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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Czechia advances 20 places in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index
The country has drastically improved year on year in the annual index issued by Reporters Without Borders.
Interior Ministry: Czechia should continue denying visas to Russians
A bill restricting Russians and Belarusians is intended to put pressure on those countries to end the war.
Czech government clarifies eligibility for one-time inflation subsidy
Families with an annual gross income of up to CZK 1 million can receive one-off payment of CZK 5,000 per child.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Government makes one-off contribution to families, disinformation reported in Czech schools, Albright's funeral held in Washington.
Czech Ministry of Interior website crippled due to cyberattacks
Last week saw similar attacks on government, airport, and the railway sites; hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
