Czech weekend news roundup: Sunday, April 3, 2022
Prague trams record first pedestrian death since 2019, Czech Republic forgives 1.5 billion crowns in debts, and more headlines for this weekend.
Czech beer culture may soon become UNESCO recognized
The Czech Beer and Malt Association has submitted Czech beer culture to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Czech ‘Anonymous’ collective threatens alleged pro-Russian ‘traitors’
A collective of anonymous activists projected the letter ‘Z’ onto the walls of Prague Castle and promised that 'traitors' will not feel safe in Czechia.
Maxipes Fík illustrator Jiří Šalamoun passes at age 86
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The Czech Ministry of Culture called him ‘one of the most important Czech illustrators of the second half of the 20th century.’
Czech National Museum's fin whale comes alive with new app
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A smartphone app now offers museum visitors eight hours of guided tours, online tickets, and augmented reality.
Czech Republic braces for return of wintry weather this weekend
The start of spring will be interrupted by freezing temperatures and possible snow throughout the country.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 1, 2022
Protests at Prague Castle call for Zeman’s resignation, National Bank raises interest rates again, Czechia freezes Russian oligarch’s assets.
Czech Court: Surgery still needed for gender transitioning
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The Czech Republic is one of the last European countries to require surgery before allowing a trans person to officially change gender.
Iconic Czech 'chlebíček' sandwiches turn 130 years old
The sliced bread with dozens of possible toppings was a favorite of celebrities during the First Republic.
British PM Boris Johnson pins Brexit hopes on Czech cooperation
The British Prime Minister has suggested that Czech EU presidency later this year could lead to more ‘pragmatic’ discussions of Brexit issues.
Czech diplomats call for Zelensky to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
The nominating letter called the Russian invasion of Ukraine 'a symbol of the fight for universal values.'
Teacher killed in machete attack in Prague 4
Police have apprehended a suspect who is reported to have been a student at the vocational school where the attack occurred.
Major incident leaves tens of thousands without water in Prague
A major fault in water supply lines left people without drinking water in large areas of Prague 5 and 13.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Government raises benefits due to inflation, National Bank to decide on interest rate rise, Castle chief accused of football corruption.
An original English-language comedy debuts at Prague's newest theater space
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Plus more tips for upcoming weekend events in the Czech capital.
8-year-old musician will perform at Letná benefit concert for Ukraine
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The girls and her mother were forced to flee their home but they managed to bring Arinka’s bandura, a stringed folk instrument, with them.
How much do you need to earn to be ‘rich’ in Czechia?
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Czechs’ notions of what constitutes wealth have changed considerably in the past five years.
