Czech govt. approves new bill regulating sale and use of fireworks
Under the new bill, the sale of fireworks will be more tightly controlled and municipalities will have the authority to completely ban their use.
'Housing for regular incomes': Czech government unveils affordable housing plan
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The goal of the program is to increase the share of available rental apartments on the market and make housing more accessible for the middle class.
Transparency International: Corruption persists in Czechia despite marginal gains
Experts at Transparency International blame Czech politics for its absence of a 'strategic approach' in combating corruption.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's state budget works – and why the deficit could affect your finances
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Next year’s budget aims to curb spending and increase revenue by ramping up taxes and ending tax concessions. What does this mean for everyday citizens?
Czech government plans sweeping reforms to human rights legislation
Following Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, the govt. has announced amendments to domestic and sexual violence laws as well measures to protect children.
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EXPLAINED: What's driving the record-low approval of Czech politics?
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Many accuse the government of not doing enough to tackle the country’s soaring cost of living and criticize the state’s fiscal policies.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
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The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
CONFIRMED: Non-EU residence seekers to pay for Czech language exam as of 2024
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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.
