Czech medical chamber warns of decline in Czech healthcare standards
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The government directive giving 8 percent in health insurers' payments to care providers isn't enough, say officials in the healthcare sector.
5 takeaways from PM Fiala's plan for improving the Czech education system
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Modernizing the education system and paying teachers better are among key messages of a last week's conference on the future of education.
Who needs a data box in Czechia? The government is changing the rules
It will no longer be compulsory for millions to use an online portal for government communication.
Together coalition dominates 2022 Czech Senate elections
While the opposition ANO party sent the most candidates to the second round of elections, the SPOLU coalition won most of the contested Senate seats
How much could govt. price caps save households and will it be enough?
The caps could mean savings of tens of thousands of crowns for households but the opposition says the measures don't go far enough.
As the Babiš trial begins, Czechs ask: Why trust politicians?
The trial of the former Prime Minister highlights the lack of trust afflicting Czech democracy.
Czech ministry launches online calculator for energy subsidy
The government approved measures to help households cope with the rising cost of electricity, gas, and heating.
Czech govt. earmarks CZK 177 billion to help households cut costs
The govt. has announced that it will offer households relief on energy bills in the amount of 15,000 CZK; support could begin this year.
Czech PM Fiala to meet with President Biden in the US
Plus: Universities consider distance learning due to cost of energy, Czechia calls for IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia plant, and more headlines.
Czechia passed a string of laws this week: Here's what you need to know
This week marked the passing of several laws, including single-use plastic ban, registration of beneficial owners, film incentive limitations, and more.
Temperature records were broken across Czechia Wednesday
Plus: Ice cream inspection yields not-so-sweet results, Czech minister resigns over inappropriate behavior, and more headlines for Aug. 17, 2022.
Listen to the new voice of Prague's public transport network
Plus: 29-year-old man who killed ex-girlfriend in government building is in hospital in critical condition.
Czechs pay the sixth-highest electricity prices in Europe
The Czech government is trailing behind other countries in announcing what steps it will take to mitigate increases.
A guide to the Czech EU presidency: What to expect as Czechia takes the helm
The country's leadership has expressed confidence in leading the European countries in times of crisis, but rocky times may be ahead.
Politico: Corruption scandal shatters Czech govt. before presidency
Triggered by the transport company corruption scandal, the turmoil in the Czech government comes on the eve of the Czech EU presidency.
Czech government approves CZK 5,000 benefit for families hit by inflation
Foreigners who live and work in Czechia can also apply for the benefit if they earn under CZK 1 million per year.
Czech economists predict inflation slowdown but the news isn't all good
Experts have weighed in on how things will look for consumer prices later this year and next and explain what's behind this year's record inflation.
