The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 7, 2022.
Prague's Million Marijuana March and the future of legalization in Czechia
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Legalization of marijuana could happen within a year if a new draft law is passed; its supporters will gather in the Czech capital today.
Renewed Czech-Polish cooperation on Stork II pipeline would cut reliance on Russian gas
Czech PM Petr Fiala met with his Polish counterpart Tuesday night to discuss the future of energy security in Central Europe.
Czech morning headlines: General Pavel to officially announce his presidential candidacy
Man who killed office worker sentenced to life in prison, Prague has 47 monkeypox cases, and more children seeking psychiatric help.
Czech morning headlines: Summer temperatures to continue this week
Plus: Not only extremists attended Saturday's protest in Prague, another Czech climber falls to death in Italian Alps, and more.
Ample Strike military exercise starts in Czechia with 900 NATO soldiers
Bell in memory of those taken by Nazis unveiled in Prague, Castle Night attracts 20,000 people, Czech doubles to face Williams sister at US Open, and more.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug. 22–26) saw anarchists mark Ukrainian Independence Day in Prague, gorgeous glass go on display in the Crystal Valley, and more.
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.
Gas prices on the rise in Europe again due to Russia’s pipeline halt
Plus: Firefighters extinguishing a blaze in industrial complex, Czech wins Man of the Year international contest, and more headlines.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.15–19, 2022) saw Czech "hunger stones" resurface, soldiers decorated for help in forest fire blaze, and a rare statue go on exhibit.
Czech morning headlines: Prague Pride ends with massive parade
Plus: Czech lower house preparing windfall profit tax, ANO to ask PM to replace Rakušan as interior minister, and more headlines.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.8–12, 2022) saw Czech archeologists make a rare discovery, the annual Prague circus festival kick off, and remembrance of the 2002 flood.
Czech morning news: Top headlines for Aug. 8, 2022
Unemployment in Czechia rose slightly in July, three more monkeypox cases confirmed in Prague, and more headlines.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.1–5, 2022) saw Czech firefighters bring record forest fire under control, new graffiti discovered on the Charles Bridge, and tennis triumph.
Czech farm files a criminal complaint against activists who exposed 'systemic animal cruelty'
Plus: Pavel catches up with Babiš in a presidential election poll, Ivana Trump buried in a golf course to avoid tax liability, and more.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (July 25–29, 2022) saw a record Czech forest fire continue, an action film legend plays tourist in Czechia, and a rare archeological discovery.
Forest fire blazing for second day at Bohemian Switzerland
Plus: The demolition of pig farm begins on Roma concentration camp, Czechia to launch talks with U.S. about largest military purchase, and more.
