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.
Czechia to unveil cannabis regulation laws in March
Taxes on cannabis could potentially add billions of crowns to the Czech coffers, but regulation of sales would be very strict.
Czech government steps into digital age with gov.cz website
Czechia's digitalization strategy will simplify the current system of government services diffused on different websites.
How major changes to the Czech Labor Code could close the pay gap and improve remote work
Approved by the government before Christmas, an amendment to the Labor Code should take effect later this year.
Czech government extends checks at Slovak border for another 14 days
The controls were introduced in September due to a rise in migrants coming mainly from Syria.
Hundreds gather in Prague to voice frustration with government
Attendees accused the government of mishandling Czechia's response to the Russia-Ukraine war, among other things.
What's next for the Czech economy? A leading economist's outlook for the future
Expats.cz spoke to Czech economist Lukáš Kovanda about the state of the Czech economy and forecasts for next year.
