Czech news in brief for February 7: Friday's top headlines
Lipavský: Czechia, US align on key global issues, Czech govt. earmarks 5.1 billion for affordable housing, and Czech castle braces for tourist boom.
Bolt launches women-only ride option in Czechia to boost safety and inclusivity
The new feature gives women the choice of riding with women drivers, enhancing security and expanding opportunities in the industry.
Charles University leads EU challenger to OpenAI and DeepSeek language models
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The EUR 34 million multilingual OpenEuroLLM project is a homegrown answer to Silicon Valley that adheres to the ethical standards of the EU's new AI act.
Czech news in brief for February 6: Thursday's top headlines
PM Fiala says U.S. Gaza takeover 'difficult to implement', Czechs discover world's largest thermal lake, and temps to drop below freezing this weekend.
Prague's National Museum to display rare 'Lucy' skeleton for first time in Europe
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The 3.2-million-year-old set of bones, discovered in 1974, was once considered as belonging to the earliest known member of the human family.
Czech news in brief for February 5: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech pharmacists warn of TikTok challenge, Czechia could join EU lawsuit against Hungary, BBC nominates Czech Philharmonic for orchestra of year.
Stripping down trams: Prague bans erotica, booze, and religious ads
City officials say that "maintaining a comfortable environment" for passengers is crucial; the capital has recently been trying to remove visual smog.
A 'fatal' blow? How Trump's world tariffs would hurt Czechia's economy
Czechia's export-oriented economy and high manufacturing output mean that a 10-percent tariff would seriously harm the country's industries.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech defense minister backs higher NATO spending, Czech tennis star returns after maternity leave, and flu epidemic peaks.
Prague 6 brownfield site by historic rail station set for major redevelopment
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A large area near Dejvice railway station and Hradčanská metro, currently empty, will be fully redeveloped.
VIDEO: Brutal bullying of 12-year-old girl sparks outrage in Czechia
The video, filmed and laughed at by bystanders, was posted by the victim’s mother; the police are currently investigating.
RegioJet offers free tickets for international train, bus travel this month
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The Czech carrier's Valentine's Day promo includes buy-one-get-one-free tickets, though supplies are limited and you need to act fast.
Dubai chocolate takes over Czech shops in sweet boom
More chocolatiers are offering the exotic chocolate, along with similar alternatives, as the demand and price of the treat go up.
Czech news in brief for February 3: Monday's top headlines
PM: U.S. tariffs must be discussed at EU level, social media bullying video sparks outrage, Šumava sees second day of record -20°C temperatures.
Czech startup that bridges social media networks gets large investment
Openvibe has secured a significant investment to develop its mobile app that combines decentralized networks like Mastodon, Bluesky, and Threads.
Czech news in brief for February 2: Sunday's top headlines
Chilly weather forecast early this week, France backs Czech push to limit Russian diplomats in the EU, and more weekend headlines.
Hot topic: Prague is still partying—should the city do more to sober up?
While the Czech capital has made efforts to change its reputation, a recent study suggests it is still a favorite among UK stag and hen parties.
