This is the third time the country is hosting the biennial event, with Prague, Ostrava, Třebíč, Blansko, and Brno all holding matches.
Winning designs selected for future Dejvice square transformation
A Dutch-Czech partnership won the tender process to design one of the quadrants of Prague 6's Vítězné náměsti.
Czechia joins international pledge to uphold human rights in digital sphere
Speaking at the UN, Foreign Minister Lipavský emphasized that new technologies should protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Czechia's vast lithium deposits could recharge the economy, says PM
Prime Minister Petr Fiala deemed the metal essential for the economic restart of Czechia, which holds the largest lithium deposits in Europe.
News in brief for Sept. 21: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
President Pavel runs in Central Park, rainy weather ahead for weekend, and more top headlines for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Czech anti-drug coordinator sparks controversy with proposal for legalizing cocaine
Government officials and addiction experts remain skeptical despite the fact that regulation has proven successful in other European countries.
Czechia braces for new hikes in train ticket prices across country
Both Czech Railways and RegioJet have announced that prices will surge by around 10 percent.
Czechia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention hits another stumbling block
Only one Czech Senate committee supported the passing of the treaty, with others citing issues such as gender ideology and resource expenditure.
News in brief for Sept. 20: Top headlines for Czechia on Wednesday
Czech president addresses UN General Assembly, Amazon recruits new employees in Czechia, and more top headlines for Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Czechia to embrace the automation age in 2024 with 50 new self-service stores
Introduced last year, shops without any human attendants have proved popular for consumers and retail companies.
Czech tennis players serve up debate '-ová' use of gender suffix for foreign players
As tennis season winds down, the discussion about how foreign players' last names appear in the Czech media is heating up.
Who owns what? Mapy.cz adds new, easy-to-use cadastral feature
Users will now be able to see ownership details of most land plots and properties in Czechia, simplifying the property-research processes.
Czechia ranks in the world's top 20 'freest' economies: Why does it matter?
The country jumped five places from the previous year's ranking thanks to strides in free trade and limited government intervention.
Czech president pledges CZK 91 million to UN Green Climate Fund
Speaking at a UN summit, Petr Pavel said that the organization must do more to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals.
News in brief for Sept. 19: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
Czech govt. won't sanction cars with Russian plates, critical shortage of pediatricians ongoing, and more top headlines for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.
What's getting cheaper in Czechia? Falling inflation pushes prices down for consumers
Energy prices and agricultural costs have all declined in recent months, helped by shrinking headline inflation.
