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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico hospitalized following assassination attempt
The PM was shot on Wednesday afternoon as he walked out into the crowd after a cabinet meeting.
LGBTQ+ people in Czechia face highest discrimination in the EU, says a new report
In Czechia, 63 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals faced harassment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity last year, the highest rate in the EU.
Czech court abolishes mandatory surgery requirement for legal gender change
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In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court ruled that mandating surgery and sterilization for official gender changes violates human dignity.
Czech life expectancy passes pre-Covid levels, hits 80 years for first time
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Following a notable decline in 2020 and 2021, life expectancy in the Czech Republic has surpassed 2019 levels to reach 80 years for the very first time.
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NATO, EU pledge support to Czechia after proof of Russian cyberattacks
Czechia's cybersecurity agency says there are definite links with recent attacks on state institutions and Russian organized hacking groups.
Freer than France and Spain: Czechia performs strongly in Press Freedom Index
Despite a slight drop in the ranking compared to last year, Czechia's media are relatively free – although disinformation remains a constant threat.
Czechia marks 20 years since joining EU: What has changed?
The country's economy, job market, demographic makeup, and standing in Europe have all transformed in the past two decades – here is an overview of how.
Pavel praises EU during opening of Prague-wide United Islands festival
The free festival, running until Saturday, will be held across different parts of Prague and feature performances on 23 stages from over 100 EU artists.
Scams targeting foreigners are on the rise in Czechia – here's what you need to know
Foreigners have seen an upsurge in scam attempts, with people posing as the Czech police, Tax Office, or the Czech Post. We advise you on how to stay safe.
EXPLAINED: How a spy network fueled Russia's hybrid war against Czechia
Czech authorities have now clearly linked explosions at a state-run ammunitions warehouse, which killed two people, with Russian intelligence officers.
300,000 jobs could disappear from Czechia, retraining is needed
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The Labor and Social Affairs Ministry and labor offices plan to allocate CZK 5 billion to invest heavily in human capital and support digital retraining.
Czech president signs law granting same-sex couples more rights – but not marriage
Under the new law, same-sex civil partnerships will have more of the rights that traditional marriages do, although rules on child adoption will differ.
Freedom convoy marking end of World War II parades through Prague
Military cars and motorbikes from the 1940s drove through central Prague en route to Pilsen, where they will feature in the city's Liberation Festival.
Laws on abortions for foreign women in Czechia could change
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The Czech Medical Chamber responded to a report by Amnesty International claiming that medical facilities routinely refuse abortions to non-EU citizens.
Amnesty International: Czechia still discriminates against Ukrainians, LGBTQ+ people, Roma
An annual report also condemned the country's incidence rate of gender-based violence as well as irresponsible arms transfers to Asian countries.
EXPLAINED: What the EU's newly passed migration pact means for Czechia
The government coalition and opposition parties have come to blows over the potential impacts that the major pact will have on Czechia.
