Public trust in Czech president on the rise following election of Pavel
Trust in Czechia's head of state has risen by around 20 percentage points as Pavel eyes a more Western path.
News in brief for June 2: Czech healthcare workers announce strike alert
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, June 2, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Trailblazing Czech women – can you name these influential figures?
Forbes CZ has just published its expansive list of Czechia's most influential women who come from all walks of life – how many do you know?
Czech Justice Ministry's Childhood Without Violence Initiative would abolish corporal punishment
Czechia lags behind other European countries in meeting international obligations to protect children.
Czechia helped pave the way for upcoming EU negotiations on AI regulation
The position adopted under the Czech EU presidency laid the groundwork for upcoming discussions over innovation and privacy.
Czech news in brief for June 1: Cold front moving in for weekend, forest-fire alert remains active
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, June 1, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia to apply for UN Security Council seat in 2031 and 2032
Three decades since Czechia's last stint as a non-permanent member of the council, Prague is now seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
First Czech support center for Ukrainian survivors of war and sexual violence opens in Prague
This is also the first project of its kind outside of Ukraine, and will provide a combination of psychological and legal help.
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Czech news in brief for May 31: Army Chief of Staff doubles down on NATO-Russia conflict claims
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech lower house could act on same-sex marriage this week
Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said the bill would move forward in September, but lower house Speaker Markéta Pekarová Adamová will push for it this week.
News in brief for May 30: Karlovy Vary announces main line-up for 2023 film festival competition
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for May 29: Czech Chief of Staff won't rule out war between Russia and NATO
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 29, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Bleeding injustice: Period products remain in the highest tax category in Czechia
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May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world. In Czechia, the 'tampon tax' is still among the highest in Europe, despite the recent tax reform.
News in brief for May 26: Government increases 'green subsidies' for low-income households
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, May 26, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
ČEZ board members get hefty bonuses, record dividend planned
The outlook for 2023 is not as rosy due to higher taxes on windfall profits and a pending law affecting minority shareholders.
News in brief for May 25: Czechia loses to US in Ice Hockey World Championship quarterfinal
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 25, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia plans to limit use of birth numbers due to privacy laws
The birth number contains not only a person's date of birth but also their gender, and the information can easily be misused.
