Czech news in brief for April 28: Monday's top headlines
Czech initiative sends 400,000 shells to Ukraine, anti-semitism march held in Prague, and nighttime temps dip to minus six.
Prague's new-look Škoda 52T trams are now being tested on the city's streets
The new trams, which took their first test rides on April 26, will run for 20,000 kilometers before they start carrying passengers later this year.
UNESCO advises restoring, not replacing, historic Prague railway bridge
A UNESCO advisory report recommends restoring the Vyšehrad Railway Bridge, warning against replacement plans that could risk the city’s heritage status.
Czech news in brief for April 27: Sunday's top headlines
Slavia Prague clinches Czech league title, Ostrava commemorates WWII liberation, and more weekend headlines.
Prague Castle replaces entrance barriers with new security upgrades
The landmark is removing old barriers installed under former president Miloš Zeman and installing retractable bollards and redesigned checkpoints.
Czech TV and radio fees increase from May: Who has to pay, and how much?
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Public broadcasting fees in Czechia will increase from May, with expanded obligations for households and businesses under a new law.
Czech news in brief for April 26: Saturday's top headlines
National food drive begins in Czech stores, pro-life protest to march through Prague, and more weekend headlines.
20 family-friendly attractions and activities to enjoy with kids in Prague
Discover interactive museums, entertainment centers, art galleries, and amusement parks for a fun family day out.
From weekend swaps to everyday finds: Czechia’s trash-to-treasure trend takes off
Reuse Days, a nationwide initiative running through April 30, is underway. Get to know the furniture banks beckoning with funky, affordable finds.
Old Žižkov freight station gets green light to transform into new district
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The massive project is expected to include 3,000 apartments and house around 20,000 people, along with new retail spaces, schools, and cultural venues.
Czech news in brief for April 25: Friday's top headlines
Funeral mass for Pope to be held in Prague, Muzeum metro station reopens after water leak, and Slovak arrested for Taylor Swift terror plot.
Muzeum metro station in Prague reopens after water leak
Trains on lines A and C passed through the station without stopping for around seven hours on Thursday.
Nominations wanted for foreigners making a difference in Czechia
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Newstream Impakt Awards honors everyday heroes transforming lives and local communities.
Czech news in brief for April 24: Thursday's top headlines
Storm warning in effect in Czechia, landfill blaze outside of Prague extinguished, and Czech Philharmonic wins prestigious BBC award.
Eating into budgets: Czech restaurant lunch prices reach historic highs
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Inflation combined with rising wage and operational costs have caused prices to rise on average nationwide, though certain cities have seen small declines.
Czech news in brief for April 23: Wednesday's top headlines
Prime minister to represent Czechia at pope's funeral, Prague Astronomical Clock to pause, and Petr Pavel plans meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Special alert raised as firefighters keep tackling huge overnight blaze near Prague
The area on fire is a 200-by-200-meter landfill, and over 250 firefighters have been called to the scene.
