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
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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
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Expats.cz spoke to Czech economist Lukáš Kovanda about the state of the Czech economy and forecasts for next year.
Thirty-three years after the Velvet Revolution, how has student life changed?
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Students were behind the mass protests that began on Nov. 17, 1989. Today's generation enjoys more freedom, but must be wary of similar dangers.
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.
