Czech news in brief for February 23: Friday's top headlines
FBI to assist in university shooting investigation, Czech president to meet Ukrainian refugees today, and Prague book fair announces Kafka-themed lineup.
OPINION: Why a French national is jealous of Czechia’s train system
In contrast to back home in France, trains here are far more affordable and interconnected, making life easier for internationals and locals alike.
Czech highway stamps will jump in price – here's what you need to know
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This is drivers' last week to buy annual highway passes before their prices surge by over 40 percent – exceptions apply, though.
Blade Runner 2099 will be shot in the Czech Republic
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Filming is to begin in June, and the Czech Film Commission says that production will generate around CZK 1 billion in Czechia.
Czech news in brief for February 22: Thursday's top headlines
FBI Director visits the Czech Republic today, Smartwings ownership returns to stakeholders, and Czech woman faces jail in Italy for leaving child in car.
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Prague marks Ukrainian invasion anniversary with film screenings
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Screenings of documentaries will take place at cinemas citywide; all screenings are English-friendly and proceeds go to the war effort in Ukraine.
Beyond the canvas: Inside Oko Academy's innovative approach to art education
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Jeremiah Palecek's unique teaching approach promises a lively, hands-on experience for aspiring artists, merging classical with modern, creative techniques
Prague scraps ambitious plans for cable car over the Vltava River
Environmental officials said that excessively high construction costs and damage to Prague 6 and 8's aesthetic make the plan inviable.
Eurostat: Prague is the fourth-richest region in the EU
Prague has one of the highest rates of GDP per capita in the whole EU, based on purchasing power parity.
Czech news in brief for February 21: Wednesday's top headlines
Cermat register 142,000 secondary-school applicants, new Czech building law sparks concern in construction industry, and more top headlines.
Meet the Czech developer breathing life into luxury properties in Prague
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Developer and property manager TKC Group is the new incarnation of one of the most trusted names in the luxury real estate sector.
The Chef's Vault: A gourmet lunch gets down to business in Prague
An occasional chef’s table when it opened in 2021, Marek Fichtner's restaurant has become a delicious fixture in the restored bank vault of Červený Jelen.
Pay raises or work perks? Czech companies to reward employees in 2024
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A survey has found that workers in Czechia will get a pay rise of up to 10 percent on average, with firms also offering other job-related benefits.
Czechia bolsters Ukraine aid amid Putin's bid to undermine Western support
Chief of Staff Karel Řehka said Vladimir Putin's downplaying of the Russian invasion is an effort to erode support in the West.
IN PICTURES: Hundreds of farmers with tractors flood Prague center
The protestors disrupted traffic on the main Wilsonova Street before making their way to Malostranské náměstí to voice anger at the state's farming policy.
Czech news in brief for February 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Lufthansa strikes to impact flights to and from Prague, ANO edges out Pirates in election poll, Czechia to expand cooperation with FBI, and more.
Ministry plans to test foreign schoolchildren’s knowledge of Czech
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The test is set to begin in two months, but the format and timing are yet to be specified by the Ministry of Education.
