Czech government plans scheme for voluntary return of Ukrainian refugees
Under the new proposal, the Ministry of Interior would pay for Ukrainians' journeys back home.
Czech authorities will incinerate over 600 kilograms of cocaine found in banana shipments
The street value of the drugs, which were allegedly travelling from Ecuador to the Netherlands, is estimated at up to CZK 5 billion.
Czech court sentences four in Covid vaccine forgery case
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.
Czechia has highest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita in the EU, report finds
The EU average of refugees per 1,000 inhabitants is 9.1, while in Czechia this figure is 32.2.
Czech online travel agency Kiwi.com faces American lawsuit
American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Brno-based company in a Texas court, alleging unauthorized resale of its tickets.
Two of Czechia's three newly appointed Constitutional Court judges are women
Czech President Petr Pavel nominated the experience-rich candidates, who will now each serve 10-year terms in the highest court in the land.
Czech Senate approves stricter rules for media ownership, changes to drivers' points penalties
The two amendments are now in the hands of the president, who is expected to sign them both into law.
Photo of Brno mayor with lines of white powder spreads on social media
Markéta Vaňková claims that she does not remember what happened while maintaining her innocence.
EXPAT VOICES: Making friends in Czechia isn't always easy for foreigners – here's why
Our survey revealed that many people believed Czechs were initially less welcoming and more distant than expected, although knowing the language helps.
Czechia's major whistleblowing law comes into force on Aug. 1
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The new act will make it much safer to report employers' wrongdoings via the creation of an official, transparent channel to investigate complaints.
Travelers from Czechia: Are you entitled to compensation for a holiday disrupted by fire?
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Czechia's Ministry of Local Development has released a set of guidelines informing consumers of their travel rights during travel agency holidays.
Iks, ikska, or křížek: What will tweets now be called in Czech?
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The rebranding of Twitter has left people worldwide confused over terminology for the short online messages.
Czechia files lawsuit against Russia over illegal property use
According to the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russia uses the rent-free buildings for non-diplomatic purposes.
Deadline looms for EU family members to switch from booklets to biometric cards
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Paper booklets will no longer be valid after Aug. 2, 2023 and those who haven't already switched to a biometric card must do so immediately.
Czech govt: Ukrainian refugee situation 'stable' despite financial aid changes
The state says cuts to financial support for Ukrainian refugees will not cause widescale problems.
Prague City Hall approves naming of streets after influential Czech women
The Czech capital's Smíchov City district will soon boast streets named after politician Madeleine Albright, artist Toyen, and others.
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