Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala makes daring visit to Ukraine
Government plans stricter refugee redistribution, Fiala talks to U.S. Vice President Harris, interest in joining the active reserves increases.
Prague pubs will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day for the first time after two years
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Live music, special menus, and of course Guinness beer will be abundant in the days leading up to and beyond March 17.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (March 27)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
When it comes to culture, Prague outranks London and Vienna
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The Czech capital has been named Europe’s most cultural city, so what’s the reason for its international significance?
Prague won’t increase public transport fares, despite higher fuel costs
Fuel prices have risen significantly since the war began in Ukraine and are not expected to return to their previous levels soon.
Czechia lifts Covid travel restrictions for all EU arrivals
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A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 14, 2022
Zelensky speaks with Czech PM, Babiš reveals more about mystery health issues, Žatec brewery ends production and dismisses staff.
Czech lunch prices are rising, and fewer people are eating out
The average price of a lunch in a Prague restaurant rose by 15 crowns over the past year, and fewer employees are dining out for a midday meal.
Art for Ukraine: Czech artists auction new work to support Ukraine
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More than 100 Czech artists have joined an initiative to auction their latest work for aid for Ukraine over the upcoming weeks in Prague.
Czech gas prices down for first time since Russian invasion
Also: former PM Andrej Babiš hospitalized with undisclosed issue, Czech tennis stars advance to third round in Indian Wells, and more weekend headlines
Czech TV to begin nightly news broadcast in Ukrainian
The nightly news program on Czech Television will also feature a simultaneous Ukrainian translation for refugees in the Czech Republic.
Czechs hit panic stations amid looming economic crisis
As the Czech crown plummets in value and fuel prices spike, experts warn against taking rash steps.
Prague responds to boom in cycling with plans for new routes
The city is updating its master plan for bike routes to meet increased demand and improve safety.
Education Ministry: Ukrainian refugees should seek schooling outside Prague
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The Czech government is working to increase school capacities but spaces in big cities will still be scarce.
Disguised Prague locations spotted in two new Apple ads
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The Czech Republic has become one of Apple's favorite filming locations in recent years.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
Inflation hits quarter-century high in the Czech Republic
New inflation data from the Czech Statistical Office confirms the plight of the Czech economy, and things will only get worse.
