The 10 best things to do in Prague this week: November 25–December 1
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This week eat food inspired by a famous book, shop for Christmas beer or secondhand gifts, and catch a Czech magician in English
Václav Havel voted best post-communist president by majority of Czechs in new poll
Havel received a positive assessment when it came to the use of powers and interest in people's problems, and a negative assessment for the way he appeared publicly and the way he solved political disputes
Czech university studies in foreign languages may soon be free thanks to new law
People interested in university studies in a foreign language may be able to study for free under an amendment to the higher education law
Prague's best microbrews can be found among monks and highrises
The association of "Beer Friends" recently announced the best brews in the Czech Republic; these are the top picks for Prague
U.S. pizza chain Dominos opens first two branches in the Czech Republic
Sorry Praguers - the first Czech Dominos have landed in Brno; no word yet on additional locations in Prague
Czech Foreign Ministry to get rid of plastics, increase eco-friendly efforts at embassies abroad
The Czech Foreign Affairs Ministry wants to stop using disposable plastics in its catering establishments and at social events
Prague Zoo acquires Tchéco, hippo born in France on Czech national holiday
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Tchéco was named after his October 28 birthday, the Czech national holiday marking the anniversary of the birth of Czechoslovakia in 1918
This Czech tea has become a surprise hit in India
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Czech-based firm Oxalis found a niche in exporting flavored tea back to India, the world's second-largest tea producer
Czech Republic rated above UK, eighth in EU in fulfilling sustainability goals
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The Czech Republic is eighth among EU member countries in fulfilling sustainability goals according to the latest Europe Sustainable Development Report
Prague gets a new "bridge": a 70-meter-long wall mural by world-renowned Czech illustrator Peter Sís
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"Bridges connect people, walls divide them...I'm glad this wall is turning into a bridge,” says the artist
Christmas flight bookings to Prague up 16.5% this year, among the biggest increases in Europe
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Expect larger crowds in the Czech capital this year, with Prague trending as one of Europe’s top Christmas destinations
Czech Museum of Music to open for free, offers a look at normally closed areas
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It has been 15 years since the The Czech Museum of Music opened in Prague’s Malá Strana district
Gathering for International Survivors of Suicide Loss to be held in Prague
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, November 23, will be marked in the Czech capital with a special café meet up
Czech military to command EU training mission in Mali in 2020
The Czech military will assume the command of the EU training mission in Mali next year and command it for six months
One-quarter of Prague's Old Town flats now rented out for short-term tourist accommodation
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Flats rented out over services such as Airbnb have saturated Prague's center
