Czech news in brief for August 28: Wednesday's top headlines
Sparta Prague advance to Champions League tournament for first time in 19 years, founder of Ukraine charity faces fraud charges, and Pavel praises NATO.
How much is enough? A survey reveals Czechs' tipping habits
A rise in food and drinks prices in eateries nationwide means that Czechs prefer to tip to the nearest round number, rather than tipping as a percentage.
Is Wizz Air's 'unlimited flying' offer worth it for Czechia-based travelers?
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For an annual fixed price, Wizz Air says that customers will be able to travel on any flight – but is there a catch?
Czech news in brief for August 27: Tuesday's top headlines
Around two in five Czechs are right-wing, Sparta Prague get ready for European match, and Prague-based journalist who was detained speaks to ambassadors.
Freelancers beware: Insurance costs set to surge next year
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For the first time ever, minimum deposits for social and health insurance contributions will collectively rise by over CZK 1,000.
Czech cabinet party under fire for politician’s nude photo-sharing
The city representative claims her photos are an artistic hobby – but some in the Christian Democrats group say the photos conflict with party values.
How Czechia is making life easier for both businesses and employees
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The government has just passed laws that will make digital recepits the norm and payments in foreign currency for workers possible.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for August 26: Monday's top headlines
Police conduct large-scale raid to find illegal foreigners, tropical temperatures in Prague to return mid-week, and minister makes digitization plea.
New app takes users on tour of hidden spaces under Prague Castle
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The Prague Castle Archaeology app, available in English, Czech, and German, guides users through inaccessible archaeological sites at the Czech landmark.
It's official: airBaltic plane wins lewd name thanks to Czech voters
The airline announced the results of a recent competition to name its planes after Baltic cities this weekend, and Kunda was the runaway winner.
Czech news in brief for August 25: Sunday's top headlines
Nosková wins first career WTA tournament, new Czech record in dumpling eating set at Trnkobraní, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 24: Saturday's top headlines
ANO maintains wide lead in July election poll, experts warn of fish deaths to due high summer temperatures, and more weekend headlines.
Fighting fat: Will weight-loss drug Ozempic become a revelation in Czechia?
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In 2023, the new antidiabetic drug went out of stock in Czechia, and its popularity shows no signs of abating – what does the future hold?
In selfless gesture, Prague woman gives homeless man's kittens a new home
In a spontaneous act of care, a Prague resident and member of the Save the Animals organization gave the man CZK 1,000 in exchange for the baby felines.
How Russia's shadow still looms over Czech society and business
New findings have revealed a Russian spy teaching at Czechia's oldest university just five years ago and over 12,000 Russia-linked firms based in Czechia.
Electronic healthcare appointments, patient records to begin soon in Czechia
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The public will be able to make appointments at the vast majority of healthcare facilities nationwide via an app or online, as well as see their own data.
