Czech news in brief for May 17: Friday's top headlines
Package triggers alert at security headquarters, police charge man with forging hockey tickets, and myopia on the rise due to screen time.
ASK AN EXPERT: How is treatment of chronic illness changing in Czechia?
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In many cultures and countries medicine has focused on diagnosing and treating disease; the mindset is slowly changing in Czechia.
As changes to law looms, most Czechs oppose spanking with wooden spoons and belts
Many Czech parents find certain forms of physical punishment acceptable; behaviors are passed down through the generations.
Confirmed: Escalators at JzP station to stay free from advertisements
The Prague Public Transport Company wants to reduce visual smog and put passenger experience first – in line with maintaining a 'clean' 1980s design.
Czech news in brief for May 16: Thursday's top headlines
Pavel gives controversial interview with Sky News, Fico undergoes surgery, will recover, and man to plead partial guilt in Czech forest fire.
Mexican, smashburgers, and 'sparrow': Czechia's favorite delivery meals and restaurants revealed
Topping the list of favorite cuisines were Asian, Mexican cuisine and Czech classics with restaurants from around the country winning accolades.
Hundreds of polyglots descend on Prague for five-day linguistic lovefest
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The international Polyglot Gathering brings famed polyglots workshops, lectures, international cuisines, and language exchanges to the Czech capital.
Czech news in brief for May 15: Wednesday's top headlines
French actor Depardieu hiding out in Prague, Latvia joins Czech ammo initiative, and Czechia to bolster child psychiatric care.
Ruff reception: David Černý's latest sculpture sparks controversy in Moravia
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Critics argue that the Czech artist's latest piece depicts dogs engaged in sexual activity, deeming it inappropriate for public display.
LGBTQ+ people in Czechia face highest discrimination in the EU, says a new report
In Czechia, 63 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals faced harassment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity last year, the highest rate in the EU.
Czech news in brief for May 14: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech, Italian PMs discuss migration, EU future, Czechia loses hockey shootout to Switzerland, and trial over massive Czech forest fire to begin.
ASK AN EXPERT: Why is Turkey such a popular holiday destination from Czechia?
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Turkey has always been a prime summer holiday destination, a mix of historical sites, luxurious beaches and a rich, welcoming culture.
Fingerpickin' good: This month sees red-hot blues come to Prague
As part of the Prague International Bluenight series, top-notch blues musicians will perform throughout the Czech capital in May.
As Mapy.cz vows to stay free, how does it compare to Google Maps?
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Despite an earlier decision to put some of its services behind a paywall, the media giant confirmed it will keep its app map free. Do you use it?
PHOTO GALLERY: From heavy metal to hockey glory, a spectacular weekend for Prague
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See photos from three major events taking place across Prague this weekend, including a celebratory concert of 200 years of Bedřich Smetana.
Czech news in brief for May 13: Monday's top headlines
Czechia spent 1.37 percent on defense, Rammstein show marks largest event since 2019, majority of students got into secondary school in first admissions.
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.
