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Czech passport rated among world's strongest in new ranking
The Czech passport comes in at number 14 on a new list of the world's best passports to hold that takes into account more than just visa-free travel.
GTA: Prague – AI trailer brings Rockstar video game to Czech capital
Inspired by the release of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, a Czech fan has used AI to imagine the series set in Prague, complete with trdelníks.
Ewe kidding me? Prague man trapped in home by rogue ram
Police officers in Prague 14 responded to a most unusual call this week after a man told them a ram wouldn't allow him to leave his own home.
Pittsburgh Penguins retire Jaromír Jágr's iconic number 68 jersey
The Czech star is in Pittsburgh this weekend for a jersey retirement ceremony, which will take place ahead of the team's game on Sunday evening.
Prague celebrates 50 years of metro service with retro tram design
Prague's metro turns 50 years old in 2024, and public transport authority DPP has marked the occasion with a special design for tram 23.
Prague 10 rebrands to 'X' as district unveils new visual identity
Prague's 10th district has adopted a new visual identity centered around the Roman numeral X, signaling a modern and unified approach to communication.
British toy retailer Hamleys has quietly exited the Czech market
Failing to reach a license agreement with the London-based brand, Prague's former Hamleys stores have been rebranded as The Playground.
Depeche Mode fans to take over Prague's Charles Bridge next month
A two-day Weekender event will celebrate Depeche Mode's concerts in Prague on Feb. 22 and 24, with fans staging a photo shoot on Charles Bridge.
Prague's Aromi named among world's top 50 Italian restaurants
Aromi in Prague 2 came in at number 25 on the 2024 50 Top Italy list, an initiative that ranks the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy.
'Czech' trdelníks strike a deal on Shark Tank, franchise across the states
Crispý Cones, based on ice cream-filled trdelníks sampled by the owner in the Czech Republic, have now hit the states after appearing on Shark Tank.
Prague's Holešovice Market to host Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market
On Sunday, December 17, a special Ukrainian-Czech Christmas market will offer handmade decorations, ceramics, and other unique Christmas gifts.
Brno named European Capital of Christmas 2024
The Czech city has been recognized as a "creative Christmas jewel" by the jury of the European Capital of Christmas competition.
Prague offers free admission to attractions in lieu of New Year's Day fireworks
The Czech capital won't be hosting an official New Year's fireworks show once again this year, but a number of attractions will open for a symbolic fee.
Prague opens new train station at Rajská zahrada with fast city-center access
As of today, trains are running from the newly-opened station at Prague's Rajská zahrada, which provides faster access into the city center than the metro.
Missing kangaroo returns to Czech zoo after a year on the run
Dobby the kangaroo, suspected to have been stolen from Skalka Family Park Ostrava last year, has made a miraculous pre-Christmas return.
Venezuelan Christmas market brings South American cheer to Prague
For the fifth year in a row, the Czech capital's Venezuelan market will fill Prague with Caribbean and South American flavors next weekend.
Thousands watch snowy re-creation of Napoleonic battle outside Brno
Despite the heavy snow, the annual re-creation of the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz (Slavkov) took place yesterday in Brno to much fanfare.