Czech news in brief for May 2: Friday's top headlines
Pro-life march disruption raises questions, students begin math and language exams today, and SAPA raid nets over 10,000 counterfeit items.
Czech news in brief for May 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czech ForMin to brief cabinet on China relations, Czechs mark Labor Day with rallies, parades, and Czechia draws major TV shoots for 2025.
Is the Czech grid protected from blackouts like in Spain and Portugal?
A large-scale power outage like the one that swept across the Iberian Peninsula is unlikely to occur in Czechia, say officials. Here's why.
American students in Prague rethink their return to a very different US
As political tensions rise and academic freedoms are threatened, American students abroad reconsider returning to the US, seeking stability in Europe.
10 ways Czechia is winning (and losing) on the issues that will shape its future
Amnesty International’s annual report reveals Czechia’s progress and setbacks in addressing pressing social, political, and human rights challenges.
Explore underground tunnels for Prague's metro D during rare open day
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On May 17-18, Prague public transport authority DPP will offer a rare tour of the tunnels for Prague's future metro D in a free-to-attend event.
New Czech education plan: Schools can teach languages before English
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Under the new plan, schools must still teach English from first grade, but can prioritize other foreign languages if they offer them alongside English.
Record number of foreigners apply for Czech citizenship exams
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Interest in Czech language and cultural knowledge exams, which are necessary for applicants for Czech citizenship, was at a record high last year.
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Czech Ombudsman: Universities cannot reject applicants solely based on nationality
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The judgement comes after multiple reports of eligible Russian and Belarusian students being denied a university spot due to their country of origin.
Study: Up to 260,000 Ukrainian refugees may stay in Czechia permanently
A new study from Boston Consulting Group estimates that 70 percent of refugees will remain in the Czech Republic after 2035.
Entrance exam season begins in Czechia Friday – why foreign students face inequality
With migrant students facing systemic barriers in accessing secondary education, human rights groups are calling for a fairer system for all.
Czechia’s benzene disaster explained: What happened and what’s next
Czechia has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed, causing the world's largest benzene contamination.
EVENT: Learn more about cryptocurrency from a panel of Czech experts
This 2-hour online session with Czech tech professionals is open to the public and free of charge. Sign up now to participate.
TELL US: How do mobile phones impact adolescents, and should Czech schools ban them?
On Teachers' Day, we ask parents and teachers alike to weigh in on one of the most controversial topics of our time: childhood development and phones.
Transform your career with VŠE’s new IT management MBA program
Program to be taught in English, offering international professionals the chance to gain cutting-edge skills and collaborate with global industry leaders.
Mushroom kingdom: Czechia unveils world's first fungi-based house
A Czech-made house built from mushroom-based material could revolutionize eco-friendly construction by replacing polystyrene with mycelium.
A new era: Meridian rebrands to Perrott Hill British School Prague
International school looks to strengthen academic and extra-curriculars.
