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From economic transformations to the resurgence of nationalism, Central Europe's two-decade journey within the European Union showcases how populist, often malign, voices constantly challenge the perception of membership benefits.

According to data available so far from death reports, 139,600 people died in the Czech Republic last year. This is the highest annual number of deaths in the Czech Republic's post-war history, and over 10,000 more deaths than the first pandemic year in 2020. Photo credit: FreepikCzech Republic,

According to data available so far from death reports, 139,600 people died in the Czech Republic last year. This is the highest annual number of deaths in the Czech Republic's post-war history, and over 10,000 more deaths than the first pandemic year in 2020. Photo credit: FreepikCzech Republic,

Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 6, 2021 Czech botanical gardens appeal to government for support, WWII mortar stops traffic in Prague, and former health minister Prymula has a new role. SHARE Mortar round found in Vltava stops traffic in Prague center Police sealed off the Masaryk Railway Station and some adjoining streets in the center of Prague for around 90 minutes Monday afternoon as a live mortar round was found in the Vltava River near Žofín Island, a police spokesm...

  According to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), there were approximately 602,500 foreign workers registered in the Czech Republic in 2020, around 15% of the total workforce. The number of foreign workers fell slightly in the last year due to COVID-19. Photo Credit: Freepik / Illustrative Photo. Czech Rep., Jan 27 (BD) – According to recent data on employment trends in the Czech Republic from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO), foreigners constitute 15% of the workforce in the country,...

  According to recent data, the number of couples to wed in the Czech Republic declined significantly in March, April and May due to the coronavirus measures. In one out of every ten marriages that did take place, at least one spouse has foreign citizenship. Most often the partner is from Slovakia, but Germany, Britain, Ukraine and Russia were also common nationalities. Photo credit: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Czech Rep., Dec 15 (BD) – Measures against the spread of coronavirus hav...