Marmeláda or džem? Deciphering the EU's sticky breakfast directive in Czechia
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A new decree, inspired by European law, aims to align Czech terminology for everything from syrup to honey with EU regulations.
1,000 students and staff evacuated following Czech university shooting scare
A reported attack on the campus of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen was not confirmed despite an evacuation and presence of SWAT team.
Czech news in brief for December 5: Thursday's top headlines
Senate approves retirement age hike to 67, Druzhba pipeline halts oil flow to Czechia, and govt. backs creation of new national park.
'Leave the devil outside': Czech parents rethink the scarier side of Mikuláš festivities
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More and more Czech parents are stepping back from the custom of threatening their kids with a visit from the devil on Dec. 5, the eve of St. Nicholas Day.
Czechs weigh in on the pros and cons of the public healthcare system
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A survey has found that Czechs are in favor of healthcare reform, giving the current system just average marks.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia approves 2024 budget with 241bn deficit, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in South Korea, and Sting, Shaggy to headline Colours of Ostrava.
PM shelves plans for euro adoption—what now for Czechia?
Although the country's economy is improving, the government remains split on whether the single currency is worthwhile: we examine the current situation.
Proposed Czech labor law could hinder hiring of foreign talent
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Companies who want to employ foreign workers will need to register in a database: this could complicate the issuance of visas for non-EU nationals.
New Covid vaccine coming to Czechia soon, government confirms
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A vaccine targeting the KP.2 variant of Covid-19 is expected to become available in the Czech Republic within weeks.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Tuesday's top headlines
Czechia supports Georgia's EU bid amid protests, American singer presents Czech 'Grammy', and Czech MPs to approve CZK 241bn budget deficit.
Drivers in Czechia feel among the least safe in whole of Europe
Poor infrastructure, marking, and reckless driving are all to blame, with roads in the countryside receiving among the least favorable views.
Another supermarket joins ban on live carp sales in Czechia this Christmas
The large, international chain joins other major retailers in putting responsibility and sustainability above tradition, citing animal-welfare concerns.
Drunk passenger forces emergency landing on Prague-Egypt flight
The Czech man vomited on two fellow passengers and collapsed, forcing the plane to divert to Athens before landing at its final destination.
Czech news in brief for December 2: Monday's top headlines
Senate to vote on pension reform, thousands kick off ski season in Czech mountains, and restaurants see decline in sales.
Prague ranks third among the world’s most desired Christmas destinations
Only London and Vienna drew more attention for holiday travel online, according to a new survey by global software and cybersecurity firm Cloudwards.
Pilsner Urquell will represent the Czech Republic at Expo 2025 in Japan
The iconic brand will showcase Czech brewing tradition, with Japanese bartenders trained at the Pilsner Urquell Brewery serving up the classic beer.
Czech news in brief for December 1: Sunday's top headlines
Police boost security for holiday season in Prague, MPs to vote on 2025 budget with CZK 241B deficit, and more weekend headlines.
