Ukraine update: Czech volunteer fighting in Ukraine killed in action
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Czech culture this week: A rare Gothic chapel opens and a Nobel Prize winner speaks
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The Old Town Hall's Chapel of the Virgin Mary joins Night of Churches, and Book World brings renowned authors to Prague.
Prague gallery marks 33 years since Tiananmen Square massacre with Pillar of Shame
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Jens Galschiøt's Pillar of Shame was controversially removed from Hong Kong University, but the Danish artist presented a replica at DOX yesterday.
Prague launches design competition to transform neglected train station park
The Czech capital's long-neglected Vrchlického sady will get a major facelift in coming years, with the addition of a tram stop and other improvements.
Despite billions in EU subsidies, most Czech waste ends up in a landfill
Plus: CNB may raise interest rate by 0.75 points or more in June, Karlovo náměstí fire ends in tragedy, and more.
Jewish tombstones used to pave Prague streets will become a memorial
About 6,000 cobblestones from Prague's Wenceslas Square that were made from tombstones will be turned into a memorial at the Jewish cemetery in Žižkov.
Just in time for tick-season, a fast-track vaccine is now available in Prague
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Vaccination can help protect against tick-borne encephalitis which can bring on severe health complications.
The Prague Feed (June 2022): Japanese pancakes, frappés, and riverside dining
Monthly news, notes, and tips from the Prague food scene.
This weekend in Prague: Salute summer with poolside beats and music in the streets
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Plus: Scottish comic Daniel Sloss shares his 'Hubris,' Imagine Dragons fire up Letiště Letňany, boats race on the Vltava, and more.
WWII bomb found in Brno city center, and a stormy weekend ahead
Plus: Hungarian president to visit Prague, sixth monkey pox case detected in Czechia, and Croatian euro adaption problematic for Czech tourists.
Thrifter's paradise: A neighborhood guide to Prague's secondhand shops
The second-hand market is booming in Czechia, fuelled by the economy, ethical buying, and ease of purchase online. Your complete guide is here.
Summer kicks off a series of queer comedy and drag shows in Prague
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Here's where you can catch the glitziest shows of the 2022 Prague Pride Festival season featuring local talent and famous drag acts from abroad.
Czech government approves CZK 5,000 benefit for families hit by inflation
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Foreigners who live and work in Czechia can also apply for the benefit if they earn under CZK 1 million per year.
Leader talks: Aures Holdings CFO Vasant Mistry on the future of Czech car ownership
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With inflation and chip shortages hitting the new car market, buying or leasing a used car is becoming an attractive alternative for many.
Fire in Alzheimer's center claims two lives, blackout hits Prague
The fire injured 55 people including two in a serious condition. Plus: April unemployment in Czechia falls, and more.
8 summer beer festivals to attend in support of small Czech brewers
First the pandemic and now inflation have put many craft beer makers on the brink but a good summer could turn things around.
A new name tops Forbes' list of influential Czech women for 2022
The annual ranking looks at the accomplishments of women in the public sector, politics, business, non-profit sector, culture, and sports.
