Czech news in brief for August 5: Wednesday's top morning headlines
Czechia hits hottest night on record, autumn election season gets underway, and a drone show coming to Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Could Prague be heading for a major institutional reform? New EU-wide rules for Ukrainian refugees, and work obligations taking their toll.
Czech Labour Code changes raise questions for freelance workers
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Proposed changes aimed at gig workers have sparked warnings that they could expand the 'švarc system' and push more employees into freelance roles.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Ukraine plans initiative involving Czechia, Slovakia, EU ministers meet on Ceuta migration surge today, and Havel Library to continue under new name.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Monday's top afternoon headlines
Former Justice Minister could face jail time, a new Czech comedy heads to the UK, and a Swedish star comes to Prague.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Monday's top morning headlines
Prague Pride begins under heightened security, hackers knock Czech health institute site offline, and Brno sees samba in the streets.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Heat wave to grip Czechia this week, CNB expected to hold interest rates steady, invasive beetle nears Czech border, and more top headlines.
Prague public transport discounts return: A guide to free and reduced fares
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The city has restored reduced public transport fares for people receiving living allowance; children, students and seniors also qualify for lower rates.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Sunday's top morning headlines
Uganda traveler cleared of dangerous disease, AI labels become mandatory across EU, and more Sunday morning headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Heat wave to return next week, Pilsen auto supplier to cut 300 jobs, details released in Czech tennis star's ban, and more Saturday headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Saturday's top morning headlines
Czech rivers hit historic lows amid drought, Okamura calls Pavel a "crook," heat shatters records across Czechia, and more Saturday headlines.
Czechia joins EU migration fray as PM demands Spain’s Schengen exclusion
Babiš’s demand has thrust Czechia into a wider European dispute over migration, border controls, and the future of passport-free travel.
Czech news in brief for July 31: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech football team gets new head coach, strong police presence expected for Pride parade, and thunderstorm warnings for the evening.
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Czechia’s ‘unbearable’ heat wave: Weekend disruptions, warnings, and ways to stay cool
Record temperatures nearing 40°C are bringing swimming warnings, event changes, travel advice and new cooling options across Czechia this weekend.
Czech news in brief for July 31: Friday's top morning headlines
Records fall as heat hits 40°C in Czechia, Cyanobacteria bans hit popular swimming spots, and Prague Zoo's polar bear twins get three tons of ice.
Czech news in brief for July 30: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Czech minister dismisses plans to abolish ninth grade, Prague's public transport in numbers, and an air-conditioned oasis in the city center.
