Czech daily news roundup: March 17, 2022
Czech PM's Ukraine visit makes international headlines, govt. could pay those who offer refugees shelter, and Jagr's NHL record surpassed.
One World festival brings timely documentaries to 25 Czech cities
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The festival was planned before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has many films addressing the fragility of freedom.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Fiala underlines unity with Kyiv visit, price chaos resulting from Ukraine war goes on, Zeman approves 2022 state budget.
Czechia joined NATO 23 years ago – what does membership mean?
The Czech Republic joined NATO in March 1999 as part of the defense alliance’s initial advance eastward after the Cold War.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala makes daring visit to Ukraine
Government plans stricter refugee redistribution, Fiala talks to U.S. Vice President Harris, interest in joining the active reserves increases.
Ukraine crisis in Czechia: What's happening now (March 27)
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Prague won’t increase public transport fares, despite higher fuel costs
Fuel prices have risen significantly since the war began in Ukraine and are not expected to return to their previous levels soon.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 14, 2022
Zelensky speaks with Czech PM, Babiš reveals more about mystery health issues, Žatec brewery ends production and dismisses staff.
Art for Ukraine: Czech artists auction new work to support Ukraine
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More than 100 Czech artists have joined an initiative to auction their latest work for aid for Ukraine over the upcoming weeks in Prague.
Czech TV to begin nightly news broadcast in Ukrainian
The nightly news program on Czech Television will also feature a simultaneous Ukrainian translation for refugees in the Czech Republic.
Czechs hit panic stations amid looming economic crisis
As the Czech crown plummets in value and fuel prices spike, experts warn against taking rash steps.
Education Ministry: Ukrainian refugees should seek schooling outside Prague
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The Czech government is working to increase school capacities but spaces in big cities will still be scarce.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 11, 2022
EU summit underway to discuss further Russia sanctions, Czech defense spending well below NATO requirement, guarantee system for Sberbank clients kicks in.
Inflation hits quarter-century high in the Czech Republic
New inflation data from the Czech Statistical Office confirms the plight of the Czech economy, and things will only get worse.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Fiala says Russian hospital air strike is a war crime, government approves CZK 5,000 aid for every refugee, inflation expected to reach double digits.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Prague refugee center registers over 18,000 Ukrainians, Czech schools look to employ Ukrainian teachers, Babiš is frontrunner for next Czech President.
7 unsung heroines who had a lasting impact on Czech history
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From the original marketing guru and influencer to a literary muse who saved lives, these lesser-known Czech women blazed trails back in the day.
