The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czechs reading habits, Russian oil, a tiny water lily, and other buzzworthy Czech headlines.
Plan to rebuild Prague's iconic railway bridge condemned by preservationists
Prague Deputy Mayor Scheinherr and the Club for Old Prague say they were unsuccessful in their efforts to save the 120-year-old iron bridge.
New Bike Snake footbridge to connect two Prague neighborhoods
The new bridge, inspired by Copenhagen's popular pedestrian and cyclist bridge, will connect the Kačerov and Roztyly districts in Prague 4.
There are almost as many cars as people in Prague
Figures from the Technical Road Administration show that the number of kilometers driven last year almost reached pre-pandemic levels.
Future look of Prague’s Cubist-style Libeň Bridge revealed
The bridge was originally slated to be torn down but will now be restored with a cafe, shops, and a skate park.
Czechia has the third highest inflation rate in the EU
Plus: Konev street's residents can suggest renaming options, Czech government plans changes to health insurance contributions, and more.
How to avoid a traffic nightmare during Prague's 'renovation of the century'
The first phase of repairs to the Barrandov Bridge will take 110 days and impact traffic across the city. Here's what you need to know.
World's longest suspension footbridge to open in Czechia next month
The 721-meter long suspension footbridge will take you from one mountain ridge to another, hanging 95 meters above the mountain valley.
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Planned Prague bridge could be named after Madeleine Albright
The bridge for pedestrians, bikes, and public transit will link the Prague 4 and Prague 5 districts.
Prague's Barrandov Bridge to undergo multi-year renovation
The Czech Republic’s busiest bridge has not had significant maintenance since it went into service in the 1980s.
On this day in 1342: Prague's medieval Judith Bridge collapsed
The predecessor of Charles Bridge stood for 170 years until it was destroyed in a flood; traces of it can still be seen today in Prague.
Prague to restore original fire and water effects to steel Art Nouveau bridge
Čechův most's original flaming torches and spewing hydras will spring to life a century after the bridge's opening.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
World's longest suspension bridge being built in Moravia, Ukrainians hold protest in Prague, Slavia Prague could see a change of owners.
Prague names two streets for freedom fighters murdered by Nazis
The Scholl siblings, both executed in their early 20s, opposed fascism during World War II; the Troja footbridge has also been given an official name.
Prague’s iconic 120-year-old Railway Bridge to undergo renovation not demolition
The bridge, once known as "Connecting Railway Bridge of Emperor Franz Josef" will keep its distinctive look; a new tram stop is planned below Vyšehrad.
Prague’s rebuilt Troja footbridge now undergoing testing, to open in October
The new bridge with a planned lifespan of 100 years replaces one that collapsed in 2017
