Reprieve for freelancers: Czechia set to roll back social insurance payments
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A draft proposal passed by the Chamber of Deputies will lower minimum social insurance payments, returning them to last year’s level.
Czech news in brief for January 18: Sunday's top morning headlines
Avalanche kills three Czechs in Austrian Alps, two girls rescued from icy Vltava river in České Budějovice, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 17: Saturday's top afternoon headlines
Strong winds forecast for parts of Czechia, Okamura removes EU flag from office, and more weekend headlines.
Prague ticket inspectors will soon be equipped with body cameras
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New cameras on regional ticket inspectors aim to record disputes and reduce complaints, with Prague preparing a pilot project in 2026.
After 250 years of coal, what comes next for Czechia's economy and environment?
Czechia last deep coal mines close this month, reshaping the labor, energy, and industrial landscapes.
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‘A great honor’: Pavel awarded by Zelenskyy for Ukraine support
The Czech president was awarded Ukraine’s highest honor for his role in the Czech munitions initiative and long-standing support of Kyiv.
Czech news in brief for January 17: Saturday's top morning headlines
Pavel meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, cold air set to return to Czechia next week, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Friday's top afternoon headlines
Czech citizen released from Venezuela, last Czech deep coal mine shuts, and fairy-tale figures carved in Czechia.
Czechia finally has a government: From NATO to taxes, here's what comes next
As the country ends its political deadlock, Babiš’s new coalition will begin work on social, economic, and foreign policy priorities.
Czech news in brief for January 16: Friday's top morning headlines
Babiš coalition wins parliamentary support, Czechia honors Jan Palach today, and Czech leaders stress allied unity over Greenland.
Czech news in brief for January 15: Thursday's top afternoon headlines
Pavel visits Ukraine, meets officials in Lviv, busy Prague road set for nine-month closure, and The Age of Innocence filming at Náměstí Míru.
Czech news in brief for January 15: Thursday's top morning headlines
Czechia eyes anti-drone cooperation with Ukraine, foggy inversion to linger across Czechia, and truck gets stuck on historic street near Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines
Dominik Feri faces new rape charge, Smartwings launches new route to Greece, and rare wildcats spotted in Czech forests.
Czech news in brief for January 14: Wednesday's top morning headlines
MPs to vote on confidence in Babiš government, Czech teen dies in Austrian avalanche while skiing, and ice closes Golden Lane at Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top afternoon headlines
Ice to persist across Czechia this week, Czechia to speed up foreigners' residence permits, everyday costs climb modestly at year's end.
Czechia to speed up foreigner's resident permits with new digital system
While the new system will let applicants complete much of the process online, in-person steps like biometrics will still be required.
Czech news in brief for January 13: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Morning commute hit by freezing rain across Czechia, respiratory illness flares, and Pilsen-born rhino becomes online sensation.
