Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 20, 2021
Zeman supports Babiš for president, Moneta shareholders to decide on Air Bank merger, Czech Constitutional Court to rule on Segway dispute.
Visit the Karlovy Vary spa whose mineral cure was a favorite of Václav Havel
A Karlovy Vary spa and medical wellness hotel Prezident derive its name from its most famous guest.
Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
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Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
Bye-bye, Babiš: All you need to know about the new Czech government
The transfer of power has been full of complications, but a new era for Czech politics starts today.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 17, 2021
Government change takes place today, cost of mortgages continues to rise, controversy erupts over Czech Radio appointment.
As the EU takes a step forward for gay rights, Czechia stands still on the issue
As the EU enforces same-sex couples’ rights throughout the bloc, an amendment recognizing gay adoption stalls in the Czech Senate.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Czech ministries warned of cyber weak spot, autonomous trains could be coming to Bohemia, U.S. Embassy commends human rights defenders.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
New government to wait until after Christmas, Czech animated film nominated for Golden Globe, Miss Czech Republic takes a stand for women's rights.
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Cost of energy to spike next year, warns Czech minister
Outgoing Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček predicts significant price increases in 2022 as a result of Europe-wide shortages.
Tragedy in London as body of missing Czech found
The 32-year-old went missing in the British capital in late November, but the search has now come to a tragic end.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 13, 2021
Outgoing government to propose energy reforms, ice warning still in place on Czech roads, ski season begins amid calls for responsibility.
Help spread Christmas cheer on the streets of Prague this year
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FriendShip is supporting the city’s homeless this Christmas; here's how you can help.
Overview: Latest changes to Czech travel map announced
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The Czech Republic is tightening travel restrictions as a result of the discovery of a new Covid variant.
On this day: A Žižkov protest sparked the downfall of communism in Czechoslovakia
For reasons that are still not clear, local Communist authorities gave a permit to Havel and his friends to hold a public anti-government demonstration.
Quarantine, Cinderella, and dumplings: Czechs’ top Google searches paint a picture of 2021
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The most-searched topics and people show a nation preoccupied with the pandemic and societal changes.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Czech Republic faces "snow disaster," U.S. President to discuss Ukraine with Czech Republic, Škoda chief to become head of VW brand.
New analysis reveals risks and rewards of Czech euro adoption
The benefits of swapping the crown for the euro have long been disputed by economists, and the Czech National Bank appears equally torn on the question.
