Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
The Czech Republic responds to developments in Ukraine with President Zeman set to give a speech later this morning.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Large rally in support of Ukraine held in Wenceslas Square, first direct train to Vienna's airport departs from Prague, and more daily headlines.
As collections for Ukraine begin in Czechia, Prague's Petřín Tower will light up in support
The city has announced it'll light up the landmark tower today and tomorrow in solidarity with Ukraine, while NGOs are setting up giving campaigns.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022
The Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, B-52 bomber lands in Czechia as part of NATO exercises, and an iconic candy bar wrapper gets a modern update.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022
Czechs told to leave Ukraine, Lidl opening large store in the center of Prague, and strong winds continue to wreak havoc across the country.
Police detain Czechs smuggling marijuana to Britain
Plus: Miloš Forman would have been 90 today, President Zeman to appear in parliament, damage being assessed after strong winds in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Strong winds hitting the Czech Republic today, Zeman criticizes U.S. intelligence over Ukraine, Ledecká competes again in Beijing finishing fourth.
Prague's Barrandov Bridge to undergo multi-year renovation
The Czech Republic’s busiest bridge has not had significant maintenance since it went into service in the 1980s.
Czech women's rights organizations calling for a new definition of rape
Thirteen European countries now define rape as non-consensual intercourse; protesters Tuesday called for a similar definition to prevail in Czechia.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022
Parliament deadlocked again over pandemic law, Slovak truckers block the D2 motorway, Kulhánek named Czech ambassador to the UN.
Ukrainians make up the largest group of foreign students in Czech schools
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According to new data from the Ministry of Education, Ukrainians make up about one percent of all students in elementary schools.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
Czechia is ready to take in Ukrainian refugees, Ledecká misses out on second Olympic gold, above-average temperatures expected this week.
Czech companies are taking LGBT+ workplace rights into their own hands
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Czech law still denies LGBT+ employees certain rights – a number of companies are implementing inclusivity policies anyway.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
Czech Foreign Minister isolates with Covid, new inflation data published today, and carnival procession returns to Vodňany after two decades.
Czech democracy 'flawed’ according to Economist Democracy Index
The annual report examining the status of democracy in countries around the world shows the Czech Republic can do better.
Czech Olympic hockey jerseys named the most beautiful of all time
Plus: Czech mortgage loans fell significantly in January, anti-misinformation hub launches in Prague, Budvar reports record output for second year running.
US President Joe Biden could visit Prague later this year
The Czech government wants to start its presidency of the European Council in style, with a summit in Prague to include President Biden.
