Ukrainian president’s satirical TV series now streaming on Czech Netflix
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The man who has rallied Ukraine to stand up to Russia’s invasion began his career as a stand-up comic and actor.
The Russian community reaches out to help Ukrainian refugees in Prague
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The Russian community in Prague who oppose the disagree with the war are helping Ukrainian refugees with by transporting aid, donating supplies and more.
Czech daily news roundup: March 17, 2022
Czech PM's Ukraine visit makes international headlines, govt. could pay those who offer refugees shelter, and Jagr's NHL record surpassed.
Czechia joined NATO 23 years ago – what does membership mean?
The Czech Republic joined NATO in March 1999 as part of the defense alliance’s initial advance eastward after the Cold War.
Prague won’t increase public transport fares, despite higher fuel costs
Fuel prices have risen significantly since the war began in Ukraine and are not expected to return to their previous levels soon.
Art for Ukraine: Czech artists auction new work to support Ukraine
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More than 100 Czech artists have joined an initiative to auction their latest work for aid for Ukraine over the upcoming weeks in Prague.
Czech TV to begin nightly news broadcast in Ukrainian
The nightly news program on Czech Television will also feature a simultaneous Ukrainian translation for refugees in the Czech Republic.
Czechs hit panic stations amid looming economic crisis
As the Czech crown plummets in value and fuel prices spike, experts warn against taking rash steps.
Education Ministry: Ukrainian refugees should seek schooling outside Prague
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The Czech government is working to increase school capacities but spaces in big cities will still be scarce.
Inflation hits quarter-century high in the Czech Republic
New inflation data from the Czech Statistical Office confirms the plight of the Czech economy, and things will only get worse.
Prague's expat community offers shelter and hope to Ukrainian refugees
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We spoke to several expat hosts about the challenges – but mostly joys – of lending a helping hand in times of crisis.
Russian-Ukrainian war set to impact Czechia's troubled tourism industry
Both Prague and the spa region will be hit by not only the loss of Russian tourists but by visitors wary of the current situation.
Czech Republic to donate 100 million crowns of medical supplies to Ukraine
The Czech Health Ministry is ready to ship supplies to Ukraine, and local pharmaceutical companies will join in donation efforts.
How did the Volhynian Czechs end up in Ukraine?
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Thousands of people from Bohemia seeking a better life settled in northern Ukraine in the 19th century.
Ukraine crisis: Where and how to help from the Czech Republic
An updated list of local opportunities for donating money, providing refugee shelter, or contributing other forms of meaningful help for Ukraine.
For Ukrainian refugee children in Czechia, classes begin on Monday
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The Czech Ministry of Education has announced an initiative to help students from the war zone continue their studies.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 3, 2022
State of emergency to return to Czechia on Friday, PM and President to discuss Ukraine, and Czechia to stop issuing visas to Belarusians.
