Czech news in brief for December 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague mayor under fire for racial slur, doctors strike could end by Friday, and St. Nicholas events take place throughout Czechia today.
Explicit WhatsApp groups prompt growing alarm among parents and educators in Czechia
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The rise of WhatsApp groups circulating violent and pornographic content to young children without their consent is being investigated by police.
Augustine Hotel: Experience a Christmas fairy tale in Prague
From Christmas to New Year's Eve, a hotel among the 13th-century walls of a former Augustinian monastery makes for an unforgettable holiday experience.
St. Nicholas celebrations in Prague: Where to meet saints, devils, and angels in 2023
Plus: Learn how Mikuláš is connected to Santa Claus and why this centuries-old tradition lives on in Czechia today.
First-ever skating rink to open on Prague's Wenceslas Square
The rink, which will officially open on Dec. 5 during St. Nicholas festivities, offers skating with views of the National Museum.
Czechia's house speakers travel to Israel in show of moral support
Miloš Vystrčil and Markéta Pekarová Adamová pledged full support for Israel, and expressed their desire to end the war as soon as possible.
Czechs flock to the slopes amid massive weekend snowfall
Ski enthusiasts nationwide made the most of favorable weather conditions over the weekend – timed perfectly with the opening of many major ski resorts.
Czech news in brief for December 4: Monday's top headlines
Czechia likely to raise minimum wage to CZK 18,900 monthly, Czech football team to face Portugal and Turkey in Euro 2024, and more headlines.
Prague completes tunnel for first section of future metro D line
The city has reached a significant milestone in construction for the latest metro line, which is on schedule with the completion of its first tunnel.
Czech news in brief for December 3: Sunday's top headlines
Heavy snowfall leads to travel complications across Czechia, Czech hockey star David Krejčí retires at age 37, and more weekend headlines
South Bohemia declares state of emergency under heavy snowfall
Tens of thousands of locations in the region are without power this morning as snow continues to blanket much of the Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for December 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague bans pro-Palestine protest due to slogan, state reaches agreement with doctors over pay, and Czechia braces for more heavy snow.
25+ wonderful ways to welcome Advent in Prague in 2023
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Today marks the first day of the countdown to Christmas. We've got a guide to less-crowded markets, tree-lightings, holiday lights, and much more.
Czech foreign minister leads walkout during Lavrov’s OSCE summit speech
Russia’s Sergei Lavrov had criticized NATO and the West for their tolerance of the “ruling neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv,” to the outrage of other delegates.
Czech news in brief for December 1: Friday's top headlines
Czech leaders pay tribute to Kissinger, snowy days ahead for Czechia, and doctors' overtime resignation takes effect from today.
Easier path to citizenship proposed for descendants of Czech emigrants
The current amendment would apply mainly to descendants of compatriots living in the United States, South America, and Great Britain.
Prague’s Old Town Christmas market to pay tribute to 50 years of Cinderella
Opening this weekend and running until the beginning of January, Prague's biggest markets have festive surprises in store.
