Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 24, 2021
Czech Republic celebrates second Christmas under state of emergency, Prague Castle guard orchestra plays Christmas songs, and more holiday headlines.
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Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 23, 2021
Temps drop drastically in the Czech mountains last night, school holidays began across Czechia, and Czech central bank increases key rate.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
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Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Prague bans horse-drawn carriages from Old Town Square and Stromovka
The City Council has also adopted new rules for markets and for bus and boat sightseeing tours.
Czech wage growth could entrench inflation
As the cost of living rises in the Czech Republic, so are wages, potentially creating a long-term economic headache.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Czech biopic passed over for Oscar nomination, V4 meeting in focused on migration, and a Christmas lunch will be held for the homeless in Prague.
Summer schedule announced for night train from Prague to Berlin and Brussels
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Trains have much less impact on the environment than planes, but night routes have all but vanished in Europe in recent decades.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Model accused of drug smuggling has reportedly left Pakistan, Prague Mayor to run for re-election next year, frost and snow returning as Christmas nears.
Czechs drivers among the least likely to drink and drive over the holidays
Strict laws have led to a decrease in accidents, but over a quarter of drivers still say drunken driving is a main concern.
The new Czech government is already on a collision course with Brussels
The EU’s proposal to ban the sale of combustion-engine vehicles after 2035 is unacceptable, said the new Czech Prime Minister.
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Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 20, 2021
Zeman supports Babiš for president, Moneta shareholders to decide on Air Bank merger, Czech Constitutional Court to rule on Segway dispute.
Brno's Villa Tugendhat celebrates 20 years of UNESCO World Heritage status
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In celebration of 20 years of inclusion on the list of the world's most important landmarks, Villa Tugendhat welcomes visitors old and new this winter.
Prague ranked among world's top cities for solo female travelers
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The Czech capital comes in at number 16 in a new list of the top destinations for female travelers, topping cities like Paris, Rome, and New York.
Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
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Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
Czech weekend news roundup: December 18-19, 2021
Hurricane-level winds reported at Sněžka mountain, president's spokesperson reportedly involved in drunken incident, and more headlines for this weekend.
