Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Concrete park above Prague metro station unveils its final exhibition
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The concrete park above the Vltavská metro station showcases itself through June 23 before it makes way for construction of a new concert hall.
Karlín Barracks looks forward to bright future under Prague ownership
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The city of Prague has officially acquired the former military barracks at Kasárna Karlín, and venue operators see a boost to the cultural oasis.
Weekend headlines: Record number of Czech shops join spring food drive
Plus: Four Czechs remain in war-torn Sudan, 132 Czechs have received permission to fight in Ukraine, and more weekend headlines.
Journey through time: Prague launches new historical bus line
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The new bus line K takes passengers on journey that mimics that of the very first trolleybus line in the Czech capital, from Strahov Stadium to Dejvice.
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Karlštejn Castle ceremonially reopens after three-year reconstruction
The 675-year-old monument – one of Czechia's most-visited – now offers various new exhibitions and a visitors' center.
Travel expert: AI could replace one-third of jobs in Czech tourism industry
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Other parts of the nation's workforce are also technically at risk, although the majority of Czechs are not worried about their job security.
French store removes fiery Czech-made hot chips from shelves
The store manager became concerned over children's safety when he found out the chips were part of a social media challenge.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Real life Czech 'wet bandits' duped after officials slow the flow of public fountain
A park in South Moravia attracted people who filled jugs with hundreds of liters per day, but local officials said enough is enough.
News in brief for April 21: Police take aim at speedsters across Czechia today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 21, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 17–21)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events for the most recent week.
Czechs mark '420' with annual Konopex cannabis festival
This year's event will feature hemp beer, educational talks, and a competition for the most beautiful cannabis plant.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
PHOTO GALLERY: See the new train station to be built near Stromovka
Work will start on two new stations, an overpass, and a modern section of track now that the 130-year-old iron bridge has been removed.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
Disinformation websites and their readers in Czechia are decreasing
Social media users and groups, on the other hand, are playing a greater role in spreading disinformation.
