Prague police detain student threatening to shoot up school class
The 18-year-old student allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at his school in the Prague 8 district.
Czech workers hired as 'slaves' in McDonald's branches and bakeries in UK
An exposé from BBC News found that 16 people from Czechia were trafficked to the UK and had their lives controlled by a criminal gang.
Ahoj, roomie! How attractive dorms enhance the study experience at a Czech university
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Investment into accommodation at the University of Hradec Králové creates an environment in which students make friends and achieve success.
Prague is crowned the best student city in all of Europe
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A wide-ranging study incorporated nightlife, safety, public transport, amenities, and more – Prague came top out of 50 cities overall.
The Little Gym: Flipping childhood development on its head in Prague
The global franchise has been a leading choice for English-language children's exercise classes in the Czech Republic for nearly 15 years.
'People aren't emotionally connected': Czech students on today's dating scene
A new survey reveals that a half of young Czech aren't dating, while a fifth of those who do have started the relationship online.
Schools throughout Czechia continue to receive bomb threats today
Police report that over 490 schools received another round of email threats Thursday. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan called the situation 'uprecedented.'
The Czech school year begins today: What are the key changes for 2024–25?
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A change in teaching hours, fee payments, language lessons for non-Czechs, gender-neutral bathrooms, and more await pupils and parents this academic year.
Mark your calendar: Important dates in the 2024–25 Czech school year
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Got your pens and pencils ready? As another academic year kicks off in Czechia, here's a round up of key dates for expat parents to remember.
How a Prague international school immerses children in a feast of cultures
An annual international food festival at Prague British International School is a tribute to the rich diversity of the student body.
6 ways Charles University's language institute helps expats master Czech
Professional teachers, a supportive atmosphere and cultural immersion give students at UJOP UK an edge.
'Go home, Ivan!': Protesters gather at Russian Embassy on anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion
A videomapping project on the seat of Czech government also illuminated memories and stories from witnesses to the event of 1968.
Czech schools to offer more Czech language classes for non-native speakers
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The number of foreign pupils in Czech schools has doubled in the past years; teaching must expand and adapt in response, says the Ministry of Education.
Prague universities to ramp up security for new academic year
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The 2023 Prague shooting has caused a universal reaction from universities, with many top institutions developing measures introduced earlier this year.
Ministry clashes with municipalities over pupils' phone use in schools
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The state has said that schools are free to make and introduce their own rules without input needed from local government.
Prague Scout Group celebrates 10 years in Czechia, seeks volunteers
Since its establishment in 2014, 1st Prague Scout Group has seen the number of eager young participants skyrocket.
Prague district now collecting school supplies and backpacks for families in need
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As the new school year approaches, retailers say that the price for a complete set of supplies hasn't increased, but some families will feel the pinch.
