News in brief for April 25: Karlovy Vary International Film Festival announces 2023 dates
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Prague says it won't hike prices for public transport fares and passes
Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib said city management supports the expansion of electronic tickets, which save costs.
Czech carmaker Škoda expands in Southeast Asia with new Vietnam plant
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the site of the new Škoda plant in Vietnam during his trip to Asia this weekend.
French store removes fiery Czech-made hot chips from shelves
The store manager became concerned over children's safety when he found out the chips were part of a social media challenge.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
PHOTO GALLERY: See the new train station to be built near Stromovka
Work will start on two new stations, an overpass, and a modern section of track now that the 130-year-old iron bridge has been removed.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
A university in Czechia helps students achieve their business dreams
The School of Business Administration of the Silesian University is a hidden gem of a Czech university town amid a rapidly transforming former mining area.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
In the Czech kitchen: Bohemian asparagus is a unique taste of spring
Only edible for a few weeks, the delicate stems work well as the main course, paired with many types of sauce, as side dishes, or as soups.
Almost two-thirds of Czech employees don’t earn a minimum decent wage
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Inflation and lower salary increases mean that more people working in Czechia can no longer maintain a basic standard of living.
Changing the brains of young learners is a matter of perspective, says international teacher in Czechia
Tom Healy shares how creating opportunities for student-led argumentation fundamentally supports the Mission of The Ostrava International School (TOIS).
Czech crown continues impressive run: Where does your Czech money go furthest in Europe?
Czechia's national currency recently hit a 15-year high against the euro. What does this mean if you're traveling outside of Czechia in Europe?
Startup seeks to eliminate deposits for renting a flat in Czechia
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Having to come up with a large security deposit on top of the first rent and other fees can be an obstacle for many seeking to rent a flat.
Czechia unveils new plans for pension reform
The change, which will see pensions indexed by inflation, has been met with opposition in parliament.
News in brief for April 18: Details on mass murder released, ageism hurting Czech society
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
PM Fiala promotes Czech aviation and defense interests in Philippines
On the first stop of his 10-day Asian tour, Fiala said Czech defense and aviation firms seek to expand their exports to the Philippines.
