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.
German Ambassador knocks proposed Czech food quotas
"Budvar is also popular in Germany," writes Christoph Israng. "It is good that there are no food quotas and consumers can make their own decisions."
Czech gun amnesty allowing for surrender of illegal firearms now in effect
Illegally held firearms can be turned into Czech police from now through July 2021, no questions asked.
These unique Czech ice falls turn blood orange every winter
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Due to microscopic snow algae, these rare ice formations in Pulčínské skaly can be observed from late January to March every year
Going to Czech cultural events might soon be possible – with a negative COVID-19 test
According to Czech Deputy PM Karel Havlíček, new changes in the PES system would allow for certain activities if participants provide a COVID-19 test
Czech Embassy in the United States serves up goulash for the National Guard
The Czech Embassy in Washington, D.C. thanked members of the U.S. National Guard from Texas and Nebraska for help during the coronavirus crisis
Negative COVID-19 test required for travel to England from Monday
From January 18, all travelers entering England, including UK citizens, must undergo advance COVID-19 testing
Elephants, Tasmanian devils are Prague Zoo's most popular animals by donations
Donations to Prague Zoo surged in 2020, helping make up for lost revenue due to long-term closure; here's how you can help
Severe frost warning issued for parts of the Czech Republic
Areas of eastern Moravia are forecast to see lows of minus 18 degrees Celsius on Sunday night; Prague to see lows of minus 12
Prague police break up city center party in violation of anti-COVID-19 measures
Police detained seven individuals responsible for organizing the Saturday night party, which had a total of 63 guests.
Prague's main train station gets a new passage to Žižkov
An underground passageway from Hlavní nádraží to Žižkov is currently being constructed, but a new elevator is already in operation.
MAGA cap placed atop bust of Václav Havel at U.S. Capitol
Among the images that came out of the storming of the U.S. Capitol this week, one had a special Czech connection
This 14th-century Parisian village is still standing in Prague
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Created for the TV series Knightfall, this medieval village at Prague's Barrandov Studios is still being used for other productions
Prague public transport launches real-time map of tram and bus locations
Real-time data about how far a tram or bus is from its stop is now available from DPP maps and within the Lítačka app
