Czech Republic Nabs First 2016 Olympic Medal
Kayaker Jiří Prskavec took home bronze in the canoe slalom – and he would have had gold if not for a 2-second penalty
Prague’s Driverless Metro D on Schedule for 2022
Plans for the 50 billion CZK project are currently in the works, with the first section between Pankrác and Depo Písnice to be ready in six years
Czech Thief Lifts Wheels from Mobile Care Vehicle
Mobile Hospice Ondrášek was unable to care for its patients this morning – because a thief stole the tires off their car
Czech Javelin Thrower Gets Olympic Medal… for 2012 Games
Vítězslav Veselý has been awarded a bronze for the London games after Ukrainian Oleksandr Pyatnytsya is disqualified for doping
NASA Launches Czech-Designed Mars Rover Game
A Czech gaming platform has teamed up with NASA to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Curiosity rover
New EU Regulations to Eliminate 37 Plant & Animal Species
In the Czech Republic, the nutria and racoon are among the animals considered ‘invasive species’ and given the boot
Perseid Meteor Shower to Light Up Czech Skies
This weekend will offer prime viewing opportunities for one of the most radiant celestial events in years
Czech Olympic Uniforms Draw Comparisons to Beetlejuice
Last Friday’s opening ceremony in Rio was cause for some Twitter ribbing at the team’s expense
Prague 1 to Ban Sale of Alcohol after 22:00?
A new initiative seeks to forbid convenience stores from selling late-night booze in the center of Prague
M&S to Launch Food-Only Markets in Prague
The British chain already sells more food than clothing at some Czech locations, and Simply Food supermarkets are on the horizon
Czechs Top Venus & Serena in Stunning Upset
Barbora Strýcová and Lucie Šafářová shock the Williams sisters in one of Rio 2016’s biggest surprises yet
Prague Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe
Rothschild giraffe Eliška gave birth to her eighth cub this morning; the newborn will be revealed to the public in about two weeks
Petřín Tower Turns 125
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A two-day event later this month will celebrate 100 years of the iconic Prague landmark
Does Prague Tolerate Topless Sunbathing?
It may be technically illegal to go topless in the Czech Republic, but only Moravia has levied a fine for the act
Mysterious Wooden Airship Spied on DOX Rooftop
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The Holešovice museum is keeping quiet as to the purpose of the 50-meter-long colossus
Prague Segway Ban Now in Effect
From today, Segway riders in much of central Prague face a 2,000 crown fine, according to new advertising campaign
Prague’s New Zoo Lets Visitors Cuddle with Animals
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It’s no ordinary petting zoo: you can caress a boa or hug a wild cat at the new Kontaktní Zoopark in Prague-West
