Could Czechia follow Spain's lead and offer women menstrual leave?
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While Spain plans to introduce paid leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, the chances of Czechia enacting such a law are slim.
WWII bomb found in Brno city center, and a stormy weekend ahead
Plus: Hungarian president to visit Prague, sixth monkey pox case detected in Czechia, and Croatian euro adaption problematic for Czech tourists.
Czech government approves CZK 5,000 benefit for families hit by inflation
Foreigners who live and work in Czechia can also apply for the benefit if they earn under CZK 1 million per year.
Fire in Alzheimer's center claims two lives, blackout hits Prague
The fire injured 55 people including two in a serious condition. Plus: April unemployment in Czechia falls, and more.
A new name tops Forbes' list of influential Czech women for 2022
The annual ranking looks at the accomplishments of women in the public sector, politics, business, non-profit sector, culture, and sports.
200-year-old Petřín carousel reopens just in time for Children's Day
Plus: Prime Minister Petr Fiala will meet Pope Francis next week, the Czech economy saw greater growth than expected, and more.
An American family in Czechia opens their home to 12 Ukrainian refugees
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From the onset of the war, the Perry family's pension has been a safe haven for asylum seekers fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Regular siren tests restarting tomorrow across Czechia
Plus: Prague had a budget surplus last year, Moneta and Air Bank will not merge, and more.
Czech ‘Ghost Church’ springing back to life thanks to art project
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A village church in West Bohemia had all but collapsed when a spooky art installation put it on the tourist map.
Czech economists predict inflation slowdown but the news isn't all good
Experts have weighed in on how things will look for consumer prices later this year and next and explain what's behind this year's record inflation.
Ukraine update: Czech govt. considers separate classes for Ukrainian students
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Former Czech MP Feri hospitalized after reported suicide attempt
The ex-politician, who resigned last year following sexual assault accusations from multiple women, was hospitalized in Prague on Saturday evening.
Despite reporting more teetotalers Czechs still among EU's heaviest drinkers
Czechs drank less in 2020-2021, but in an international comparison, the Czech Republic belongs to countries with very high alcohol consumption.
Confirmed: Prague’s ban on public drinking expanding to over 1,000 places
The City Assembly approved an amendment that also makes it easier for police to fine people for an open container.
British Foreign Secretary honors fallen Czech heroes in Prague
Plus: Konev stripped of citizenship, weekend cold front heads to Czechia, and more top headlines.
Beneficial ownership explained: Why Babiš’s non-compliance could cost Czechia billions
With EU conditioning a multi-billion subsidy on approval of the law on beneficial owners, Czechia risks losing funds due to the ANO party's obstruction.
Czech morning headlines: SpaceX rocket carries Czech satellite into orbit
Plus: Children’s film festival starts in Zlín, Krejčíková tests positive for Covid at Paris Open, and more.
