GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug. 22–26) saw anarchists mark Ukrainian Independence Day in Prague, gorgeous glass go on display in the Crystal Valley, and more.
Czechs donate CZK 24 million to Kyiv for weapons on invasion anniversary
On the anniversary of the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, people most often donated symbolic amounts of CZK 1,968.
Effects of a nuclear incident in Ukraine could reach the Czech Republic
As fighting continues around the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, meteorologists have created a map of potential radioactive fallout.
On this day: Czechoslovakia's Prague Spring was ended by a Soviet invasion
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The events of 1968 have strong parallels to Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine, though the outcomes so far are quite different.
Czechia launches free multilingual helpline in support of refugees
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Old Masters exhibit opens at Prague Castle on Friday
Plus: Part of a building facade in Prague collapses possibly due to heat, Pearl Jam cancels Prague concert, and more.
Poll: Most Czechs support Ukraine joining EU, but split over NATO entry
The CVVM poll also showed support for diplomatic and financial pressure, but not for sending troops.
Ukraine update: Three in 10 adult refugees from Ukraine in Czechia are under 30
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Ukraine update: What's happening now (July 9)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
New people smuggling gangs formed in Czechia, police say
Plus: Mayor survives removal attempt in City Hall, Police accuse two of cryptocurrency fraud, highly contagious Omicron subvariants prevailing.
Ukraine update: Prague to reopen refugee center despite mayor's objections
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
PM Fiala: Energy prices will be a shock, but we won't let you down
In an extraordinary televised address, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said Czechia must get rid of its dependence on Russia.
Air travel from Czechia this summer: Long lines and delays predicted
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Industry experts warn of a ‘summer of chaos,’ as airports and airlines face a surge in travel but lack of staff to handle it.
Morning headlines: Temperatures to hit 30°C in Czechia this weekend
Plus: Hackers demand payment from Czech road authority in bitcoin and govt. to discuss energy discounts.
Czechia records largest drop in real wages in nearly three decades
Plus: ANO polling ahead of ODS, Imagine Dragons salute Ukraine in Prague, Constitutional Court rejects Charles Bridge graffiti case appeal.
An American family in Czechia opens their home to 12 Ukrainian refugees
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From the onset of the war, the Perry family's pension has been a safe haven for asylum seekers fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
