Czech beer consumption reaches fifth-lowest level since 1950s
The market was hit not only by Covid restrictions but also by long-term trends for drinking less.
From Bavaria to Bohemia a joint exhibition will show Baroque art in a new light
The international exhibit will put the era into context and should be one of the significant cultural events of the year.
What will deeper military ties with the U.S. mean for Czechia?
The Czech Republic wants to end its reliance on Soviet-era military hardware but will not allow the U.S. to establish a permanent base.
Prague rally commemorates child victims of the Russia-Ukraine war
Several hundred people gathered at Wenceslas Square yesterday to pay tribute to the children who have died because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 22, 2022
ANO polling ahead of Czech govt., raid at Sapa uncovers numerous fakes, and the NHL returns to Prague.
Pink discrimination: Why Czech gynecologists get away with charging illegal fees
The practice of gynecology clinics exploiting patients, especially English-speaking ones, by tacking on extra fees is a common practice. But is it legal?
Prague's public energy company announces major price hike
Pražská plynárenská has announced a significant price hike amid spiraling global energy prices.
Prague’s landmark Máj department store closing for restoration
Two of the original architects are working on a project that will bring back some of the original look to the 1970s structure.
'A step backwards': Proposed changes to Czech foreign-language curriculum draw scrutiny
The Education Ministry has proposed abolishing the requirement to learn a second language from the eighth grade onwards.
Spies, heists, and Ukraine take the spotlight at this year's Febiofest
Ukrainian director and former political prisoner Oleh Sentsov will receive the Kristián Award, but cannot attend as he is fighting in the war.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sberbank's license is being revoked, construction starts on Prague's Metro D line, and Prague plans major US defense cooperation.
Exotic butterflies born before visitors' eyes at exciting new exhibit in Prague
The butterfly exhibit provides a front-row seat for the hatching of thousands of pupae into stunning butterflies.
Petition wants Prague street named for Soviet marshal renamed for comic genius
Previous efforts to rename Koněvova Street in Žižkov have failed but the war has once again put the issue in the spotlight.
Russian hackers target Czech websites in a series of cyberattacks
Czech railroads, regional airports, and a public administration portal have been facing cyberattacks from a pro-Russian hacker group Killnet.
Parents in Czechia should get two months of paid leave as of August
An EU directive passed is intended to create a better work-life balance for families, but the Czech Republic has not yet passed the required legislation.
Czech Republic moves to create sex offender registry
Czech attorney proposes setting up a non-public sex offender registry to prevent convicted sex offenders from working with children.
Flat prices in Brno pass CZK 100,000 per square meter for the first time
The Moravian capital is no longer an affordable alternative to Prague.
