Hepatitis C cases are surging in Czechia, with 2026 set to break record
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Czechia has recorded nearly as many hepatitis C cases in eight months as in all of 2025, with doctors warning many infections go undetected.
Czechs raise CZK 47 million for Nepal after devastating floods: How you can help
Czech donors have raised more than CZK 47 million for flood-hit Nepal, funding emergency supplies, medical care and support for survivors.
Slovak child hospitalized after drinking Czech-bottled water with extreme pH
Slovak authorities are investigating Czech-bottled Natura mineral water after a child suffered chemical burns and testing found a pH of 14.
In Vinohrady, this optician is changing how foreigners buy glasses
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Forget the rushed sales pitch. Meet the French founder focused on more personalized eye appointments, multilingual service, and style advice in Prague.
Prague's 'fake weed' shops could face closure under new police powers
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Czech police could gain powers to temporarily close shops selling dangerous products as officials target substances sending tourists to hospitals.
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Czech news in brief for September 15: Tuesday's top morning headlines
Czech president and PM agree to coordinate foreign policy, government delays pharmacy vaccine plan, and more Tuesday headlines.
Vaccines at the pharmacy? Czechia moves to make getting your shots easier
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Czech adults could gain more places to get vaccinated under a proposal allowing trained pharmacists, dentists and other doctors to administer shots.
Czechia approves tighter kratom rules: Online sales to be banned
Czechia's government has approved tighter kratom rules that would raise the minimum age to 21, ban online sales and introduce new taxes.
Czech workers could lose sick pay for first three days under new proposal
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Czechia's labor minister backs restoring a three-day sick-pay waiting period, potentially leaving workers unpaid at the start of illness.
9/11 firefighter marks 25th anniversary of attacks in Prague
New York firefighter Jim Manahan, who responded to the World Trade Center attacks, joined Prague commemorations marking 25 years since 9/11.
Czech news in brief for September 9: Wednesday's top afternoon headlines recap
Czech President and PM to discuss upcoming US trip, cancer center opens at Motol hospital, and Czechia's first LGBT radio starts broadcasting.
Czechia's health app gets an upgrade: Who can use it and how does it work?
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The revamped app puts screenings, lab results and medical records on your phone. Here's what foreign residents need to know about eligibility.
Czech news in brief for September 3: Thursday's top afternoon headlines recap
Weekend traffic alert as Prague race kicks off, rising wages, a major EZKarta upgrade, and a daring metro rescue make today’s news.
Czech military developing new warning system for faster emergency response
A new military-backed platform will connect key state data and give authorities a shared view of emergencies, while upgrading public warnings.
Czechia spent CZK 19 billion on Covid vaccines, but only used half of them
The country has used fewer than half of the 41 million Covid vaccine doses bought since 2020, with CZK 8 billion worth destroyed after expiring.
Czechia considers limits on alcohol, energy drinks, and CBD: How does Europe compare?
Czechia is considering new limits on alcohol, energy drinks and psychoactive substances. Here's what's changing, and how Europe compares.
Czech news in brief for August 23: Sunday's top afternoon headlines
Babiš vows crackdown on synthetic drugs, Czech Perseid photos highlighted by NASA, and more Sunday headlines.
