Prague’s glowing Beacon installation gets an extended stay through October
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Lee Broom’s sculpture outside the Rudolfinum will remain beyond Designblok, giving visitors more time to see its 292 recycled-glass segments.
Czech fuel price caps rise for the weekend as gasoline hits October high
Drivers will face caps of CZK 47.67 per liter for diesel and CZK 46.48 for gasoline from Saturday through Monday. Premium fuels are exempt.
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Runner jumps into Vltava river after police car plunges from Prague bridge
Two officers and a passerby were treated for hypothermia after Saturday’s crash on Hlávkův most. Police are investigating the cause.
Brno scientists test light-powered water cleanup, with microplastics next
A material made from urea achieved up to 97 percent efficiency in laboratory tests using a dye. Researchers now plan to investigate microplastics.
Prague 4 to end free overnight parking as zone changes begin Oct. 15
Changes will start in Podolí and Nusle and continue through spring 2027. Some mixed parking zones will become primarily resident spaces.
Athens-bound: Two young Olomouc giraffes make a 40-hour journey to Greece
The males, both born in 2024, traveled together to join a bachelor group, a move intended to prevent conflict as they mature.
Drought cuts Vltava hydropower output to less than half its usual level
ČEZ is replacing reduced generation with other sources as authorities allow lower dam releases to preserve water in Slapy and Orlík.
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Pavel returns from vacation to vote, admits planned absence was a mistake
The president cast his ballot in Černouček after criticism from across the political spectrum, saying he should set an example for voters.
Prague road reopens after truck gets stuck under bridge, causing millions in damage
Vídeňská is fully open after a two-day recovery operation involving three tanks. Police estimate damage at tens of millions of crowns.
Czech local elections begin: Registered EU residents can also cast ballots
Polls remain open until 10 p.m. Friday and reopen Saturday. Voters will choose local councils and fill 27 seats in the Czech Senate.
Prague Zoo celebrates historic first with rare baby parrot
Prague Zoo has successfully bred an orange-breasted lorikeet for the first time in Czechia, marking a rare achievement for the European zoo community.
Prague’s new trolleybuses can travel 40 kilometers without overhead wires
The first 13 Bozankaya vehicles have joined DPP’s fleet, offering more interior space and battery power for routes and diversions without wires.
Check your freezer: Salmonella found in two chicken batches sold at Lidl
Inspectors warn against eating chicken with August use-by dates that may still be frozen at home. Both batches were sampled in Ústí nad Labem.
Prague begins planning permanent memorial to Charles University victims
Bereaved families and survivors will help shape plans for a memorial in Jan Palach Square, alongside preparations to redesign the public space.
Ostravar Brewery to close down as production moves to Prague in 2027
The brewery founded in 1897 will phase out production, affecting about 120 workers. Its key beer brands will continue at Staropramen in Smíchov.
Fake reviews and phone support helped online scams net CZK 11.5 million
Police say 318 customers and companies across Czechia paid for goods that never arrived. Three men face charges, while one remains at large.
