Czech Health Minister Calls For Accommodation To Be Found Outside Prague For Ukrainian Roma
More than 300,000 refugees from the war in Ukraine are currently living in the Czech Republic. Speaking on CNN Prima News, Health Minister Vlastimil Válek (TOP 09) assured the public…
Czech Republic Issued 1,200 Visas To Ukrainians On Sunday, Up 35% From Previous Week
The Czech Republic issued 1,238 special visas on Sunday to Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is almost 400 more than a week ago. In more than two…
Refugees From Ukraine Now Permitted To Be Accommodated In Vacant Social Housing Properties
At a meeting at Štrín Castle on 20 April, the cabinet approved an amendment to the government regulation to allow the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees in vacant houses and apartments…
70% of Czechs Support Accepting Ukrainians, But Concerns Remain Over Social Security and Unemployment
Seven out of ten Czechs are in favour of welcoming people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, the arrival of refugees is also raising fears among a significant part…
Furniture Bank At Brno Exhibition Centre Will Close, To Open At New Premises In A Few Weeks
Brno’s Furniture Bank, which has recently served Ukrainian refugees, will close for a few weeks and move to new headquarters in the SAKO Brno complex in Komárov, after collecting and…
Ministry of Labour And Social Affairs Launches Mobile App To Help Ukrainians and Other Foreigners
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV) is launching a mobile phone app named “Smart Migration”, as part of efforts to help refugees from Ukraine. The app allows foreign…
Be My Mate! Nesehnutí Connects Female Czech Students With Teenage Refugees From Ukraine
Since 2016, the Together for Diversity group has been running the NESEHNUTÍ Buddy Programme in Brno, connecting young people from Brno with those from abroad. With the current situation of…
St. Anne’s Hospital Opens Low-Threshold Outpatient Clinic Providing Health Care For Ukrainian Citizens
UA POINT is located at the hospital's facility at 17 Výstavní, in the immediate vicinity of the BVV Regional Assistance Center for Ukraine. It will provide war refugees with healthcare…
New Collection Point For The Aid of Ukrainian Refugees At Brno-střed Town Hall
A new collection is being organised by Brno-střed Town Hall with the Sant' Egidio Community for Ukrainian refugees. Basic durable food such as pasta and rice can be donated, as…
Mendel University Welcomes More Experts and Students From Ukraine
Mendel University continues welcoming Ukrainians, both students and teachers, such as Natalia Versal, a professor from an university in Kiev, who is an expert in banking, monetary policy and financial…