Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Czechia is ready to take in Ukrainian refugees, Ledecká misses out on second Olympic gold, above-average temperatures expected this week.
Czechia’s internet began three decades ago with a single connection
Speeds now are 2,000 times what they were when the Czech Technical University in Prague first connected to Linz.
Czech companies are taking LGBT+ workplace rights into their own hands
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Czech law still denies LGBT+ employees certain rights – a number of companies are implementing inclusivity policies anyway.
Valentine’s Day gaining on Mother’s Day as most celebrated Czech 'love' holiday
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The most popular holidays associated with love in the Czech Republic say something about society.
Record-breaking January inflation leap highlights Czechia's economic woes
Inflation in the Czech Republic skyrocketed last month, according to new data from the Czech Statistical Office.
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Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
Czech Foreign Minister isolates with Covid, new inflation data published today, and carnival procession returns to Vodňany after two decades.
Low-cost airline Jet2 resumes flights from Prague to UK destinations
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Following the easing of entry requirements in the United Kingdom, Jet2 has launched new routes from Prague to Birmingham, Leeds, and Newcastle.
U.S. Embassy in Prague knocks Russian hockey team after defeat by Czechs
The Czech Republic's national hockey team topped the Russian Olympic Committee last night, and the U.S. Embassy in Prague threw some salt in the wound.
The number of wolf packs in the Czech Republic continues to rise
Two new wolf packs were discovered in the Czech Republic in 2021, bringing the total number of distinct wolf populations in the country up to 24.
Heavy snowfall gives Ledecká extra rest before Olympic skiing final
Plus: Czech citizens advised to leave Ukraine, United States convoy to pass through Czech Republic on Tuesday, and more headlines for this weekend.
Covid-19 travel: Czech map unchanged, EU countries ease restrictions
While the Czech Republic's travel map remains unchanged, numerous countries across Europe have begun to ease their entry requirements.
Czech democracy 'flawed’ according to Economist Democracy Index
The annual report examining the status of democracy in countries around the world shows the Czech Republic can do better.
Tram chaos expected in Prague this weekend due to three track closures
Track work will take place in Malá Strana, Vinohrady, and Žižkov, affecting trams 9 and 22 among others.
Czech Olympic hockey jerseys named the most beautiful of all time
Plus: Czech mortgage loans fell significantly in January, anti-misinformation hub launches in Prague, Budvar reports record output for second year running.
Direct trains from Brno to Vienna Airport starting this year
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A pilot run will take place Feb. 22 but no concrete date for regular service has been announced yet.
US President Joe Biden could visit Prague later this year
The Czech government wants to start its presidency of the European Council in style, with a summit in Prague to include President Biden.
