Every third Czech lives in a „panelák“. These blocks of flats made of prefabricated parts are a typical feature of all the former Soviet satellite countries. They were built to last only for two or three generations. Now, their inhabitants are doing their best to prolong their life-span. However, they still pose a serious housing problem for the future.
At 2.9 percent, the Czech unemployment rate is the lowest in 22 years, and in particular graduates have never had it…
Dozens of Czech families who made payments on new apartments in the 1990s found themselves high and dry when the…
Many businesses and economists complain that the number of graduates in the Czech labour force is consistently too low.…
This week, visitors to Prague’s Na Kampě street at the foot of the Charles Bridge have the chance to sample champagne…
Harley-Davidson celebrated its 115th anniversary last weekend, bringing motorcycle enthusiasts to Prague from all…
Czechs are said to be a grumpy lot, but in reality they are increasingly satisfied with life. According to a survey…
Klára Váňová is the owner of Barberette, Prague’s first gender-neutral barber shop. Its philosophy is that all…
The Czech government has backed a draft amendment to the Civil Code that would legalize same-sex marriages. The…
Despite the Czech Republic stagnating in the worldwide effort to bring about gender equality, the country’s government…
What are today’s most pressing housing challenges? What are the current trends in residential development? And how to…
Every third Czech lives in a „panelák“. These blocks of flats made of prefabricated parts are a typical...
This Wednesday, December 5th, Czech children eagerly await the visit of the bearded St. Nicholas and his...
The National Centre for Combatting Organized Crime issued its annual report on Wednesday highlighting...
Locals in a protected villa district in Prague’s Vinohrady were shocked as one of the houses, an art deco...
What happened in the realm of fine art at the very beginning of the Czech…
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country located in moderate geographical…
During the last decade, Czech science has made many revolutionary discoveries…
The Czech language belongs to the group of West Slavic languages. From another…
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