Prague lights up to celebrate 30 years of Czech statehood
January 1, 2023 will mark 30 years since the foundation of the Czech Republic, and its capital city will celebrate with lights, flags, and a special tram.
'A big success': Czechia receives praise for its Council of EU presidency
The country was commended internationally for its efficient negotiating and ability to help push through important initiatives.
Online giant Seznam.cz announces buyout of popular news site
Seznam.cz is set to take full control over the Borgis publishing house, which runs Novinky.cz among other online news outlets.
Czech festival Rock for People named in top 10 European festivals
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The annual event, which will run for the 27th time in 2023, has hosted world-famous acts in the past.
Smoking, drinking, eating – survey reveals Czechia's hardest habits to give up
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A Europe-wide study gives insight into people's online searches about giving up a habit.
Czech scientists say fireworks create a ‘toxic shower’ of dangerous chemicals
Representatives of the Czech Academy of Sciences say a ban on fireworks should be considered due to the dangerous chemicals they put into the ecosystem.
President Zeman condemns Russian aggression in his final Christmas speech
The retiring politician also looked back on his long career and pointed out his economic and diplomatic accomplishments.
Prague kicks off annual Week of Free Sports
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Through next weekend, Prague residents and visitors can enjoy free entry to gyms, pools, courts, and other sports venues throughout the capital.
Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Dec. 26–30, 2022
Prague indie cinema Kino Atlas has screened its last film
The cinema announced the sad news on social media ahead of the holiday weekend, revealing that the building owner did not extend the cinema's lease.
War in Ukraine, Danuše Nerudová among Czechia's most-searched terms for 2022
Presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová was the most-searched Czech personality over the past year, ahead of January's election.
Prague celebrates Christmas with locals and tourists on Kampa Island
City officials invited residents and visitors to Kampa Park on December 24 to enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch including fish soup.
Prague shopping center serves up Christmas dinner for those in need
The shops at Westfield Chodov are closed through Tuesday, but hundreds of people in need will enjoy a Christmas dinner at the mall this evening.
Weekend headlines: Prague welcomes an unseasonably warm Christmas Day
Plus: Czech firefighters report to 45 Christmas Eve fires, Czech Christmas post processes 313 kilograms of letters, and more weekend headlines.
Czech Republic rings in the Christmas holidays
Dec. 24 is when gifts are exchanged and Christmas dinner is consumed in the Czech Republic, kicking off three days of Christmas celebrations.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Take a stroll through a snow-covered Prague
Prague will not see a white Christmas this year, but you can take a festive trip through the Czech capital from just a few days ago in 4K resolution.
Uber to become official taxi service for Prague Airport
From early next year, the rideshare platform will become the official taxi provider for travelers arriving at Prague Airport.
