Prague 2 to install permanent memorial to Jan Palach and Josef Toufar
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A now-derelict building where Czech martyr Palach and victim of communism Toufar spent their final hours will be transformed into a memorial to both men.
Prague Market kicks off 2022 cultural season with Worlds of Czech Animation
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An exhibit dedicated to 75 years of Czech animation launches a year of culture that includes food festivals, music concerts, and other events.
Pilsner Urquell Brewery ends production of beer in plastic bottles
The final two Pilsner brands to be produced in PET bottles, Kozel and Primus, were bottled in plastic for the last time in December.
Updated version of Prague's new-look trams hits the streets this week
A Škoda 14T featuring the final design for Prague's new fleet will make its first appearance on the city's streets this week.
Chinese protest artist's Olympic posters to be displayed in Prague
Olympic protest art featuring a curler throwing a coronavirus and a hockey player body-checking a monk will be placed in Prague, Brno, and Plzeň.
Prague to restore fountain and gardens at long-neglected Vinohrady park
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Renovation work has already begun at Svatopluk Čech Park, with hopes to complete the project by this summer.
Czech Republic rated more stable than US, UK in new Social Risk Index
The Czech Republic moved up to 19 in the latest Social Risk Index from Euler Hermes, which measures political and economic stability across the world.
Free shared bikes are now a permanent part of Prague's public transport
A pilot project offering holders of a Prague public transport pass access to free 15-minute rides through bikesharing apps has been a success.
Prague's Zdeněk Hřib named one of Europe's Top 5 Mayors of 2021
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Mayors of Europe has named Prague's representative among its top 5 of 2021, citing Hřib's efforts in mobility, cultural events, infrastructure, and more.
Brown bear spotted north of Prague, residents warned to stay out of forests
Villages near Mělník, north of Prague, have urged residents to avoid going into the forest this weekend after a brown bear was spotted in the area Friday.
Cooper the wombat makes first public appearance at Prague Zoo
The only wombat in the Czech Republic was presented to the public at Prague Zoo today following a month-long quarantine upon his arrival.
Prague's Café Imperial named world's best traditional restaurant
In a Taste Atlas list of the world's top 100 traditional restaurants, the landmark Prague location comes in at number one.
Prague extends high-speed mobile network service to all metro tunnels
LTE (and in most cases 5G) network coverage has now been extended to the entire Prague metro network, save for the Jiřího z Poděbrad station.
Prague sports venues now open for free through December
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During the Week of Free Sports, dozens of gyms, pools, skating rinks, and other sports centers are open for free in the Czech capital.
VIDEO: Czech Army takes aim at Santa Claus
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"For us, Baby Jesus brings gifts," the Czech Army states in a new video depicting Santa Claus and his reindeer being shot out of the sky.
Brno's Villa Tugendhat celebrates 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage status
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In celebration of 20 years of inclusion on the list of the world's most important landmarks, Villa Tugendhat welcomes visitors old and new this winter.
Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
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Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
