Czechia faces up to CZK 2 billion in EU fines over unpassed laws
Plus: Fiala and Israeli president discussed cooperation, unemployment in June fell to 3.1 percent, tick warning in effect across Czechia, and more.
Eurostat: Housing prices in Czechia increased the most of any EU country
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The year-on-year rise in housing prices in the Czech Republic was more than twice the EU averages in the first quarter of 2022.
Ukraine update: Three in 10 adult refugees from Ukraine in Czechia are under 30
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Audit: Czechia lacks a system to protect soft targets from terrorist attacks
The Interior Ministry rejects the criticism from the Supreme Auditing Office, and says that Czech practices are in line with those of other EU countries.
Czech politicians condemn the assassination of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
The former prime minster of Japan died after being shot during a campaign stop in western Japan.
Czech lower house passes amendment on definition of real owners
The current law is not in line with EU rules on money laundering, and without a change the country could lose EU funds.
Czechia morning headlines: Country sees 10th monkeypox case and a sharp increase in Covid
Plus: Mlejnek becomes new chief of Czech foreign intelligence, Czechia wants to quicken Croatia’s entry of Schengen Area, and more.
Czech artist creates 'National Collection of Bad Habits'
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Award-winning artist Kateřina Šedá has launched an online database where anyone can submit bad habits and discover others who share similar traits.
On the trail of Jan Hus: Following the reformer’s footstep in Czechia
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Hus’ birthplace as well as churches and castles where he preached and wrote are open to the public.
Today in Czechia: Rescue station nurses baby long-eared bat back to health
Plus: ForMin can't confirm Italian media reports of dead and missing Czechs and more Czechs face food poverty.
Ukraine update: What's happening now (July 9)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Velehrad pilgrimage commemorates Sts. Cyril and Methodius' visit to Moravia
A close associate of Pope Francis will celebrate mass in front of the oldest basilica in the country.
A guide to the Czech EU presidency: What to expect as Czechia takes the helm
The country's leadership has expressed confidence in leading the European countries in times of crisis, but rocky times may be ahead.
American tech billionaire may become US ambassador to the Czech Republic
Following a lengthy wait for the appointment of a U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic, venture capitalist Bijan Sabet may assume the post.
Morning headlines: Czech tourist killed in glacier collapse in Italian Alps amid heatwave
Plus: Czech parliament to ratify NATO enlargement in early autumn and firefighters spend nearly 40 hours extinguishing warehouse blaze.
Zeman signs 'lex Ukraine' tightening support for Ukrainian refugees
With the state of emergency ending on July 1, the new law enables lodging and registration of Ukrainian refugees and tightens welfare benefits for them.
Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
