Czech news in brief for January 25: Thursday's top headlines
Senate rejects Istanbul Convention, Wednesday in Czechia sees record road fatalities, weekend to see above average temps, and more top headlines.
VAT drops, but not all foods in Czechia have become cheaper – why?
A study comparing four major retail chains in Czechia has found that, since a change in the country's VAT system, prices have generally declined.
A compromise between cards and cash? Czech banks launch new payment system
The new tool which negates the need for a classic payment terminal, helps reduces fees for businesses and is open to all bank clients.
Czech news in brief for January 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Senate to cast critical votes on constitutional judge nomination and violence against women, high-speed train crash leaves one dead, and more headlines.
New bill speeds up and digitizes foreigners' applications for Czech residence permits
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Under the new proposal, applicants would communicate with Czech authorities electronically and receive online status notifications.
Less bureaucracy, more foreign talent: Could these reforms save the Czech economy?
To counter Czechia's faltering economy, the NERV advisory body has revealed 37 recommended changes to the labor market, public administration, and more.
Czech news in brief for January 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Plans for Prague's driverless metro move ahead, suspicious luggage reported at Charles University campus in Prague 8, and more top headlines.
Around Europe by train: 2024's stand-out rail journeys from Czechia
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The launch of various new services (many of which include couchettes and beds) and routes will allow travel to new cities in comfort.
A 'relic' in the EU: Czech primary schools' new report card shifts focus from grades
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Czechia's new report card, primarily focusing students' strengths and progress with grades secondary, could go into use later this year.
Annual fares can now be purchased from Prague metro vending machines
Prague's Public Tranist Company confirmed that the service has been tested and is now available at over 300 ticket machines.
Number of foreign employees in Czechia sees massive growth in 2023
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The country's international talent pool has surged past 823,000 according to new figures from the Czech Statistical Office.
Hybrid work models are attracting seven times more candidates in Czechia
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A recent survey found that despite employers' push to return to the office, retaining talent may require adapting work models and office environments.
Czech news in brief for January 22: Monday's top headlines
Memorial to shooting victims created at Jan Palach Square, two-thirds of Czechs against euro adoption, and more headlines.
Czech beer Pilsner Urquell is significantly cheaper at German supermarkets
On the heels of Czech PM Petr Fiala's Nutella adventure last year, local journalists have pointed out an even more surprising price disparity.
Prague's Faculty of Arts reopens one month after tragic shooting
Charles University's Faculty of Arts building has opened its doors to the public today for the first time since the tragic shooting on December 21, 2023.
President Pavel attends classic Czech Cimrman play with his son
Petr Pavel took some time out of his busy schedule to attend The Stand-In at Žižkov's Jára Cimrman Theater, featuring the beloved Czech character.
Czech news in brief for January 21: Sunday's top headlines
Plzeň honors Josef Hlavatý with memorial plaque, TV Barrandov channels briefly halt broadcasting, and more Sunday headlines.
