Covid-19 treatment pill approved for use within the EU
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 24–30.
Czech tennis great slams Australian Open China stance as "cowardly"
Plus: tensions over Ukraine in Prague, naked Xi Jinping statue paraded in front of Chinese embassy, murder in Mělník as woman chops off man's genitals.
Prague to restore fountain and gardens at long-neglected Vinohrady park
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Renovation work has already begun at Svatopluk Čech Park, with hopes to complete the project by this summer.
Czech Republic rated more stable than US, UK in new Social Risk Index
The Czech Republic moved up to 19 in the latest Social Risk Index from Euler Hermes, which measures political and economic stability across the world.
Covid-19 travel update: Czech map unchanged, new Slovak restrictions
Most of Europe remains high-risk or very high-risk in the Czech Republic's travel map, while neighbor Slovakia has tightened its restrictions.
Czech star Barbora Krejčíková advances to Australian Open quarterfinals
Plus: MMA star Procházka to fight for UFC title in May, bird flu outbreak reported in Pardubice, and more headlines from this weekend.
Happy birthday, Kamba! Prague Zoo gorilla turns 50
The female gorilla and "full-time aunt" has been living at Prague Zoo since 2005 after struggling to fit in with other gorilla troops in European zoos.
45 years on, Charter 77 continues to fight for human rights in the Czech Republic
The anti-Communist document drawn up by Havel and other dissidents is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month.
Czechs have named their most trusted leader – who's yours?
Czechs trust Slovakia's president more than their own, according to new data. Which Czech political leader do you find most trustworthy?
7 skiing day trips from Prague: hitting the Bohemian slopes
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You don’t need to travel far from the Czech capital to experience winter sports on the slopes.
The new government wants to reinvent traditional education in Czechia
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The country's new education minister wants to create a more flexible approach to studies that fosters creativity and teamwork.
Massive pile-up on Czech motorway causes total damage of CZK 11 million
Plus: 'Polar vortex' brings snowy weather, Ministry of Finance downgrades growth forecast, and a wolf is found dead in Moravia.
On this day in 1787: Mozart conducts 'The Marriage of Figaro' in Prague
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The Maestro is most remembered for the premiere of ‘Don Giovanni,’ but that was actually his second visit.
Meatballs to go: IKEA food delivery now available in Prague via Wolt
The classic meatballs and other food favorites are now available for home delivery throughout the Czech Republic.
Czech folk singer's tragic Covid death makes world headlines
World media outlets are picking up the story of the late Czech folk singer Hana Horká who died of Covid-19 Sunday.
Czech air quality in 2021 was among the best in 10 years
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Covid restrictions and better weather led to a drop in concentrations of some pollutants.
Czech snowboard star will miss the Beijing Winter Olympics
Plus: Prague considers sending military aid to Ukraine, candle chain created to remember Palach’s legacy, Czech playboy blasted for autobahn ride.
