Czech news in brief for July 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech crown loses against major world currencies, Czechia offers help to Croatia following shooting, and Prague approves doubling of towing fees.
Czech education minister proposes mandatory English from first grade
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A second foreign language, such as German, French, or Spanish, from the sixth grade could also be required as part of govt. education reforms.
Patients' rights and foster care: Czech president signs new amendments into law
On Tuesday, Czech President Petr Pavel also signed into law changes on debt relief, medicines, and public fundraising.
Travelers beware: Remember this tip when paying outside Czechia this summer
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Dynamic currency conversion, although designed to be convenient, often offers much worse exchange rates for consumers at ATMs and payment terminals.
Prague announces multi-million-crown campaign to help foreigners integrate
The program will support the cultural, social, and educational activities of national minorities as well as promote integration via cultural events.
Czechia to end price caps for alternative taxi services
According to the Ministry of Finance, currently high competition means that prices should stay low regardless, therefore negating the need for regulation.
Czech news in brief for July 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Food prices continue to rise in July, Orban does not speak for EU's interests, and a smart tram is successfully tested in Pilsen.
From A/C battles to cucumber season: Surviving summer in a Czech office
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A guide to summertime in the Czech office including how much vacation time you're entitled to, how employers should respond to heatwaves, and more.
How the EU's new AI law will shape the Czech labor market
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Coming into effect next month, the regulatory framework sets out to prevent the technology from harming people and infrastructures.
Property prices continue to rise in Czechia – especially Prague
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Lower mortgage rates have spurred demand in property purchases, pushing up prices across most of the country.
Czech leaders respond to Biden's exit from the US presidential race
Czech leaders and political analysts speak out after the current president and Democratic nominee's 'unprecedented' withdrawal from the election Sunday.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 22: Monday's top headlines
Czech analysts call Biden exit 'unprecedented', local retailers recover from CrowdStrike update, and intense heat followed by strong storms this week.
Ostrava breaks ground on new concert hall with help of Czech president
Petr Pavel and American architect Steven Holl helped inaugurate the start of construction on a new concert hall for the Janáček Philharmonic.
Prague's historic sewage plant to transform into vibrant cultural hub
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The café and bar at the Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Prague-Bubeneč is set to become a cultural center under a new operator later this summer.
Czech news in brief for July 21: Sunday's top headlines
Prague Open tennis tournament kicks off, Czech police arrest suspect in Austrian ATM thefts, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech health experts' tips for staying safe in sizzling weather this summer
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The Czech Republic's State Health Institute has published a guide for keeping cool and carrying on amid rising temperatures during this summer's heatwave.
