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Tackling educational inequality with leading experts in early childhood development
November 22, 2024

On 14 November, Places to Grow hosted a conference under its name that brought together early childhood development (ECD) experts to share research on early childhood development and what policymakers can do to stop educational imbalances and inequality.

Czechia responds to ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and former Hamas commander
November 22, 2024

On Thursday, the International Criminal Court (ICC), supported by the United Nations, issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and former Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, accusing them of wa

Brno to establish a museum dedicated to Leoš Janáček
November 22, 2024

The city of Brno has approved a property exchange that will pave the way for a museum honoring composer Leo Janek. This significant cultural development coincides with the 170th anniversary of Janeks birth, an event celebrated by the ongoing interna

New campaign aims to address shortage of foreign organ donors in Czechia
November 22, 2024

Over 220 people in Czechia donated organs for transplantation last year, but a shortage of donors persists, especially among foreigners who have been living in the country. To help address this issue, the Prague-based Institute for Clinical and Experiment

Prague Castle to get environmentally friendly lighting upgrade 
November 21, 2024

For the first time in 30 years, Prague Castle is set to receive new outdoor lighting. The aim is to better highlight the citys iconic landmark while making the lighting more economical and environmentally friendly.

Martin Plesar shares his journey on starting a hair salon in Vinohrady
November 21, 2024

Martin Plesar is the founder of the hair salon HairMates in Vinohrady, Prague. I sat down with him to talk about his journey starting his own hair salon, how he views the current trends of hairstyles in Prague and what made him start his own podcast.

Government moves to enable insurance covered cross-border health care
November 21, 2024

The Czech government has moved to address a pressing problem in health care for people living in the border regions who often have to travel long distances to see a specialist or dentist. A proposed amendment to the law should open the way for cross-borde

Europe cannot reduce emissions alone, says head of Czech COP29 delegation
November 20, 2024

Organisers of this year's UN climate change conference, known as COP29, which began last week in Baku, Azerbaijan, have not shown great optimism as the event reaches its end on Friday. The atmosphere has not been helped by the re-election of Donald Trump

“Salaries like in Germany”? PM’s economic aspirations met with disbelief
November 20, 2024

Ahead of next years general elections, Prime Minister Petr Fiala is seeking a mandate for a second term and another four years for himself and his government. However, his comment on Sunday 17th of November that his pro-growth agenda will deliver sala

Czechoslovak 5000-crown note sells at auction for record-breaking 25.68 million crowns
November 19, 2024

A 5000-crown banknote, produced in April 1919 for the newly independent state of Czechoslovakia, was sold at auction on Friday 15th of November for 25.68 million crowns. It therefore became the most expensive paper currency ever sold within the country.