Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Dec. 12-16, 2022
Christmas carols to ring out through Prague's metro
This Tuesday, Dec. 13, Christmas carols will fill the entrances of Prague's Muzeum and Náměstí Republiky metro stations.
Prague Castle's Deer Moat to reopen to the public after four years
The spacious Deer Moat at Prague Castle will be fully reopened to the public after years of repairs.
Lidl supermarket bans sale of live carp outside Czech locations
Live carp won't be sold outside Lidl supermarkets in the Czech Republic this year thanks to efforts from the Christmas without Violence initiative.
Weekend headlines: Prague will not hold annual New Year's fireworks show
Plus: heavy snowfall in Moravia results in road closures, railway and public transport changes go into effect, and more weekend headlines.
A series of Christmas events supports Prague's homeless this holiday season
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Proceeds from the festive events organized by FriendShip Prague will go towards helping the local homeless population this chilly winter season.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech flies to the Moon, bike path in Prague opens and closes, Putin statue gets spray painted, and much more.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: St. Nicholas parades through Prague
People dressed up on the eve of St. Nicholas Day to surprise children with nice presents – but only if they behaved well.
Forbes: Zuzana Čaputová ranks among the world's 100 most powerful women
The Slovak president is listed among accomplished women from a number of countries and professions including Nancy Pelosi and Taylor Swift.
Croatia gets EU approval to join border-free Schengen area
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The favorite Czech holiday destination will become part of the Schengen area from Jan. 1, 2023.
Anti-homeless barriers in Prague raise questions about 'hostile architecture'
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According to architects and social activists, the urban make-up of Prague is becoming increasingly hostile to homeless people.
Minor earthquake hits town in West Bohemia
The 3.1-magnitude earthquake did not cause any damage in Cheb.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
China closes illegal police stations, code regulates teacher behavior, Macklemore to play at Colors of Ostrava, and much more.
Czech president signs bill allowing sanctions against foreigners
Known internationally as the Magnitsky Act, the bill was one of eight signed into law by Miloš Zeman on Wednesday.
Google Arts & Culture launches digital collection of Czech art
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Mucha, Toyen, Cubism and more: A new digital space is devoted to Czech art, architecture, and design.
Czech politicians criticize decision to evict refugees from housing facility
The Czech lower house of parliament said the measure was a necessary part of streamlining the operation of refugee-housing facilities.
