Czech news in brief for May 8: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia welcomes public holiday, hundreds protest in capital to demand civility in politics, one Prague district mayor senteneced to jail, and more.
Experts rank Czechia among Europe’s top safe havens for expats
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Czechia ranks as one of Europe’s safest countries for expats, thanks to strong infrastructure, low crime, and good healthcare.
Czech news in brief for May 4: Sunday's top headlines
Pavel expected to host Zelenskyy today, temperatures hit 30 degrees in South Moravia, lightning strike injures two German tourists, and more headlines.
Prague's Riegrovy sady to end concerts, live music earlier amid noise complaints
The earlier closing time is part of a wider initiative to reduce both noise and environmental impact at the popular park's beer garden.
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.
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.
Pro-choice protesters halt Prague pro-life march as Europe’s abortion fight heats up
This weekend in Prague saw the March for Life blocked from reaching its destination in Wenceslas Square by women's rights advocates.
One-third of women in Czechia 'neglect' gynecological checkups: How to get help
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A new study has found that older women are less likely to access gynecological care—this is especially dangerous, as most uterine cancers occur after 50.
Czech cities step up public transport disinfection as Hepatitis A cases rise
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Local authorities are ramping up cleaning protocols on trams, buses, and metro trains, similar to measures taken during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Investing in Czechia: Appearing rich versus being wealthy
In the final of this five-part series, Prague-based investor James Pearcy-Caldwell offers lessons, cautionary tales, and strategies for smarter investing.
Investing in Czechia: How to recognize a market bubble
In part four of this five-part series, Prague-based investor James Pearcy-Caldwell offers lessons, cautionary tales, and strategies for smarter investing.
Czech doctors, WHO warn: Alcohol kills 7,000 yearly—it's time to act
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Health leaders call for tighter booze laws, ad bans, and tax hikes as the Czech Republic faces one of the world’s worst drinking rates.
Top 8 wellness destinations in Central Europe for rejuvenating spa and health getaways
Ensana Hotel's “Healthy in…” program invites you to experience the healing power of unique local natural resources guided by expert professionals.
This week in Czechia: The national reckoning with sexual violence deepens
Protestors asked 'How many times will this happen?' as Czechia faced backlash over a lenient sentence for years of rape and abuse of a minor.
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.
Investing in Czechia: Why risk management is simply essential
In part three of this five-part series, Prague-based investor James Pearcy-Caldwell offers lessons, cautionary tales, and strategies for smarter investing.
From today, all doctors in Czechia can prescribe medicinal cannabis
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In a further step to liberalize marijuana legislation, patients will also receive a three-month supply of the medicine, rather than just one.
