Prague's first hydrogen-powered public transport bus is now in service
Prague has introduced its first hydrogen-powered bus, a Škoda H'CITY vehicle, into regular public transport service on line 170.
Survey: Half of Czechs prefer to use cash while traveling abroad
According to a recent survey, the majority of Czechs prefer to exchange Czech crowns for foreign currency before going on vacation.
History! Vondroušová becomes first unseeded women's Wimbledon champion
The Czech tennis star beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to become the first unseeded player to win the women's singles title in Wimbledon history.
News in brief for July 16: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Prague Zoo's residents cool down during the summer heatwave, Czech hotels see year-on-year increase in interest, and more weekend headlines.
Czech officials condemn Hungarian fine for LGBTQ+ book
The Czech Republic's Interior Minister and Human Rights Commissioner are among those who have spoken out about the controversial stance in Hungary.
Sprinkler trucks to cool down Prague during weekend heatwave
Most of Europe will see extreme temperatures this weekend, but special trucks will help cool down Prague's streets and residents.
Czech tennis stars play for Wimbledon titles this weekend
Markéta Vondroušová will face Ons Jabeur for the Winbledon singles title today, while Barbora Strýcová will vie for the doubles title Sunday.
News in brief for July 15: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Czech and German foreign ministers meet at the border, Prague gets hydrogen-powered bus, and more top stories for Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Czech lawmakers greenlight removal of 10,000 outdated laws from legal rolls
The list includes everything from a ban on exporting sugar to an arcane regulation regarding celibacy for teachers.
Rose-tinted glasses: New Barbie movie features Czech-made glassware
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The pink glasses and drinking jugs featured in the upcoming movie hail from the Bohemian workshops of the Klimchi company.
Prague’s public transit will experience disruptions due to renovations
Ongoing works will affect the metro C line between Hlavní nádraží and Vltavská as well as trams and buses between Anděl and Sídliště Řepy.
Czechs tip more generously when paying by card in restaurants
More people are paying by card in eateries and voluntarily opting to add a tip to the bill.
News in brief for July 14: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Czech inflation among highest in EU, Czech pop icon's makes an AI-generated comeback, and more top stories for Friday, July 14, 2023.
Czech tourists increasingly eye Poland for their summer vacations
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Baltic Sea beaches have emerged as a sought-after alternative to those in pricier and overcrowded Croatia.
Living costs remain high in Czechia, despite inflation slowdown
New data reveals that prices for some food staples, electricity, and package vacations in particular are higher than they were last year.
Czechia withholds support for UNHRC resolution on Koran burning
Czechia said it condemns hate speech but raised concerns regarding specific aspects of the resolution's text.
Foreign residents in Czechia exceed 1 million for first time
Third-country nationals, mainly from Ukraine, Vietnam, and Russia, make up 80 percent of the foreign resident population.
