CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
The maximum fee for the exam will increase from CZK 2,500 to CZK 3,200 starting in January 2024.
Alimony, taxation, and pensions: Czech parliament to address key legislative proposals today
The first meeting after the summer recess will see the Chamber of Deputies address taxation of multinational companies' profits and parental allowance.
Czech govt. staying on Twitter for now, despite German concerns
Germany's cabinet mulls leaving Twitter due to the changes that came into effect since Elon Musk took over.
Czech MPs to discuss US-Czech defense treaty, other issues this week
Same-sex marriage and an inquiry into Miloš Zeman's presidency are also on the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Czech Chamber of Deputies.
Czech government's new campaign aims to improve communication with public
Called 'Czechia informs,' the new web page will display information regarding updated laws and offer advice to citizens.
Czechia's digital citizenship initiative moves forward
The app would mean that people could use their phones to prove their identity instead of having to carry a card.
News in brief for May 3: Czech goalkeeper enters exclusive list of Premier League's greatest players
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Thousands attend anti-government protest, with some camping out overnight
Attendees called on the government to resign due to Czechia's current elevated cost of living and the state's role in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Politician on Czech whipping tradition: 'No means no even on Easter'
Deputy speaker Olga Richterová called for a new approach to an ancient Czech Easter ritual.
Czech security documents mention Russia, China as security threat for the first time
Both Security Strategy and Defense Strategy documents will be updated to explicitly warn of the biggest threats, including terrorism, Russia, and China.
Czech government approves plan for regulated cannabis market
Details of the revised plan have not been released yet, but the introduction of the market would also include steps to fight drug and gambling addiction.
Czechia has over 300,000 Ukrainian refugees, according to new official data
Although the majority of Ukrainians are in some form of employment, they also struggle financially.
Explained: Czechia’s pension controversy and what it means for expats
The government has approved a controversial change to pensions; here's how the changes could affect retirement pay for all.
Czech cities to fly Tibetan flag today in honor of historic uprising
From mountains to municipal buildings, hundreds of flags will mark the anniversary of the anti-Chinese uprising in Tibet.
Prague unveils powerful new mural on anniversary of the Russian invasion
The creator of the piece, street artist ChemiS, designed a street mural with a similar motif in March 2022.
The Ukraine crisis a year on: More refugees apply to extend visas
Around half a million temporary protection visas have been granted to Ukrainian refugees, with about 200,000 finding work in the past 12 months.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
