Czech Republic to celebrate 200 years of Bedřich Smetana in 2024
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Events across the country will mark the 200 years since the birth of the celebrated composer, regarded as the father of Czech music.
Latest Big Mac Index indicates an undervalued Czech crown
A Big Mac in the Czech Republic costs 13 percent less than in the states, suggesting that the Czech crown is currently undervalued compared to the dollar.
Tens of thousands take part in 2023 Prague Pride parade through city center
This year's parade on Saturday afternoon saw about the same number of participants as last year's 60,000, according to organizers.
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.
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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.
