Czech news in brief for December 15: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia's first battery-powered trains begin service, Czech rental prices set to climb faster in 2025, and homegrown glass art shines at major new exhibit.
Art by Ukrainian children blooms in Prague metro's 'Underground Garden'
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A new exhibit at Prague's Národní třída station features art by Ukrainian children who sought shelter in Kharkiv’s metro during the 2022 invasion.
RegioJet vs. Czech Railways—a closer look at ticket prices, comfort, and services
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A new study by the European Federation for Transport and Environment rated RegioJet the third best carrier in Europe; Czech Railways came in sixth.
Czech news in brief for December 14: Saturday's top headlines
Ice warning issued in Prague and Central Bohemia, Czech scouts to bring Bethlehem Light to Czechia tonight, and more weekend headlines.
Who’s staying, who’s leaving: The changing face of foreign residents in Czechia
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In a change from 2022, foreigners now make up less than 10 percent of the total population amid an increase in people returning to their home countries.
Prague’s ‘Cubes’ in danger as CAMP urban-planning center faces funding crisis
A surprise omission from the City of Prague's budget means that the striking, historic building might not get the repairs it badly needs.
Czech news in brief for December 13: Friday's top headlines
Rakušan: Schengen border checks must not last, Prague to buy Žižkov Station, and Gemini meteor shower peaks tonight.
Mozart comes alive in Prague with new, interactive museum
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Visitors can use new technology to explore the life of one of history's great composers, who had a fond relationship with the Czech capital.
Don’t risk it: Family’s near miss highlights track crossing dangers in Czechia
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According to Czech Railways, a moving train can take hundreds of meters to stop, making such behavior highly dangerous.
Czech news in brief for December 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czech, Bavarian PMs meet on energy, rail links, Czech crown steady vs. euro, weak against dollar, and retailers brace for holiday rush.
Big Mac Index: Czech crown lacks bite against the US dollar
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The Economist's index is a stark reminder of how undervalued the Czech crown is and, with a worsening exchange rate, the situation doesn't look rosy.
Czech highways speed up: How fast can you go in 2025?
An increased speed limit pilot project is expected to save drivers approximately three minutes on the 50-kilometer stretch. But how safe is it?
Czech news in brief for December 11: Wednesday's top headlines
US ambassador to Czechia resigns post-election, Czechia to debate compensation for transgender surgery, and court rules on media ownership.
What Germany’s extended border controls mean for Czechia-based travelers
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Germany has announced it will continue its checks at the borders with Czechia, Poland and Switzerland after Sunday, and likely well into 2025.
City reveals long-term plans for two beloved Prague culture spaces
Recent developments regarding the future of the Žižkov Freight Station and Karlín Barracks envision how the venues will reopen to the public in new forms.
President Pavel signs law expanding sick pay for self-employed in Czechia
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From 2025, people working on a contract basis, self-employed persons, or those in small-scale employment will be able to receive the benefit.
Czech news in brief for December 10: Tuesday's top headlines
Fiala confident Pavel will sign budget, Czech court to rule on politicians and media ownership, and lone wolf seen in Iron Mountains after two centuries.
