News in brief for May 4: Czech Olympic gold medalist wins World Cup series in shooting
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 4, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
ASK AN EXPERT: Should first-time Prague renters opt for a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
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We spoke with the realtors at Engel & Völkers about the pros and cons of renting various types of apartments in Prague.
He comes in colors everywhere: Czech president releases official postage stamp and portrait
Although originally refusing an official portrait, Petr Pavel changed his mind due to high demand.
Despite growing numbers of investment flats, owner-occupied housing dominates in Czechia
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A new study found that one in 10 apartments across the country are owned by people who have invested in multiple properties.
Student climate activists march in Prague, will protest until Thursday
The students want the Czech government to end reliance on fossil fuels and do more to address the climate crisis.
News in brief for May 3: Czech goalkeeper enters exclusive list of Premier League's greatest players
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Recovery or recession? New data on Czechia's economic future released
The economy grew slightly compared to the previous quarter but shrank year on year for the first time since 2021.
News in brief for May 2: Czechia records greatest budget deficit in history of the republic
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Czechia lacks corruption curbing strategy, pundit says
The head of the Czech branch of Transparency International says the country has only had 'false anti-corruption prophets' in recent history.
Czech firefighters report fewer incidents on Witches Night than last year
In Prague, the symbolic burning of witches happened without any incidents this year.
News in brief for May 1: Czechia marks May Day, firefighters rescue sinking Vltava cruiser
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 1, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
A virtual Eva Herzigová has become the Metaverse's first supermodel
A fully-digitized MetaHuman avatar of the Czech supermodel built in Unreal Studio is now available for virtual booking.
Prague Marks & Spencer stores selling out of Charles III coronation biscuits
Marks & Spencer locations in the Czech Republic have repeatedly sold out of their limited edition biscuits ahead of the coronation of King Charles III.
Weekend headlines: Petr Pavel concludes official visit to Ukraine
Plus: Storm warning in southeast portions of the Czech Republic, Barbora Krejčíková and Marie Bouzková advance at Madrid Open, and more headlines.
Expats.cz Wine & Beer Guide
Expats.cz presents the best wine and beer offerings in Prague, Czech Republic.
May 1 and 8 in Czechia: What's open and what activities can you look forward to?
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The international day to celebrate labor is also a holiday for love and politics in Czechia, with events planned across the city.
Prague Airport flying high with profit of almost CZK 300 million last year
Almost 11 million people used the airport in 2022, twice as many as the previous year.
