Czech news in brief for September 17: Tuesday's top headlines
Regional elections in Czechia could be postponed, floods claim three lives in Moravia-Silesia, and flood victims eligible for govt. support.
Donations and volunteering: Help Czech communities destroyed by floods
Charitable organizations have already begun establishing funds to aid people and cities impacted by Storm Boris.
PHOTOS: Images from water-ravaged Czechia as first flood victim reported
Over 200 hundred areas are still on flood alert, with the first casualty reported Monday morning.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for September 16: Monday's top headlines
Floods affect over 200 areas in Czechia, Prague closes playgrounds, zoo, botanical garden, and weather conditions set to improve by midweek.
Prague offers aid to flood-hit regions as situation in capital stabilizes
The City of Prague continues to urge residents to avoid rivers and follow safety measures, while offering aid to devastated areas of Moravia.
Severe flooding strikes Czechia, with thousands evacuated in Moravia
Severe flooding across Czechia, particularly in Moravia-Silesia and Olomouc, has resulted in extensive damage, power outages, and travel disruptions.
Czech news in brief for September 15: Sunday's top headlines
Railway lines closed due to floods, locations in Moravia evacuated, Vltava remains at lowest flood level, and more Sunday headlines.
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Prague closes Střelecký Island due to flood risk; park trips discouraged
Officials in the city center have closed the location, popular among tourists, as the Vltava River's water level rises amid ongoing rainfall.
Heavy storms batter Czechia: flooding and power outages across the country
Heavy rain and high winds have resulted in numerous incidents across the country, as Prague and other cities take precautions against floods.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Saturday's top headlines
Multiple Czech regions face extreme flood threat, 63,000+ Czech homes without power amid storms, and more weekend headlines.
Closures and transport disruptions: Preparations underway for flooding in Prague
The Petřín cable car and the city's embankments will close this evening; use these resources to monitor the situation as you plan your weekend.
Wheelbarrows are falling! Essential Czech rain vocabulary to learn
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As autumn settles in, learn and save these phrases for a rainy day – from water cans pouring from the skies to cheeky film references.
Czech poppies: The 'seedier' side of a culinary treasure in the spotlight
A key ingredient in everything from traditional Czech pastries to savory pasta dishes, police say poppy straw is increasingly harvested to mimic heroin.
Dance the night: Dua Lipa brings a pair of spring concerts to Prague
The performer will head to the Czech capital for her first-ever concert in support of her third studio album, Radical Optimism.
Czech news in brief for September 13: Friday's top headlines
Fifteen locations report flood levels in Czechia, City Hall condemns anti-Israel activists at Pride, and first Aston Martin dealership to open in Prague.
Czechia's ambitious plans for a high-speed rail network facing delays
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The Czech Railway Administration claims that the country's rail network must first focus on implementing the EU-wide European Train Control System.
