Czech news in brief for January 11: Saturday's top headlines
Prague demonstration targets Slovak government, Czech police prosecute man for incitement to terrorism, and more weekend headlines.
As Dry February nears, calls for an official Czech 'beer month' are brewing
Speared by a Czech politician in the European Parliament, the month would celebrate Czechia and the EU's 'history and culture' associated with the drink.
WATCH: High-speed train will connect Prague to Dresden in an hour
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The project will drastically shorten the current 2.5-hour journey times between the Czech and Saxon capitals—though not everyone is on board.
Prague to get a daily connection to Seoul with launch of new route
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The resumption of Korean Air flights in 2023 boosted Czech tourism, a second route via a new carrier is expected to strengthen cultural and economic ties.
Czech news in brief for January 10: Friday's top headlines
Fiala warns of global impact of Trump policies, Slovak PM threatens to halt aid to Ukraine, and Czechia's best press photo awarded.
Want to rent an Old Town apartment at a fair price? Bidding starts now
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City officials want to allow the public to bid for well-located properties in Prague 1 and 2—you don't need to be a Czech citizen to enter auctions.
How is Czechia preparing citizens for conflict? A new plan has answers
Given the long-term deterioration of European security, defense officials aim to enhance the public's survival skills via expanded education and training.
Czech news in brief for January 9: Thursday's top headlines
Trump's Greenland, Canada remarks spark debate, Lipavský praises outgoing U.S. Ambassador, and Slovakia bans mobile phones in primary schools.
Prague-Berlin trains to bid farewell to old-school dining cars
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A more modern fleet will replace the 20th-century-inspired dining experience on České dráhy services, and the new bistro cars will also serve fewer people.
Czech epidemiologists calm fears about new virus outbreak from China
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Health experts say that HMPV is much milder than Covid-19, though advise people to continue to take care of their hygiene and health.
Czech news in brief for January 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech Senate to open first session in January, Jagr becomes oldest scorer in Czech hockey league, and Czech breweries clarify beer exports to Russia.
Czech firms plan to hire more in 2025, but struggle to find qualified workers
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Companies say they will hire more than fire in the coming 12 months, but a shortage of skilled labor poses issues for the country's job market.
Czech interest rates won't drop sharply: What this means for the economy
In a revealing interview, the governor of the Czech National Bank said that ultra-low rates of a decade ago were a 'mistake'—and won't be repeated.
Germany and Czechia supply the most beer to Russia, despite sanctions
A Polish report criticized Czech breweries for putting profits over ethical concerns as the country continues to supply the aggressor with beer.
Czech news in brief for January 7: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia meets defense spending commitment, prioritization of languages over math sparks concern, and flu cases expected to rise in Czechia.
Czech firm launches multi-million-euro ag-tech fund
The agriculture-tech firm, which will work with one of Europe's largest fertilizer producers, wants to become a leading player in EU agriculture.
Freelancers in Czechia: You have four days left to register for the flat-rate tax
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The flat-rate system simplifies monthly insurance contributions and removes the need for a tax return—but is it worth it for you?
