News in brief for Aug. 14: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Strong storms in parts of Bohemia, pork prices on the rise, and more top stories for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.
Czech Republic to celebrate 200 years of Bedřich Smetana in 2024
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Events across the country will mark the 200 years since the birth of the celebrated composer, regarded as the father of Czech music.
Latest Big Mac Index indicates an undervalued Czech crown
A Big Mac in the Czech Republic costs 13 percent less than in the states, suggesting that the Czech crown is currently undervalued compared to the dollar.
Tens of thousands take part in 2023 Prague Pride parade through city center
This year's parade on Saturday afternoon saw about the same number of participants as last year's 60,000, according to organizers.
News in brief for Aug. 13: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Pilsen Zoo celebrates first red panda birth after 13 years of efforts, and more top headlines for the Czech Republic on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.
Popeyes reveals historic location for inaugural Prague restaurant
The American fast food brand famed for Cajun-style cuisine will open their first restaurant in the Czech Republic later next month.
Czechia's Old Catholic Church will ordain women as priests for the first time
The Old Catholic Church in the Czech Republic will ordain two women as priests, marking a historic step in the church's traditions.
Czech court sentences four in Covid vaccine forgery case
Four women in Vsetín have received fines and suspended sentences for their roles in a scandal involving dozens of forged Covid certificates.
News in brief for Aug. 12: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Pride parade returns to Prague, tropical temperatures forecast this weekend, surging mushroom growth, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
WEEKLY QUIZ: How well do you know the Prague metro?
On the anniversary of Prague's A-line, test your knowledge of metro history and trivia with our quiz.
Start of August in Czechia was among the coldest and rainiest in decades
Temperatures are expected to climb back to the 30s this weekend, and stay balmy for the rest of the month.
Letní Letná celebrates two decades with international stars and domestic premieres
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Interest has grown in new circus over the past 20 years, making Letní Letná the biggest festival of its kind in the region.
Despite change to Czech insurance law, healthcare challenges persist for children of non-EU expats
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A Prague-based advocate for foreigners in Czechia says that misleading practices surrounding children's healthcare continue among some insurance agents.
Falling food prices push Czechia's inflation below 9 percent: Which products are cheaper?
Cheaper production costs and an abnormally high baseline from last summer mean that some foods have decreased in cost.
Prague’s Signal Festival drops first details about this year's program
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The 11th year of the light art festival includes video mapping and a new project to blend new lighting with public art.
News in brief for Aug. 11: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech films screen at Toronto Film Festival, Czech banks see decline in profit, and Czech president goes on holiday.
Czech police chief issues apology for undermining rape victims
Martin Vondrášek clarified that he did not intend to downplay or trivialize the seriousness of sexual violence following contentious comments this week.
