Prague is bringing two historic paternoster elevators back into service
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Non-stop open elevators bring a special element to some of Prague’s listed buildings, but some are in poor condition.
High demand for employees in Czech IT sector leads to impressive wage growth
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With around 14,000 current vacancies, domestic supply seems unable to meet demand for IT professionals in the Czech Republic.
U.S. veteran who liberated Pilsen during Second World War dies aged 99
The Pilsen Memorial will pay homage to veteran Colonel Earl Ingram by hoisting the U.S. and Czech flags as well as a black mourning flag.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 29, 2021: Interest in language courses declining among Czechs since Covid
Many Czech seniors are not protected from Covid-19, Covid spread decreases on national holiday, and interest in vaccination on the decline.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 29, 2021
Czech govt. approves January pension increase, Orbán visits the Czech Republic, prominent Czechs awarded on Day of Czech Statehood.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 28, 2021: Czech govt. scraps visa restrictions for third-country nationals
A ban on visa restrictions put in place during the pandemic will be lifted, respirators required at the polls, and highest daily rise in cases since May.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 28, 2021
2022 budget approved by cabinet, progress made in Turów mine talks, Czech Post employees plan three-day strike.
Czech police to help secure Schengen border in Hungary from October
Fifty Czech police officers will be deployed to Hungary to police the Hungarian-Serbian borders as of October 15.
Czech Statehood Day sees shops closed for Tuesday's national holiday
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10th-century ruler St. Wenceslas, the spiritual protector of the Czech lands, is honored on September 28.
Top 20 richest Czechs and Slovaks: A woman leads the ranking for the first time this year
The late PPF owner Petr Kellner's widow is now the nation’s richest person as administrator of the huge financial group.
Czech tourist murdered in Colombia, local police investigating
A 25-year-old woman from the Czech Republic was found dead in Colombia and the incident is being treated as a homicide.
Coronavirus update, Sept. 27, 2021: Covid testing could be waived for school trips
Foreign students are undergoing re-vaccination, free testing to continue through October, and the R number is on the rise.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 27, 2021
Anti-Babiš protests take place throughout the country, pro-Czexit coalition a no-go according to Havlíček, ex-President Klaus remains in hospital.
Czech streaming platform Dramox now offers theater from 22 countries
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Launching its second season, Dramox now offers streaming theater performances from around the world, many of which come with English subtitles.
Czech weekend news in brief: Top stories for September 26, 2021
Covid-19 vaccinations see sharp decline, Czech figure skaters qualify for Beijing Olympics, and more headlines from this weekend.
Cyclists without helmets involved in 70% of fatal Czech bike accidents
There have been 32 fatal bike accidents in the Czech Republic so far this year, and riders without helmets were in the majority of them.
Khamoro festival of Roma culture marches through central Prague
A colorful parade of Roma dancers and musicians took to the streets of Prague today to promote the annual Khamoro festival, which runs through Monday.
