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Summary for: Czech news in brief for December 7: Sunday's top morning headlines
Raised speed limit on D3 shows early results
1️⃣ Raised speed limit on D3 highway shows early results
Two months into the pilot project allowing speeds up to 150 km/h on the D3 highway, police report only a few daily speed violations and one serious crash. The higher limit has been active since October but has recently been restricted by weather. Experts say some drivers push up to 170 km/h. Police also note confusion over grey variable signs, which signal a return to the 130 km/h limit.
2️⃣ Czech scouts bring Bethlehem light to Brno
Scouts in Brno brought the Peace Light of Bethlehem from Linz, Austria, to the Czech Republic on Saturday. The flame, originating from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, arrived in Europe by plane and was transported to Brno by train and car. A ceremonial welcome will take place on Sunday at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, while the nationwide distribution of the light will begin next Saturday. The tradition has been observed in the Czech Republic since 1989 and symbolizes hope and peace.
3️⃣ Prague metro outage from loose dog cost below millions
Prague’s transit authority says the October shutdown of metro line A, caused by a dog that entered the tunnels, resulted in damages below the “millions” threshold. The five-hour outage required replacement bus service and deployment of company firefighters. The authority says the incident isn’t insurable under current Czech policies and is seeking compensation from the dog’s owner. No passengers have filed claims.
4️⃣ Kutná Hora marks 30 years on UNESCO list with major upgrades
Kutná Hora has undergone extensive restoration in the 30 years since its historic center was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. City officials say the designation helped secure funding to renovate landmarks including St. Barbara’s Church, Dačický House and Vlašský dvůr. Some projects, such as the long-running overhaul of the Sedlec ossuary, continue. The city plans further investments next year, including flood-protection work along the Vrchlice River.
5️⃣ Fire at Prague garage destroys vintage cars
A fire broke out overnight at a tire service and classic car storage on Třebohostická Street in Prague’s Strašnice district. Initial damage estimates of CZK 80 million were later revised to CZK 200 million. The blaze, caused by an electrical fault, engulfed a 30x30-meter area including storage and office spaces. Firefighters from seven stations, three volunteer units, and railway fire crews contained the fire by early morning. No injuries were reported.
📊 POLL RESULTS: Following the passing of architect Frank Gehry, we asked readers for their opinion on Prague’s Dancing House. The majority, 68 percent, said they love it, 12 percent called it a bold design that doesn’t fit the city, and 20 percent said they don’t like it at all. Have your say in our poll.
