Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
Controversy grows over Czechia’s child protection legislation
Czech human rights chief urges president to sign child protection, divorce reform law; not doing so is a 'fatal mistake.'
Czechia drops surgery requirement in landmark move for trans rights
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The country was one of the last in Europe to require sterilization for legal gender recognition; advocates say the new reforms fall short of legal clarity.
Czech President signs new gun law introducing mental health checks
New amendments require doctors to notify authorities if licensed gun owners are deemed unfit, aiming to enhance firearm safety and traceability.
Czechia poised to legalize magic mushrooms for mental health treatment
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The bill, signed off by MPs, now heads to the Senate, where it's expected to pass.
Czechia poised for historic debate on legalizing assisted dying
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STAN’s historic election platform includes legalizing euthanasia, sparking urgent debate amid growing public support and palliative care challenges.
Prague joins Europe’s expanding crackdown on short-term holiday rentals
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As cities from Barcelona to Berlin get tough on short-term rentals, the Czech capital is calling for national legislation to regulate Airbnb.
Czechia reveals action plan for upcoming EU migration pact
Today, the country has one of the lowest rates of asylum applications per capita in the European Union, with 1,397 applications filed in 2023.
Same-sex partnership law takes effect in Czechia: What are your rights as a foreigner?
Czechia's new same-sex partnership amendment will impact expats, too. Got questions? This overview of the new rules can help.
Czechia's new retirement age: What’s changing and how it affects foreigners
Expats in Czechia have the same pension rights as locals under certain conditions; here's how the new pension legislation will affect you.
Czech highways speed up: How fast can you go in 2025?
An increased speed limit pilot project is expected to save drivers approximately three minutes on the 50-kilometer stretch. But how safe is it?
Czechia’s fireworks tradition facing crackdown: New laws could dim New Year's Eve
Illegal fireworks sales have long sparked concern among regulators with inspectors uncovering massive violations.
Czech government passes game-changing healthcare amendment
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The law will enable health insurance companies to allocate significantly more funds toward disease prevention.
Saturday edition: A cheat sheet to this week's headlines in Czechia
Toast scandal heats up as butter prices break the bank, Czech Airlines take a bow as new Vietnamese charter takes flight, and healthcare hits a new high.
EXPLAINED: How Czechia's pension reform may affect you
The labor minister has promised the public that people will not need to work after the age of 67, but the opposition has strongly criticized current plans.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Czechia to give foreigners from three more countries access to labor market
The govt. is expected to approve the change this week; three countries have been added to the original proposal which should take effect in July.
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