Czechia sees population dip amid birth slump and more people leaving
A 10-percent lower birth rate compared to last year and more emigrants than immigrants are behind the fall.
Czechia slumps in EU poverty rankings, with renters and seniors most at risk
A newly released study says that Czechia has more poor seniors living alone than anywhere in the EU, and one in three renters is below the poverty line.
Brits, Ukrainians, or Slovaks? Here's who Czechs prefer most as their neighbors
Analysts say Czechs are rapidly shifting their neighborhood preferences amid global conflicts and demographic changes.
How do Czechs view different nationalities, ethnicities? Poll finds opinions mixed
A mix of historical reasons and current political developments frame how people in Czechia see ethnicities and nationalities from around the world.
Czechia ranks among world’s safest countries for summer travel
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The country is also among Europe's top five most-secure nations according to a new extensive index: some nearby EU countries fare much worse.
Broken tax policy is fueling a black market booze boom in Czechia
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Alcohol addiction cost Czechia’s largest health insurer CZK 1 billion last year, while rising excise taxes on spirits are fueling illegal spirits demand.
Best places to live in Czechia revealed: Prague is dethroned
The capital dropped due to high crime, traffic accidents, poor housing affordability, weak environmental scores, and the widest gender wage gap.
These 20 names topped the baby charts in Czechia this year
In total, around 84,000 babies were born in Czechia in 2024—the most common names given were revealed this week.
Teens in Czechia face widespread cyberbullying and online hate, survey finds
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The country is significantly above the EU average in both cyberbullying and online hate speech among young people.
One of Czechia's most decorated Olympians comes out on social media
The seven-time Olympic medalist and 20-time world champion speed skater adds to the growing list of Czech sports figures embracing their sexuality.
Celebrating Christmas in atheist Czechia: A surprisingly spiritual experience
A new book explores how Christmas in Czechia embraces ancient pagan and Catholic traditions despite its reputation as one of Europe’s most atheistic.
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COMMENT|Why Czechia's political narratives don’t match reality
Weighing in on Czechia's reliance on Russian gas, Ukraine's winter hardships, and how growing inequality amid stagnant reforms hurt social progress.
Czech society sees huge rise in anti-Semitism since last year
The full-scale Israel-Palestine war that broke out in 2023 is the main reason, though physical attacks against Israelis and Jews have been minimal.
Traditional gender roles fading in Czechia's households, survey finds
A growing majority of Czechs believe that both partners should share household, childcare, and other duties equally, according to a new poll.
Theo rises, Vladimír falls: Czechia's most popular baby names for 2023 revealed
According to the Czech Statistical Office, new names are gaining ground, with Isabela rocketing up the charts 52 spots.
Most Czechs say same-sex marriage law won't negatively impact daily lives
The findings come from a poll released ahead of a second reading of the same-sex marriage bill in the lower house of parliament on Wednesday.
Brno speaks better English than Prague, says new language-proficiency index
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A new ranking shows Czechs' English-language skills falling behind neighboring countries, including Slovakia.
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