Google Maps adds new-and-improved level of street detail for Prague
The exact details of intersections and traffic islands will be of use to people with baby carriages and wheelchair users.
Czechia drops Covid-related entry rules for Ukrainians in danger
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Feb. 21–27.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022
Czechs told to leave Ukraine, Lidl opening large store in the center of Prague, and strong winds continue to wreak havoc across the country.
Prague's farmers markets reopen for 2022 season
Farmers markets in Prague close during the colder winter months, but most will be fully operational by next weekend for the 2022 season.
Czech Olympic Team finishes 2022 Games with two medals
A gold from snowboarder Ester Ledecká and a bronze from speedskater Martina Sáblíková were the Czech Reblic's lone entries in the 2022 Olympic medal chart.
Prague's Paprika top-rated restaurant in 2021 Bolt Food Awards
The popular Prague delivery service has awarded a Golden Broccoli statuette to the city's top restaurants across ten categories based on customer data.
Europe is 'close to war,' says Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Plus: Czech Foreign Ministry to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine, start to 2022 is Czech Republic's windiest on record, and more weekend headlines.
Covid-19 travel update: Czech map now valid for foreigners only
From Monday, February 21, entry restrictions to the Czech Republic based on its color-coded traffic light map will pertain to foreigners only.
Night hiking reaches peak interest in Czechia's Krkonoše National Park
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Hiking in the night to catch the sunrise from the mountain ridges was a growing trend last summer and and fall.
Greenpeace celebrates three decades of activism in the Czech lands
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While the Czech branch of Greenpeace opened 30 years ago, its activities predate the Velvet Revolution.
Embryos from Czech-born endangered rhinos last hope to save species
There are now 14 fertilized embryos from the world’s last two northern white rhinos – both of whom were born in Dvůr Králové's zoo.
Police detain Czechs smuggling marijuana to Britain
Plus: Miloš Forman would have been 90 today, President Zeman to appear in parliament, damage being assessed after strong winds in Czechia.
Prague’s speedy ‘Leningrad-style’ metro escalators are slowly vanishing
The metro’s original escalators don’t meet EU standards, but replacing them all will take until 2030.
The future face of Prague's Letná district revealed
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The city district is planning to redevelop the area between Letná and Stromovka parks.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Strong winds hitting the Czech Republic today, Zeman criticizes U.S. intelligence over Ukraine, Ledecká competes again in Beijing finishing fourth.
On this day 160 years ago, the Czech Sokol fitness movement was founded
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Buildings in Prague and across the country will be lit in the movement’s colors of red and white this evening.
Prague's Barrandov Bridge to undergo multi-year renovation
The Czech Republic’s busiest bridge has not had significant maintenance since it went into service in the 1980s.
