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New Year's Eve in Prague: Fireworks rules and extended metro hours
Prague has announced it will ramp up security and safety measures for New Year's Eve and Day. Here's what you need to know to celebrate safely.
Carter's forgotten legacy in Czechoslovakia: Paving the way for Reagan’s Cold War triumph
Prague’s Bubeneč district may bear a street named for his successor, but Carter, too, had a hand in laying the groundwork for the fall of communism.
Czech news in brief for December 31: Tuesday's top headlines
Eighty percent of Czechs make New Year’s resolutions, last day to redeem Czech revenue stamps, and Olympics, floods top 2024 Czech Google searches.
Czech news in brief for December 30: Monday's top headlines
ANO gains in Senate, govt. retains majority, tens of thousands descend upon ski resorts, and snow, cold front to hit Czechia in January.
Czechia poised for wage growth next year: Will you get a pay rise?
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Experts say that the increase will be slower than last year, and the level of extra money will likely depend on which sector you work in.
At home or abroad: Czechs' favored 2024 winter destinations mapped out
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This year, amid rising costs, more people are choosing to remain within the country's borders to enjoy their winter break: here's where is most popular.
Prague ranked one of world's most Instagrammable cities for New Year's Eve
The Czech capital is the third-most visually appealing city in the whole of Europe for the end of the year, according to a social-media based study.
Czech news in brief for December 29: Sunday's top headlines
Czech army running out of soldiers, air quality in east Czechia still worryingly poor, parts of Czechia sees -15 degrees Celsius this morning.
Half of all offices in Prague soon 'obsolete,' will become apartments
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A combination of EU requirements to modernize buildings and a growing remote-work trend means that, in the future, many offices will shut down.
At last—all portable devices sold in Czechia need a USB-C port from today
The EU regulation, in the works for several years, requires new gadgets such as smartphones, cameras, and tablets to have a uniform charging port.
Total eclipses and meteor showers: All phenomena to see from Czechia in 2025
Next year, several astronomical events will be visible from the dawn, dusk, and night skies around Czechia: here are the best spectacles to watch and when.
Czech regions prepare for New Year's Eve without fireworks
Many major cities across Czech regions have opted out of fireworks displays this year; if you want to catch pyro shows, smaller towns are the best bet.
Czech news in brief for December 28: Saturday's top headlines
Lipavský hits out at Putin following Russia-Solvakia tension, Czechs cautiously optimistic about 2025, and east Czechia sees large smog levels.
PM Fiala's Christmas warning: Trust in progress or risk Eastern authoritarianism
Speaking in his Christmas address, Fiala criticized "fearmongers" for spreading negativity to incite envy, hatred, and doubt.
Czech news in brief for December 27: Friday's top headlines
Slovakia may host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, frost, smog, and icy roads hit Czechia, and post-Christmas sales begin in Czechia.
Czech holiday calendar 2025: How many days will you get off next year?
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In 2025, Czechia will see 10 out of 13 public holidays fall on weekdays, guaranteeing extra time off for much of the Czech workforce.
Czech news in brief for December 26: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala to deliver New Year's speech tonight, Prague and Brno empty out for Christmas, Sex Pistols announce Czechia show.
