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.
Festival on Prague's Kampa island one of several upcoming events for Ukraine
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The biggest event will be on Kampa on Thursday, with dozens of cultural institutions participating or lending support.
Sponsor a tank: Czech weapons drive for Ukraine goes global
As a campaign started by the Ukrainian embassy in Prague gains international support, arms sales are on the rise at home.
Czech company freezes out ‘Russian ice cream’ in support of Ukraine
Blue-and-yellow stickers are going on already-printed labels, while a new design for Ukrajinská zmrzlina will debut in April.
LISTEN: Do you know the 3 emergency siren sounds you'll hear in Czechia?
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The usual siren test won’t take place today to avoid alarm; but here are the siren sounds you should be aware of.
Czech PM: Migration wave from Ukraine to Czechia has begun
An estimated 20,000 refugees have arrived in the Czech Republic from Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict Thursday.
State of emergency could return to Czechia to help tackle Ukrainian crisis
Plus: Senate wants exclusion of Russia and Belarus from Czech business, NGOs collect over CZK 1 billion in Ukraine aid, and more headlines.
Donate food to Ukrainian refugees or dine out for a good cause
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Food banks are calling for donations or money while a cluster of businesses in Prague is inviting people to dine out with proceeds going to Ukraine.
How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impact daily life in Czechia?
Events in Ukraine have caused shock around the world, and people living in the Czech Republic are now feeling the effects.
As Czech nuclear safety site crashes, experts urge calm
Security experts insist Vladimir Putin’s decision to put Russia’s nuclear arsenal on high alert is a gesture, not a genuine threat.
