
Cherry festival invites Praguers to fill a basket for free
Cherry orchards in Prague date back to the 15th century, they flourished in the post-war era and are being revived once again.
Extreme heat warning issued for Czechia from Saturday
Public prosecutor proposes a detention for those accused in Hlubuček case, Komerční Bank fined by CNB, and heavy hail hits Czechia.
A new report reveals Czechia's most frequently used illegal substances
As drugs make a post-pandemic comeback in the EU, Czechia ranks high in the use of marijuana, magic mushrooms, and meth.
Could Czechia follow Spain's lead and offer women menstrual leave?
While Spain plans to introduce paid leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, the chances of Czechia enacting such a law are slim.
Just in time for tick-season, a fast-track vaccine is now available in Prague
Vaccination can help protect against tick-borne encephalitis which can bring on severe health complications.
First case of monkeypox reported in the Czech Republic
With over 100 monkeypox cases suspected and confirmed in Europe, the Czech Republic has confirmed the first case today.
Czech hockey teams beats US, heads to quarterfinals of World Cup
Plus: CNB chief predicts rate hike and no confirmed monkeypox cases in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 25, 2022
Negotiations on Czech-US defense deal to start soon, four dead after explosion in Vsetín, and Czech detained in Pakistan can finally come home.
Pink discrimination: Why Czech gynecologists get away with charging illegal fees
The practice of gynecology clinics exploiting patients, especially English-speaking ones, by tacking on extra fees is a common practice. But is it legal?
Czech specialist on spring flu, ‘half-god’ doctors, and Czechs vs. air-conditioning
We spoke to an expert about the different cultural approaches to colds and why preventative ENT screenings can alleviate cold-like symptoms year round.
Dark times? Prague ranks as one of the dimmest world capitals
The Czech capital has ranked in the bottom 10 of a list of the most brightly lit cities, but that may not be a bad thing.
Czech nurse acquitted of multiple murder charges
In 2014, the acquitted woman was charged with killing six patients in a hospital in Rumburk, North Bohemia.
Poll: Will you still wear a respirator on Czech public transport?
The legal obligation to cover your mouth and nose on public transit ends at midnight, but many experts urge caution.
Psychological support line will help Ukrainian refugees in Czechia heal
Sluchatko (Receiver) is a new helpline providing psychological support in Ukrainian and Russian for Ukrainian refugees.
Cosmetic surgery is no longer taboo in the Czech Republic
More women (and men) are turning to the experts for a touch-up, according to the Institute of Clinical and Aesthetic Medicine Asklepion.
Czech Health Ministry launches new campaign to encourage vaccination and booster shots
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Covid cases and hospitalizations continues to fall in Czechia
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic