Czech news in brief for April 29: Monday's top headlines
German president begins two-day visit to Czechia, Toyen painting sparks bidding war in Prague, and Czechia's nuclear-reactor tender deadline is here.
Renovated Prague 3 square features budding new greenery and a public scale
The long-neglected Tachovské náměstí above the Žižkov Tunnel in Prague 3 has been fully renovated, with restored elements that recall its historic past.
Celebrate 50 years of Prague's metro with a ride on a vintage 1974 train
Prague's metro turns 50 years old this year, and public transport authority DPP is deploying the original launch vehicle on Line C to celebrate on May 8.
Czech news in brief for April 28: Sunday's top headlines
Saharan dust returns to Czech skies, Czech National Bank expected to lower interest rate, and more Sunday headlines.
Herds of cows, sheep, and goats return to graze Prague's nature reserves
The Czech capital's eco-friendly grazing efforts are back with renewed vigor this year as six herds of animals enjoy the city's protected reserves.
Petition aims to remove Moscow sculpture from Prague metro station
A wall sculpture that harkens back to Anděl's original name still stands at the station's entrance, but a new petition seeks to change that.
Czech news in brief for April 27: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia seeks to limit travel of Russian diplomats, BIS warns against fake document from scammers, and more Saturday headlines.
Freedom convoy marking end of World War II parades through Prague
Military cars and motorbikes from the 1940s drove through central Prague en route to Pilsen, where they will feature in the city's Liberation Festival.
National Gallery Prague looks at beloved Czech sport through the lens of art
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Opening today, Get on the Ice! Hockey and Ice Skating in Art features nearly 100 hockey- and ice-skating themed works from Old Masters to contemporary art.
Experts say Prague mass shooter had no history of mental illness
Although the 24-year-old killer behind December 2023's mass shooting was receiving psychiatric treatment, he was not mentally ill, a prosecutor says.
Czech news in brief for April 26: Friday's top headlines
German president to meet with Pavel at castle on Monday, Czech winemakers to address frost impact, and Prague convoy will mark the end of WWII today.
Prague hospital opens special 'XXL Clinic' as obesity surges nationwide
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Around 150,000 people in Czechia suffer from extreme obesity – Prague's VFN has upgraded its facilities to help deal with a growing number of patients.
Travel alert: Over 20 Prague public transport lines will reroute for two months
Starting next Monday, tram line construction work in Prague 1 will divert several major tram and bus routes, with new lines and stops also being set up.
Laws on abortions for foreign women in Czechia could change
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The Czech Medical Chamber responded to a report by Amnesty International claiming that medical facilities routinely refuse abortions to non-EU citizens.
Czech news in brief for April 25: Thursday's top headlines
Most hate crimes in Czechia target Ukrainians, weekend warm spell heads to Czechia, and Prague may open center for rare disease.
Housing, work, and fun: Comparing life in Prague with 10 other European cities
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A wide-ranging study examines housing costs, salaries, job prospects, urban mobility, and free time to see where Prague stands in an EU context.
Croatia may soon lose crown as Czechia's most popular holiday destination
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Escalating prices in the coastal country have already tempted tourists to seek alternative destinations in 2024, such as Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Egypt.
