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Updated: 16.08.2022 19:14:22
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The Prague Feed (August 2022): Make summer last with new Mediterranean and more
Plus: Asian comfort food, divine cookies and pastries, and more openings in the Czech capital.
Czech command of foreign languages among the worst in Europe
One in 10 Czechs has minimal English-language skills, while just seven percent speak the language proficiently.
Aviation woes easing, with Czech airports reporting little chaos
Air ticket sales seem to have peaked for the summer season, and in some cases surpassed pre-Covid levels.
A Czech taxi company is promising a safer ride to the airport
Prague’s family-friendly taxi service not only shuttles kids to school but gets families to or from the airport with minimal fuss.
Breaking down the cost of school supplies in Czechia this year
Equipping a child for first grade will cost around CZK 6,500 this year as schools supplies become more expensive.
Meteorologists: Extreme heat and torrential rains to hit Czechia today
Plus: No defect found in historic plane that crashed, NGOs seek change in sterilization victims' compensation, and more.
Number of temporary visas issued to Ukrainians on Monday up slightly week on week
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Online applications for CZK 5,000 child subsidy face technical glitches
Parents of children in Czechia who were under 18 as of Aug. 1 can apply for a one-off subsidy for each child.
Pilot dies in the crash of a World War II plane at Czech airshow
The Hurricane Mk.IV from the Prague-Točna Aviation Museum was the last of its kind that was still capable of flying.
Czech culture this week: Film noir at a castle and wine in the garden
This week in Prague, the Noir Film Festival returns to Český Šternberk Castle, Prague Botanical Garden offers a free wine tasting, and much more.
Prague Airport ranks among Europe's 10 top-rated airports
Going by average Google user reviews, Prague's Václav Havel Airport comes in at number eight among European airports, while Athens takes the top spot.
Prague Mayor leads city's first Pride parade in three years
An estimated 60,000 people marched through the center of Prague yesterday as this year's Prague Pride festival comes to a close.
Prague has a new basilica as Vinohrady church gets promotion
Pope Francis will anoint the Church of St. Ludmila at Náměstí míru as St. Ludmila's Basilica, bringing the number of Prague basilicas up to five.
Czech morning headlines: Prague Pride ends with massive parade
Plus: Czech lower house preparing windfall profit tax, ANO to ask PM to replace Rakušan as interior minister, and more headlines.
Czech Republic sees rise in number of accidents involving e-scooters
Accidents involving e-scooters in Czech cities have seen an increase this year, according to local emergency room physicians.
Czechia's 5 most influential TikTokers — and expat profiles worth checking out
With the platform's popularity growing exponentially worldwide, these Czech influencers can compete with the world's most prominent TikTokers.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.8–12, 2022) saw Czech archeologists make a rare discovery, the annual Prague circus festival kick off, and remembrance of the 2002 flood.
