Today's news headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 20–Feb. 24, 2023.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech wins World Sushi Cup, disruptions on Metro C line, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 17, 2023.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Cancelled flight at Prague airport, Czech rescue dogs in Turkey, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 16, 2023.
Czech president-elect's call with Taiwanese president triggers diplomatic shock waves in China
The Czech president-elect's willingness to meet with his Taiwanese counterpart is a departure from his predecessor's close ties with China.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Prague finally gets new mayor five months after elections
The Pirates, STAN, and Spolu have signed a coalition agreement outlining how the parties will work together to run the city.
Prague-based developers are supporting journalists in the information war
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Journalists breaking stories around the world are being helped by a team of designers and developers in Prague.
Czechia boycotts World Boxing Championships amid Russian participation
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will be able to compete representing their own national flags – a decision that has angered the Czech Boxing Association.
Wolt couriers will protest in Prague’s Wenceslas Square today over pay changes
Contractors for the delivery company say their pay has fallen due to changes the company made at the end of January.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Exhibition puts Czech designers in the spotlight, U.S. ambassador's music recommendations, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 13, 2023.
Czech football player comes out on social media
In a video posted today that thousands of supporters worldwide liked and shared, Spartans midfielder Jakub Jankto came out as gay.
Czech universities may need to issue new diplomas after students' gender transition
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The government recently announced a planned amendment in the law in a bid to make post-transition life easier for young people.
Czech government mulling changes to retirement ages
A proposal currently being considered would raise the retirement age to 68 for some people.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Praga engineering company launches motorcycle, Czechs increasingly pessimistic, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 10, 2023.
Prague ranked Europe's safest city for travelers
Low levels of crime and a well-equipped police force mean that Prague is also ranked the world's third-safest city for visitors.
