Czech news in brief for December 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Public trust in Czech president dips slightly, Czechia could tighten rules for Temu, and Prague lowers parking fees for holiday season.
Czech billionaire acquires UK's Royal Mail in record foreign investment
The postal operator, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, will now fall under Czech hands and marks one of many new Czech business inroads in the UK.
Charles University to honor shooting victims with multiple events this week
The anniversary of the tragedy, Dec. 21, will be marked with a silent memorial, a fund-raising concert, and a mass.
Czech news in brief for December 16: Monday's top headlines
Czechia watching Syrian migration changes, UK approves Křetínský’s Royal-Mail takeover, and Charles University enhances safety a year after shooting.
Czech scientists help decode oldest human DNA in Europe
The research offers a rare glimpse into the continent’s earliest humans and their links to Neanderthals in Europe.
Czech news in brief for December 15: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia's first battery-powered trains begin service, Czech rental prices set to climb faster in 2025, and homegrown glass art shines at major new exhibit.
Romania, Bulgaria join Schengen: What travelers from Czechia need to know
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After years of hurdles, the two countries will fully join the Schengen Area on Jan. 1, 2025, allowing for unrestricted travel for Czech travelers.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Saturday's top headlines
Ice warning issued in Prague and Central Bohemia, Czech scouts to bring Bethlehem Light to Czechia tonight, and more weekend headlines.
Who’s staying, who’s leaving: The changing face of foreign residents in Czechia
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In a change from 2022, foreigners now make up less than 10 percent of the total population amid an increase in people returning to their home countries.
Prague’s ‘Cubes’ in danger as CAMP urban-planning center faces funding crisis
A surprise omission from the City of Prague's budget means that the striking, historic building might not get the repairs it badly needs.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Friday's top headlines
Rakušan: Schengen border checks must not last, Prague to buy Žižkov Station, and Gemini meteor shower peaks tonight.
Mozart comes alive in Prague with new, interactive museum
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Visitors can use new technology to explore the life of one of history's great composers, who had a fond relationship with the Czech capital.
Don’t risk it: Family’s near miss highlights track crossing dangers in Czechia
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According to Czech Railways, a moving train can take hundreds of meters to stop, making such behavior highly dangerous.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czech, Bavarian PMs meet on energy, rail links, Czech crown steady vs. euro, weak against dollar, and retailers brace for holiday rush.
Big Mac Index: Czech crown lacks bite against the US dollar
The Economist's index is a stark reminder of how undervalued the Czech crown is and, with a worsening exchange rate, the situation doesn't look rosy.
Czech highways speed up: How fast can you go in 2025?
An increased speed limit pilot project is expected to save drivers approximately three minutes on the 50-kilometer stretch. But how safe is it?
Czech news in brief for December 11: Wednesday's top headlines
US ambassador to Czechia resigns post-election, Czechia to debate compensation for transgender surgery, and court rules on media ownership.
