Prague Zoo opens immersive new VR center for visitors
The first of its kind in a Czech zoo, the VR exhibitions – including shaking and tilting seats – aim to bring the wildlife experience closer to people.
Two Czech-style foods feature in ranking of world's best deep-fried desserts
The two foods make the top 20 in a global ranking and are often filled (or topped) with jam or cream – do you know what they are?
Czech news in brief for July 26: Friday's top headlines
Czechia recorded 100 hate crimes this year, tropical heat headed to Czechia, and Czech embassies support compulsory second language in schools.
Prague's landmark Powder Tower to undergo extensive renovations this summer
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Built in 1475, the tower is one of the most significant monuments of Gothic Prague and considered the entrance to the Royal Way leading to Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Thursday's top headlines
Prague airport's flight information board breaks down, senators debate Russian Orthodox church in Czechia, Czech TV to offer 320-hour Olympic coverage.
OVERVIEW: Czechia at the Paris 2024 Olympics – where, how, and who to watch
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From a new David Černý sculpture honoring an Olympic legend, to the country's second Eiffiel Tower replica, your guide to the fun and fanfare!
New data shows Czech economy recovering better than expected after Covid-19
A major data revision has improved the state of Czechia's public finances and GDP, although economists note that the country still trails behind others.
Prague's historic center to ban car traffic at night from Wednesday
Opponents says the ban will not help the ongoing noise problem from nighligtlife in the given area and that a more long-term solution is required.
Czech news in brief for July 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech crown loses against major world currencies, Czechia offers help to Croatia following shooting, and Prague approves doubling of towing fees.
Travelers beware: Remember this tip when paying outside Czechia this summer
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Dynamic currency conversion, although designed to be convenient, often offers much worse exchange rates for consumers at ATMs and payment terminals.
Prague announces multi-million-crown campaign to help foreigners integrate
The program will support the cultural, social, and educational activities of national minorities as well as promote integration via cultural events.
Czech news in brief for July 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Food prices continue to rise in July, Orban does not speak for EU's interests, and a smart tram is successfully tested in Pilsen.
From A/C battles to cucumber season: Surviving summer in a Czech office
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A guide to summertime in the Czech office including how much vacation time you're entitled to, how employers should respond to heatwaves, and more.
Property prices continue to rise in Czechia – especially Prague
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Lower mortgage rates have spurred demand in property purchases, pushing up prices across most of the country.
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 July 22: Monday's top headlines
Czech analysts call Biden exit 'unprecedented', local retailers recover from CrowdStrike update, and intense heat followed by strong storms this week.
Ostrava breaks ground on new concert hall with help of Czech president
Petr Pavel and American architect Steven Holl helped inaugurate the start of construction on a new concert hall for the Janáček Philharmonic.
