Czechia hikes TV and radio license fees: Here's what you'll pay
A change in the law means that people using mobile devices (such as smartphones) to access state TV or radio will also need to pay a fee.
Czech television fees could soon extend to mobile phones and tablets
The state television and radio broadcasters want to introduce annual fees to improve finances and fight against inflationary effects.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Marvel at a bizarre Czech hand cream advertisement from the 1990s
Czech television was full of rather unusual adverts in the 10 years after communism – one of which showed the multi-purpose use of a hand cream.
Slavic feminist band Vesna will represent Czechia in Eurovision
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The multinational group beat four other contestants including Oscar-winner Markéta Irglová in an international vote.
Oscar-winning singer Markéta Irglová competing to represent Czechia in Eurovision
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The audience will vote which of the five Czech Television nominees will go to Liverpool in May.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague officials adopt traffic changes, Czech slopes have no snow, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 2, 2023.
Citywide protests in Prague mark day devoted to Czech freedom and democracy
Marches for democracy, support for Ukraine, and the climate crisis took place on the same day as right-wing demonstrators gathered at Czech Television.
Czech disinformation websites published 200,000 articles last year
Czech disinformation websites published almost 200,000 texts last year, about 6 percent more than in 2020.
Senate approves another 'merciful summer' for repaying debts to state
Plus: Pavel remains one of the favorites of the presidential election, Ukraine and Moldova granted EU candidate status, and more.
Eurovision 2022: Czech band to kick off Europe’s flashiest song contest
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We Are Domi, fronted by the daughter of Czech hockey player Dominik Hašek, will open the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks
The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet previously said it would target Czech media but has not yet claimed repsonsibility.
Maxipes Fík illustrator Jiří Šalamoun passes at age 86
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The Czech Ministry of Culture called him ‘one of the most important Czech illustrators of the second half of the 20th century.’
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 7, 2022
Over 100,000 refugees arrive in Czechia, over 280 Czechs apply to fight in Ukraine, fuel price cap considered amid spiraling costs.
Band led by hockey legend Hašek’s daughter scores Czech Eurovision nom
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Electropopsters We Are Domi will represent the Czech Republic in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy, this year.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 17, 2021
Sixty percent fewer passengers on Prague metro, Czech goalie's NHL debut goes viral, Meghan and Harry coming to Czech TV, and more.
