News in brief for Aug. 13: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Pilsen Zoo celebrates first red panda birth after 13 years of efforts, and more top headlines for the Czech Republic on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.
Popeyes reveals historic location for inaugural Prague restaurant
The American fast food brand famed for Cajun-style cuisine will open their first restaurant in the Czech Republic later next month.
Czechia's Old Catholic Church will ordain women as priests for the first time
The Old Catholic Church in the Czech Republic will ordain two women as priests, marking a historic step in the church's traditions.
Czech court sentences four in Covid vaccine forgery case
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.
News in brief for Aug. 12: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Pride parade returns to Prague, tropical temperatures forecast this weekend, surging mushroom growth, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know the Prague metro?
On the anniversary of Prague's A-line, test your knowledge of metro history and trivia with our quiz.
Falling food prices push Czechia's inflation below 9 percent: Which products are cheaper?
Cheaper production costs and an abnormally high baseline from last summer mean that some foods have decreased in cost.
News in brief for Aug. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech films screen at Toronto Film Festival, Czech banks see decline in profit, and Czech president goes on holiday.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
News in brief for Aug. 10: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Police chief faces more backlash on rape statements, weak tornadoes hit Czechia and more headlines for Aug. 10, 2023.
One of the busiest sections of Prague’s tram tracks will be closed for 10 days
Planned repairs will affect some of the city's backbone tram lines between I.P. Pavlova and Karlovo náměstí.
New EU app helps Czech-based travelers during emergency situations abroad
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Czech tourists will be able to get information about flight and ferry cancellations, weather changes, and consumer rights.
News in brief for Aug. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Facebook most used social platform among Czechs, TSMC to establish first European factory on Czech-German border, and more top headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
'Put lemon in your water': Prague water company advises residents on foul tap-water taste
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Temporary changes in the purification process of Želivka Water Treatment Plant led many Prague 11 residents to complain about the taste of their tap water.
Designblok will expand to Prague Castle this year for its jubilee 25th year
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Two exhibitions will take place in the castle’s Royal Garden, connected by the theme of 'Journey.'
News in brief for Aug. 8: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
City offices fly rainbow flag, Czechia records coldest summer day on the books, and Czech trade surplus reaches 18.2 billion in June.
