Czech news in brief for February 9: Sunday's top headlines
Czech real estate prices up seven percent year-on-year, MPs to debate laws for self-driving cars, and more weekend headlines.
Graduates of Prague Film School helped make the Oscar-nominated short Anuja
Five alumni of Prague Film School worked on Anuja, which has earned a nomination for Best Live Action Short at this year's Academy Awards.
Hot topic: Should Czech schools hang up on mobile phones in classrooms?
While other countries have instituted nationwide bans on phones in schools, Czechia leaves it up to individual institutions to decide.
The best pubs in Prague for top-tier beer and great food
From modern Czech beer halls to gastropubs, here’s where to find the best brews and bites in Prague, recommended by a local expert.
Czech news in brief for February 8: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia seeks exemption from US AI chip limits, Slovaks in Brno protest against Fico, and more weekend headlines.
Watch parties, drinks, and food: Where to see Super Bowl LIX in Prague
The marquee event in American football sees many major pubs and bars stay open until the early hours: here are 15 to choose from.
'Like frosting on a cake': American breweries embrace Czech-style foamy beer pour
The classic Czech 'mlíko' with its signature foam is gaining traction in North America, The New York Times reports.
Trump nominates businessman Nicholas Merrick as U.S. ambassador to Czechia
This is the Texas-based former CFO's first diplomatic role; he will replace outgoing Biden appointee Bijan Sabet who stepped down on Jan. 20.
Czech president expands Ukrainian refugee protections, restricts Russian citizenship
The Czech government is preparing for the eventual return of Ukrainian refugees, with plans for a return center in Prague from June.
Czech news in brief for February 7: Friday's top headlines
Lipavský: Czechia, US align on key global issues, Czech govt. earmarks 5.1 billion for affordable housing, and Czech castle braces for tourist boom.
Bolt launches women-only ride option in Czechia to boost safety and inclusivity
The new feature gives women the choice of riding with women drivers, enhancing security and expanding opportunities in the industry.
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Charles University leads EU challenger to OpenAI and DeepSeek language models
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The EUR 34 million multilingual OpenEuroLLM project is a homegrown answer to Silicon Valley that adheres to the ethical standards of the EU's new AI act.
Czech news in brief for February 6: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala says U.S. Gaza takeover 'difficult to implement', Czechs discover world's largest thermal lake, and temps to drop below freezing this weekend.
Hidden fees, denied care: What foreigners should know about Czech healthcare rights
We break down the ambiguity surrounding when doctor's offices can and cannot refuse registration, charge extra payments, and decline care.
Czechia faces EU’s steepest wage decline as inflation erodes earnings
High inflation and limited workforce mobility have caused Czech salaries to drop 10 percent in real terms over the past five years.
Prague's National Museum to display rare 'Lucy' skeleton for first time in Europe
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The 3.2-million-year-old set of bones, discovered in 1974, was once considered as belonging to the earliest known member of the human family.
Czech news in brief for February 5: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech pharmacists warn of TikTok challenge, Czechia could join EU lawsuit against Hungary, BBC nominates Czech Philharmonic for orchestra of year.
