Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Afghan traveling from Germany commits stabbing and rape in Karlovy Vary, crown reaches nine-year high against euro, extreme flood warning in place today.
Prague extends high-speed mobile network service to all metro tunnels
LTE (and in most cases 5G) network coverage has now been extended to the entire Prague metro network, save for the Jiřího z Poděbrad station.
Designs for square honoring Czech author Bohumil Hrabal unveiled
The green, park-like urban oasis will replace a seldom-used bus depot in Palmovka.
Prague's first heavy snowfall of the season leads to slow traffic, snowmen
The Czech capital woke up to its first heavy layer of snow cover this morning and plows have just finished cleaning up.
Prague's festive transport fleet hits the streets this weekend
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Two trams, a bus, and a cable car will sport holiday lights and decorations until Three Kings Day.
Czech morning news roundup: Feel-good Friday edition for November 26
Škoda unveils first electric bus for Prague, Run for Advent initiative to help children, and Chris Hemsworth and wife spotted in Prague.
New pedestrian crossing opens at Prague's náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad
Having to cross by going down into the subway vestibule or jumping over fences is now a thing of the past.
Prague reveals new visualizations for cable car over the Vltava river
A cable car stretching from Prague 6 to Prague 8 has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the launch of a public contract for a designer.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 27, 2021
"No Czech George Floyd" in Teplice says autopsy, tougher fines for use of fireworks at sports events, Google honors Czech inventor of contact lenses.
Prague launches its free bikesharing program for transit pass holders today
A pilot project will see Prague's public transport system link up with bikesharing apps via the Lítačka pass.
Future funicular: Prague landmark gears up for a 21st-century redesign
A design competition has been announced to replace the cars from 1985, which have ferried over 56 million people and reached the end of their lifespan.
Prague extends mobile coverage in the metro to include 86% of stations
LTE and 5G network coverage has been extended to Ládví on line C and Strašnická on line A; seven additional stations will be added by the end of the year.
Prague's historic sightseeing trams will run all year round
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Launched this summer as part of a pilot project, historic tram no. 42 line will become a year-long mainstay, Prague officials have announced.
Large-scale construction begins at Jiřího z Poděbrad metro, 10-month closure planned
The 2.5-year CZK 1.29 billion renovation project will see new elevators for barrier free access and upgraded escalators.
Prague’s public transit returning to almost pre-pandemic levels with the start of the school year
Intervals at peak times will be shorter, service in Central Bohemia will increase, but night bus service to Václav Havel Airport will stay reduced.
Prague station tops list of the world's most stressful train and metro stops
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Analysis of stress indicators in Google Maps reviews suggests this stop brings on a 100 percent stress rate in commuters.
Prague's Vyšehrad Tunnel to close for three weeks, but you can use a free boat or bike instead
Tram tracks along the stretch of the Vltava waterfront will be repaired starting Aug. 7 for the first time in 13 years.
