Czech news in brief for August 8: Thursday's top headlines
New political parties aim to impact elections, tourism numbers on the rise in Czechia, and terror threat cancels Taylor Swift's Vienna shows.
New exhibit brings seaside holidays – and the appeal of Czech naive art – to the canvas
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Slávka Krátká is set to unveil her latest exhibition, Cities in the Café, at Kavárna co hledá jméno in Prague's Smíchov district.
Real wages in Czechia have slumped in the last five years
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Owing to high inflation and only-incremental pay rises, some professions in Czechia report pay cuts of up to 25 percent.
Criminal complaint filed against Czech political party for racist campaign
A criminal complaint has been filed against the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) over a campaign using images of a black man holding a knife.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Tropical heat alert for Prague on Wednesday, Prague reevaluates Metro D tender, and Czechia sees highest Lyme disease cases in 10 years.
Forbidden quarries attract swimmers in Czechia – which nature spots are off-limits?
While the quarries may appear abandoned, most are still active and prepared for mining operations.
Prague district now collecting school supplies and backpacks for families in need
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As the new school year approaches, retailers say that the price for a complete set of supplies hasn't increased, but some families will feel the pinch.
Fairy-tale ending for Czech Olympics doubles pair sparks calls for 'Hollywood movie'
Despite ending their four-year relationship before the Olympics, the pair continued to play together and – seemingly – rekindled their romance in Paris.
Czech society sees huge rise in anti-Semitism since last year
The full-scale Israel-Palestine war that broke out in 2023 is the main reason, though physical attacks against Israelis and Jews have been minimal.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague Pride gets underway in Czechia, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in Israel, and trains avoid near crash in the east of Bohemia.
Inspection prompts closure of popular bakery in Prague's Old Town
Officials ordered Bakeshop to shut down its food preparation areas on July 31 following an inspection that uncovered unhygienic conditions.
Czech Olympic commentator criticized for dropping 'ová' on foreign athletes' names
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During the women's 200-meter butterfly semifinal, commentator Ondřej Zamazal made an effort to pronounce all the athletes' names correctly.
Czech Health Ministry moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes, cites youth appeal
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Officials say that cigarettes should taste and possibly look like traditional cigarettes, rather than melon, cola or cotton candy.
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Czech news in brief for August 5: Monday's top headlines
Thousands of homes without power after storm, deadliest weekend on Czech roads leave five dead, and Brno Observatory invites public to report UFOs.
One of the world's oldest breweries is still pouring beer in Prague
The history of the Břevnov Monastery dates all the way back to 933, making Břevnovský Benedict what might be the world's oldest brewery still in operation.
Prague Pride returns for 2024 edition with enhanced security amid threats
This year's Prague Pride festival, which runs from Aug. 5 to 11, will include increased police presence following recent threats in Slovakia.
