Barrandov Bridge reconstruction cripples morning traffic in Prague
The second phase of renovations will have a bigger impact on traffic than last year's initial work did.
News in brief for May 15: President Pavel attends Copenhagen summit, calls for world unity
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 15, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
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A weekly cheat sheet for life in Prague and Czech Republic.
Open day, free concert, and illuminated buildings mark 100 years of Czech Radio this week
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The celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Czech Radio will culminate in a free mega-concert on Thursday in Riegrovy Sady.
Weekend news: Czechia finishes tenth in Eurovision, florists expect big Mother's Day
Plus: Miss Czech Republic crowned, ANO rejects tax increase, and more weekend headlines.
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News in brief for May 12: Czechia and Slovakia face off in ice hockey world championships
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday May 12, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know your Czech composers?
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As the annual Prague Spring festival opens, test your knowledge of Czech classical music.
A month-by-month guide to summer music festivals in Czechia in 2023
Big international acts coming this summer include Jamiroquai, ZAZ, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Maroon 5, OneRepublic, Slipknot, and The 1975.
A month of food festivals in Prague: Eat and drink your way through spring
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Starting this weekend, each month of May brings a multitude of multicultural eats to the Czech capital.
Czechia reports a big drop in inflation: What does it mean for consumer prices?
Many food prices dropped compared to April, and analysts expect inflation will continue to slow down for the rest of the year.
Prague to charge non-residential vehicles a fee to transit its historical center
Details are still being worked out, but new rules for driving and parking in the city center could take effect next year.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Czech parties, labor organizations react to big fiscal reform
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 11, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
MEPs approve Istanbul Convention against domestic violence as Czechia lags behind
The first legally binding instrument on preventing and combating violence against women has still not been ratified because of six member states.
Czechs traveling to the US will no longer need proof of Covid-19 vaccination
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Non-US citizens traveling to the country for tourism reasons have needed to present proof of vaccination for over 18 months.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Gorillas have rough and tumble at Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo captured a candid moment of two gorillas playfighting, following the arrival of a 25-year-old gorilla last September.
Prague to invest CZK 46m into modernizing, creating more capacity in classrooms
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The schools will get funds to implement projects under a city action plan to improve education, but have to pay it back within five years.
News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
