Czech Film Academy makes history by choosing documentary for Oscar nomination
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Klára Tasovská’s documentary I’m Not Everything I Want to Be will represent Czechia as International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
Czech news in brief for August 11: Monday's top headlines
Employers, employees, self-employed on the rise, Herzigová returns in 2026 Pirelli calendar, and Korean Mir Kim wins YoYo World title in Prague.
Lion escapes zoo near Prague, attacks handler; police shoot animal dead
Authorities are investigating the cause of the escape and conditions at the zoo, which has had issues reported in the past.
Czech news in brief for August 10: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia sees surge in stays through Airbnb and Booking platforms, Czech police report slight rise in murders, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia sees surge in Chinese tourism – thanks to hit reality TV show
Chinese visitors to Czechia rose by 39 percent in early 2025, driven by a popular Chinese reality show filmed in Prague and Český Krumlov.
New VR project lets users explore Czechia's historic Terezín from anywhere
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A new 3D VR model of Terezín on the Meta Store lets users explore the fortress town’s history in detail, offering an interactive educational experience.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Zelenskyy thanks Czechia for artillery aid, Czech currency strengthens against dollar, and more weekend headlines.
American Airlines to launch direct Prague to Philadelphia route in 2026
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With Prague and Budapest service from Philadelphia, the airline is betting on customers flying into one city and out of the other for Danube River cruises.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Czech politicians pole dance into spotlight, Czech Ministry releases '72 Hours' crisis guide, and rainbow flags spark verbal clash on tram.
Prague's Honest Guide taken to court after exposing restaurant tourist scam
Influencer Janek Rubeš uncovered how a Prague 1 restaurant was unfairly giving bottled beer to customers and charging over CZK 300 for the privilege.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Thursday's top headlines
Experts say Czech pro-Israel stance not isolating, drunk passenger sparks airport bomb scare, and Czech directors protest Oscar film selection.
Europe's first driverless train makes debut in Czechia
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Drawing the eyes of the world media, the service runs on a 24-kilometer stretch between Kopidlno and Dolní Bousov in Central Bohemia.
Language barrier no excuse for limiting father's rights, Czech court says
The Constitutional Court ruled that language barriers and strained parental relationships aren't sufficient grounds for indefinitely limiting contact.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia's bitcoin scandal rages on, language barrier can't limit father's rights, and Zeman Museum marks 70 years of 'Prehistory' film.
Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
Czechia slides down EU Innovation Index, suffers sharpest decline
Despite digital strengths, Czechia’s innovation falters, with a steep drop fueled by underinvestment and a disconnect between academia and industry.
Czech hotels join lawsuit against Booking.com – should travelers worry?
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Ten thousand hotels across Europe are suing the platform over price restrictions, seeking compensation for damages from 2004 to 2024.
