Alpine adventure from Prague: Road trip through Europe's most scenic winter wonderlands
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Austria, Italy, and Switzerland are packed with snow-capped mountains, scenic villages, and premier slopes to explore this holiday season.
International Volunteer Day: Help an expat-founded charity feed and clothe Prague’s homeless this winter
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The expat-focused and English-speaking charity aims to provide material items to Prague’s homeless while giving them the gift of friendship.
Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czech foreign minister leads walkout during Lavrov’s OSCE summit speech
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov had criticized NATO and the West for their tolerance of the “ruling neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv,” to the outrage of other delegates.
Czech society divided on same-sex rights as marriage-for-all debate stalls
Same-sex marriage and adoption are still illegal in Czechia, meaning that gay couples are deprived of the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Czechia set to launch fully digital ID cards in 2024
The government stresses that using the digital ID will be fully optional, although some public institutions will have to recognize them.
Politico: Pavel among Europe's 28 most influential figures in 2024
The Czech president's tough stances on China and Russia, as well as unwavering support for Ukraine, earned him a spot on the list.
Czechia’s Citizen Portal announces new services and a user-friendly makeover
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The update makes it easier to find the services you need, improves the site's search function, and also comes with useful new features.
Czech teachers accuse unions of hijacking strike with pro-Russian speaker
As union strikes gripped the country yesterday, calls for both the resignation of the trade union head and the government continue to divide Czech society.
Brace for winter: Heating prices set to rise in 2024 across Czechia
The cancellation of state subsidies and increase in value-added tax will cause a double-digit rise in heating prices next year.
Massive union strikes sweep Czechia today: Hundreds of thousands to protest
Unions from the automotive, healthcare, education and other sectors will rally in Prague and other Czech cities to voice discord about pay and income.
Czechia prepares for largest school strike since revolution: Impact on families, commuters expected
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Over 2,000 schools and kindergartens are set to close or be seriously disrupted next Monday. Here’s everything you need to know.
Attacks on Czech LGBTQ+ community rise amid calls to boost legal protection
Multiple non-governmental organizations are calling on the country to adopt stricter laws that would better protect the LGBTQ+ community.
Mamma mia! Flaming hot Czech chips come under fire in Italy
Italian authorities have initiated proceedings against Czech-produced Hot Chip Challenge products, citing potential health hazards.
Unlocking freedom: The symbolism of jingling keys during the Velvet Revolution
Although a simple gesture, the shaking of keys is now seen as an iconic part of Czechia’s 1989 revolution that ousted the communist regime.
EXPLAINED: How to transfer money via mobile number in Czechia
A newly launched service offered by the country’s largest banks streamlines the process of transferring money between accounts.
