Study: Czechia could increase renewable energy share to 33 percent
Legislative changes and government willpower are needed if Czechia will meet ambitious goals for reducing the use of fossil fuels.
News in brief for April 12: Czech food banks are almost empty, even the middle class needs help
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
A permit in 30 days: Changes to Czech law should make it easier build a house
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Sweeping changes to the building code have passed the lower house; if signed into law it could help ease the gridlock in making new housing.
Czech Police find missing banker dead
The man walked out a Prague psychiatric hospital at the end of March and vanished after leaving a disturbing note at his residence.
News in brief for April 11: Massive accident leaves D1 highway impassable
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Brno police catch up to runaway ostrich 'Eda' over Easter holiday
Coincidentally, the first decorated eggs were believed to be ostrich eggs and date back to around 60,000 years ago.
Rain and storms ahead for Prague and the Czech Republic this week
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) forecast a wet week for the Czech lands.
Boston's David Pastrňák is the second Czech in history to score 60 goals in a season
Pastrňák is currently four shots behind top scorer Connor McDavid and two short of tying the Czech record set by Jaromír Jágr in 1995/96.
Customs officials seize counterfeit goods worth CZK 5 million from Prague’s Sapa Market
The goods included clothing items, shoes, perfumes and fashion accessories trying to pass as originals from international sportswear and fashion brands.
Trains to tourist areas start running in South Moravia
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Seasonal services ensuring the transport of bicycles will run until the end of October.
Weekend headlines: Slowing inflation could mean lower food prices in Czechia
The top weekend headlines for the Czech Republic for April 8-10, 2023.
Bohemian Switzerland opens for new season following last year's fires
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New maps show what is open and what is closed, and shuttle buses will help people get between the main sights.
Czech Easter traditions are changing: It's all about family, nature – and travel
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Folk traditions, including the whipping with the pomlázka, are now playing a larger part than religious celebrations.
Find a new home for your furniture: Prague opens its fifth re-use center
This initiative allows individuals to donate functional items they no longer need.
News in brief for April 7: Czech women's hockey defeats Japan, pop star hailed as hero
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 7, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 3–7)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events since Monday.
School Easter holidays in the Czech Republic begin today – where to take the kids?
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This year's Easter break runs across five days. See our tips for Prague activities to fill the gap with festivities.
