Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 29, 2022
Charles University hit by Russian disinformation, Czech soprano wins prestigious BBC music award, and Fiala visits Warsaw for urgent talks.
Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks
The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet previously said it would target Czech media but has not yet claimed repsonsibility.
Fun things to do in Prague (April 29 to May 5): Mirror maze marks 130 years
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Plus: Witches Night on April 30, open houses and a block party for May 1, and A-ha's first Prague appearance.
Families in Czechia to receive a one-time payment of CZK 5,000
The one-off benefit is intended to help families cope with inflation; parents will receive payment for each child in the household.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Government makes one-off contribution to families, disinformation reported in Czech schools, Albright's funeral held in Washington.
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Will Russia turn off the taps on Czechia's gas supply?
As Poland gets cut off by Russian gas provider Gazprom, is the same thing likely to happen to Czechia?
Prague festival fundraiser to celebrate Ukrainian food and culture
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A fundraising festival dedicated to Ukrainian music and dishes will be held at the Prague Market next week.
Is giving kids non-alcoholic beer harmless? Czech experts say it's risky
In Czech culture it's common for children to enjoy the occasional non-alcoholic beer – but can it lead to bad habits later?
Karlovy Vary Film Festival will show Ukrainian works-in-progress halted by the war
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The Karlovy Vary Film Festival will support the Ukrainian film industry, in cooperation with the Odesa Film Festival which cannot take place due to war.
Czech Ministry of Interior website crippled due to cyberattacks
Last week saw similar attacks on government, airport, and the railway sites; hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken supports Czech positions on Ukraine
Blinken met with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine and European security.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Netflix release first pics for 'The Gray Man' filmed in Prague, demonstration held outside German Embassy, and more cyberattacks hit Czechia.
What's filming in Prague now? An Apple TV+ sci-fi saga and more
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Several projects are heading to Czechia this summer, including a new look at Anne Frank and a reboot of "The Crow."
World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month
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The 721-meter long suspension footbridge will take you from one mountain ridge to another, hanging 95 meters above the mountain valley.
Czech employees in these industries feel the most career satisfaction
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A survey polling Czechs about job satisfication also revealed that many employees are seeking a change.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Czech diplomatic office in Lviv re-opens, remains of Czech intelligence general repatriated, and hard professions could get earlier retirement age.
Amid a Czech housing crisis, could shared homes be the future?
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The Czech Republic faces a severe housing shortage, so novel solutions are being considered.
