Czech Republic to remember first COVID-19-related death with minute of silence
On Monday, March 22, bells will ring at noon to mark the anniversary of the first death from COVID-19 in the country; the Petřín tower will also go dark.
Czech Republic passes United States in 2021 World Happiness Index
The Czech Republic moves up to #18 in the latest world happiness rankings, topping the United States for the first time.
Video: Prague Mayor hands out respirators and candy in city center
On a walk around Prague, Zdeněk Hřib gave respirator to people who were not wearing one, and a little treat to everyone who was
Pilsner Urquell changes iconic bottle design to be more environmentally friendly
The iconic Czech beer brand will be ditching the gold foil that has covered the tops of its bottles since 1950 in an effort to reduce waste.
Czech Easter decorations are prohibited from sale in shops, says Trade Ministry
According to the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, Easter whips, decorated eggs, and other material should not be sold in shops.
Czech tennis star Petra Kvitová wins Qatar Total Open for 28th career title
Kvitová handily topped Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza 6-2, 6-1 in a repeat of the 2018 Qatar Total Open title match
To go along with coronavirus dessert, Prague cafe now offers vaccine cake
Don't want a coronavirus cake? Prague's Black Madonna Cafe now offers a vaccine dessert, too
Prague landmarks to light up tonight for Rare Disease Day 2021
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Prague's Dancing House, Petřín Tower, and other landmarks will be illuminated tonight in green, pink, and blue
Pilsner Urquell to launch new hard seltzer Viper across Europe
Viper, a new brand of hard seltzer from parent company Asahi, will be brewed at Pilsner Urquell's Czech facilities for distribution across Europe
Prague cafes closed due to COVID-19 have been turned into window art galleries
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10 cafes across central Prague have become temporary art galleries under the PechaKucha Window Gallery project
Unseasonably warm weather headed to the Czech Republic next week
Just a week after heavy snowfall and temperatures as low as -30°C in some regions, Czech temperatures will highs of 17°C
Breaking: Czech government declares new state of emergency, shops and services to remain closed
After meeting with regional governors, the Czech govt. has declared a new state of emergency which will take effect when the previous one ends.
VIDEO: Prague tram driver stops vehicle to help blind woman cross street
While trams have the right of way at Prague crosswalks, driver David Povýšil left his vehicle to help an elderly blind woman cross the street
UPDATE: The Czech Republic's state of emergency does not end on Sunday
Current restrictions will continue over at least the next two weeks as the Czech government has declared a new state of emergency.
Saharan sand colors snow in Czech mountains
Dust particles from the Sahara have cast amber tones across Europe this weekend, including some areas of the Czech Republic
Prague Mayor urges government not to restrict travel to/from capital
Zdeněk Hřib has called on the government not to restrict travel between Prague and Central Bohemia with new lockdown measures
Czech police officers purchase baby formula for mother caught shoplifting
Police in Opava responded to a shoplifting call, but ultimately pooled together to purchase goods for a mother in need.
