Film, fashion, and public polls say Czechia is ready for a woman president
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Many Czechs feel a female head of state is long overdue and cultural references to a future female leader are growing.
Planned Prague bridge could be named after Madeleine Albright
The bridge for pedestrians, bikes, and public transit will link the Prague 4 and Prague 5 districts.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 25, 2022
Government makes app available for refugee benefits, tributes keep pouring in for Madeleine Albright, Czechs fail to reach football World Cup.
Czech govt approves monthly benefit for those who shelter Ukrainian refugees
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The solidarity subsidy has been approved and will be paid retroactively: here's what we know so far.
Madeleine Albright dies, age 84: Honoring the Czech-born leader's heritage and legacy
The former U.S. Secretary of State was a key supporter of the Czech Republic’s integration into the western international order.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Fiala heads to mega day of diplomacy in Brussels, Czechs send more equipment to Ukraine, first temperatures over 20 degrees Celsius reported.
New chief for US Embassy in Prague as wait for ambassador continues
The lack of a fully-fledged US ambassador in Prague has attracted stern criticism from diplomatic circles.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Czech theaters light candles for Mariupol, number of Ukrainian refugees passes 300,000 mark, government to discuss extending state of emergency.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
New temporary protection visa comes into effect, President Zelensky appears in Czech TV interview, crimes against Ukrainians reported in Czechia.
Former PM Babiš charged with fraud over Čapí hnízdo EU subsidy
Babiš has denied any wrongdoing in accepting CZK 50 million in EU funds meant for small or medium-sized businesses.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 21, 2022
Refugees no longer need work permit and can apply for benefit, government to request extended state of emergency, Finance Minister downplays trade embargo.
Ukrainian MasterChef serves up borscht for charity in Prague
Olga Martynovska, who fled to Prague with her six-year-old daughter after the Russian invasion, brought some Ukrainian specialties to Prague's Náplavka.
'Freedom Boxes' project delivers supplies to Ukraine, brings refugees back to Prague
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A local software company's humanitarian mission to Ukraine offers help on the way there and back. Here's how you can buy a box.
Czech energy giant ČEZ launches tender for new nuclear reactor unit
The contract for building the first new reactor in two decades should be signed in early 2024.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 18, 2022
Leaders followed security advice in Kyiv trip, Czechia to answer Klitschko’s fire equipment request, 500 flats to be built in Prague's Holešovice.
Ukrainian president’s satirical TV series now streaming on Czech Netflix
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The man who has rallied Ukraine to stand up to Russia’s invasion began his career as a stand-up comic and actor.
Czech Republic on the verge of its capacity to handle more refugees
Czechia is equipped to take in the number of refugees that corresponds with 2 percent of the population, or over 200,000 people.
