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Updated: 05.12.2023 16:35:35
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The annual Austrian Ball brings 19th-century glamour to Prague's Žofín Palace
This annual tradition lets attendees waltz the night away in splendor while supporting a worthy cause.
Glide away: A complete guide to ice skating in Prague this winter
Almost all rinks in the capital will be open until the end of February next year, with most accepting visitors every day of the week until the evening.
International Volunteer Day: Help an expat-founded charity feed and clothe Prague’s homeless this winter
The expat-focused and English-speaking charity aims to provide material items to Prague’s homeless while giving them the gift of friendship.
Czechia announces mandatory collection of textile waste from 2025
Minister of Environment Petr Hladík criticized Czechia's current system for not sorting waste enough.
Czechia's average wage surges by 7 percent, but declines in real terms
Despite a sizable increase in nominal wages, rampant inflation seen in much of the past two years has actually devalued salaries.
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Czech news in brief for December 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague mayor under fire for racial slur, doctors strike could end by Friday, and St. Nicholas events take place throughout Czechia today.
Explicit WhatsApp groups prompt growing alarm among parents and educators in Czechia
The rise of WhatsApp groups circulating violent and pornographic content to young children without their consent is being investigated by police.
Augustine Hotel: Experience a Christmas fairy tale in Prague
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, a hotel among the 13th-century walls of a former Augustinian monastery makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague: Where to meet saints, devils, and angels in 2023
Plus: Learn how Mikuláš is connected to Santa Claus and why this centuries-old tradition lives on in Czechia today.
First-ever skating rink to open on Prague's Wenceslas Square
The rink, which will officially open on Dec. 5 during St. Nicholas festivities, offers skating with views of the National Museum.
Several Czech regions to increase transport fares: Will your city be affected?
Rising operational costs and an increase in value-added tax for transport have led multiple Czech cities to bump up fares.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czechs flock to the slopes amid massive weekend snowfall
Ski enthusiasts nationwide made the most of favorable weather conditions over the weekend – timed perfectly with the opening of many major ski resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia likely to raise minimum wage to CZK 18,900 monthly, Czech football team to face Portugal and Turkey in Euro 2024, and more headlines.
Venezuelan Christmas market brings South American cheer to Prague
For the fifth year in a row, the Czech capital's Venezuelan market will fill Prague with Caribbean and South American flavors next weekend.
Prague completes tunnel for first section of future metro D line
The city has reached a significant milestone in construction for the latest metro line, which is on schedule with the completion of its first tunnel.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Sunday's top headlines
Heavy snowfall leads to travel complications across Czechia, Czech hockey star David Krejčí retires at age 37, and more weekend headlines
