Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Russia warns Czechia against supplying Ukraine with weapons of Soviet origin
As the Czech Republic continues to arm Ukraine, Russia has told the country that it cannot transfer Soviet-made weapons without its consent.
Psychological support line will help Ukrainian refugees in Czechia heal
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Sluchatko (Receiver) is a new helpline providing psychological support in Ukrainian and Russian for Ukrainian refugees.
Prague City University launches scholarship program for Ukrainian students
The university will also offer several teaching and research fellowships for Ukrainian academics.
Refugee women serve up Ukrainian cuisine from Prague food truck
Visitors to the Prague Market can enjoy a delicious meal themselves or buy a portion of food for those in need.
Following two years of restrictions, Náplavka gears up for a full season
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This will be the first spring and summer that events can take place on the waterfront without Covid restrictions.
Studies reveal public concerns about the refugee crisis in Czechia
Czechs exhibit the highest levels of reluctance towards taking in Ukrainian refugees of any nation in the EU.
WATCH: Folk singer advises Ukrainians on how to be 'proper Czechs'
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The musician describes the song, "Proper Czech" (Správnej Čech) as an attempt to “Welcome all friends from Ukraine."
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 4, 2022
Czech leaders respond to the Bucha massacre, thousands gather in Prague for concert for Ukraine, and new findings related to the Kellner crash emerge.
Ukrainian bistro staffed by refugees opens in Prague
Bistro Vltava, featuring Ukrainian delicacies made by four refugees from Kyiv, is now open in Prague 4's Podolí district by the Vltava river.
Czech ‘Anonymous’ collective threatens alleged pro-Russian ‘traitors’
A collective of anonymous activists projected the letter ‘Z’ onto the walls of Prague Castle and promised that 'traitors' will not feel safe in Czechia.
Czech diplomats call for Zelensky to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The nominating letter called the Russian invasion of Ukraine 'a symbol of the fight for universal values.'
8-year-old musician will perform at Letná benefit concert for Ukraine
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The girls and her mother were forced to flee their home but they managed to bring Arinka’s bandura, a stringed folk instrument, with them.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
State of emergency prolonged until May 31, Zeman issues controversial pardon, first Czech wounded in Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (April 14)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech govt approves monthly benefit for those who shelter Ukrainian refugees
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The solidarity subsidy has been approved and will be paid retroactively: here's what we know so far.
Ukrainian MasterChef serves up borscht for charity in Prague
Olga Martynovska, who fled to Prague with her six-year-old daughter after the Russian invasion, brought some Ukrainian specialties to Prague's Náplavka.
