Czech Academics Threaten Strike Action Over Underfunding of Universities
The Hour of Truth initiative last staged a protest in March 2023 (pictured). Photo credit: Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy, via ; Prague, Sep 1 (CTK) - Academics from Czech universities,…
Applicants For Permanent Residence Must Pay For Czech Language Exams From Next Year
The end of the vouchers for the language exam is related to the increased demand. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 31 (CTK) - Foreigners applying for permanent residence in the Czech…
Government Agrees To Establish List of Legally Regulated Psychotropic Substances
An estimated 200 tonnes of kratom a year are sold in the Czech Republic. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 31 (CTK) - The government has agreed to amend the law to…
Hackers Attack Czech Banks, Demanding End of Support For Ukraine
Experts told CTK that there was no risk to the finances of the banks' clients. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 31 (CTK) - Hackers from the Russian hacktivist group NoName057 (16)…
President Pavel Signs Overhaul of Driving Rules and Penalties Into Law
Penalties are being toughened for the most serious and dangerous offences. Credit: Freepik. Prague, Aug 30 (CTK) - President Petr Pavel signed an amendment to the road traffic law earlier…
No Arrests or Charges Following Police Raid of IKEM Hospital in Prague
The case is being supervised by the Prague High Public Prosecutor's Office. Credit: VitVit, CC BY-SA , via Wikimedia Commons. Prague, Aug 29 (CTK) - A police raid of the…
One Tonne of Books Transported To Brno From Milan Kundera’s Paris Flat
Kundera’s personal library, which he kept with him until his last moments, has been reunited with the rest of his collection in Brno. Credit: MZK. Brno, Aug 28 (CTK) -…
Average Czech Household Pays 62% More For Energy Than Two Years Ago
Pensioners, single-parent families, low-income groups, inhabitants of small municipalities and family house owners were hit the hardest. Credit: ; Prague, Aug 29 (CTK) - The average Czech household paid 15%…
Russian Imperial Policy Is Major Security Threat To Czechia – Prime Minister
Photo: Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the cabinet's meeting on August 16. Prague, Aug 28 (CTK) - Russia's imperial policy poses unsurprisingly the biggest security threat to the Czech Republic,…
City of Brno To Support Old Brno Monastery’s Nomination For UNESCO Listing
Photo: Festival "Mendel Je", credit MMB Brno, Aug 28 (CTK) - Brno City Council has agreed to financially support the Together organisation's effort to put the Old Brno Monastery complex…