World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month
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The 721-meter long suspension footbridge will take you from one mountain ridge to another, hanging 95 meters above the mountain valley.
Czech employees in these industries feel the most career satisfaction
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A survey polling Czechs about job satisfication also revealed that many employees are seeking a change.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Czech diplomatic office in Lviv re-opens, remains of Czech intelligence general repatriated, and hard professions could get earlier retirement age.
Amid a Czech housing crisis, could shared homes be the future?
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The Czech Republic faces a severe housing shortage, so novel solutions are being considered.
Who was the last Czech king? A relic of the monarch returns to Prague Castle
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Emperor Karl I of Austria, who counted king of Bohemia among his titles, lived briefly at Prague Castle.
Czechia has sent CZK 3 billion in military aid to Ukraine so far
Plus: Fiala affirms Czech-Polish alliance amid war in Ukraine, and Czechia described as a Nazi-supporting nation on Russian state TV.
Félicitations! Czech politicians congratulate re-elected French president
Prime Minister Petr Fiala welcomed Emmanuel Macron's re-election, while French expats voted overwhelmingly in favor to re-elect the president.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 25, 2022
Negotiations on Czech-US defense deal to start soon, four dead after explosion in Vsetín, and Czech detained in Pakistan can finally come home.
Vandal paints pro-Russian ‘Z’ near Prague’s Charles Bridge
If caught, the vandal could be charged with showing support for crimes against humanity.
British grocer Iceland is quietly closing Czech operations
The brand's Czech e-shop has gone offline, while multiple Prague branches have shut down and more closures are coming, according to employees.
Prague Mayor cosplays as Iron Man for Comic-Con festival
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Zdeněk Hřib launched this year's Comic-Con in costume as the Marvel superhero thanks to a suit of armor made by a Czech 3D printing company.
Prague international school enters the second year of its 'learning renaissance'
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Leonardo V. Academy helps learners reach their full potential by using the history and culture of a thousand-year-old city as a classroom.
Czech soft drink Kofola now available in returnable glass bottles
The classic Czech alternative to Coca Cola is now available in glass bottles that come with an eight-crown deposit, which is refunded on their return.
WWII-era military fortification to reopen after three-year restoration
Plus: Czechia reportedly evaded embargo to sell Russia weapons after 2015, Czech MPs urge UK not to extradite Assange, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia volunteers to replace Russia on UN Human Rights Council
The Czech Republic has submitted a nomination to join the United Nations council after Russia was suspended earlier this month over suspected war crimes.
Czech beer consumption reaches fifth-lowest level since 1950s
The market was hit not only by Covid restrictions but also by long-term trends for drinking less.
From Bavaria to Bohemia a joint exhibition will show Baroque art in a new light
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The international exhibit will put the era into context and should be one of the significant cultural events of the year.
