Czech news in brief for August 9: Saturday's top headlines
Zelenskyy thanks Czechia for artillery aid, Czech currency strengthens against dollar, and more weekend headlines.
American Airlines to launch direct Prague to Philadelphia route in 2026
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With Prague and Budapest service from Philadelphia, the airline is betting on customers flying into one city and out of the other for Danube River cruises.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Friday's top headlines
Czech politicians pole dance into spotlight, Czech Ministry releases '72 Hours' crisis guide, and rainbow flags spark verbal clash on tram.
Prague's Honest Guide taken to court after exposing restaurant tourist scam
Influencer Janek Rubeš uncovered how a Prague 1 restaurant was unfairly giving bottled beer to customers and charging over CZK 300 for the privilege.
Czech news in brief for August 7: Thursday's top headlines
Experts say Czech pro-Israel stance not isolating, drunk passenger sparks airport bomb scare, and Czech directors protest Oscar film selection.
Language barrier no excuse for limiting father's rights, Czech court says
The Constitutional Court ruled that language barriers and strained parental relationships aren't sufficient grounds for indefinitely limiting contact.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia's bitcoin scandal rages on, language barrier can't limit father's rights, and Zeman Museum marks 70 years of 'Prehistory' film.
Czech driving test gets real with new cyclist and pedestrian questions
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For the first time, drone footage will also be used to provide aerial context for selected questions, marking a technical first in Czech driver education.
Czechia slides down EU Innovation Index, suffers sharpest decline
Despite digital strengths, Czechia’s innovation falters, with a steep drop fueled by underinvestment and a disconnect between academia and industry.
Czech hotels join lawsuit against Booking.com – should travelers worry?
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Ten thousand hotels across Europe are suing the platform over price restrictions, seeking compensation for damages from 2004 to 2024.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech hotels lawyer up against Booking.com, summer will return to Czechia this week, and more questions added to Czech driving test.
Czechia's ForMin dismisses Israeli minister’s call for full Gaza occupation
The stark statement underlines Czechia's commitment to a two-state solution, though the country remains firmly pro-Israel.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Monday's top headlines
45,000 join Prague Pride parade despite rain, metro line C closure causes week-long disruption, and Czechia pushes for more women in security roles.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Sunday's top headlines
Prague tourists collapse after eating THC candy, Pride marchers call for equal marriage rights, and more weekend headlines.
Prague opens first new major train station in 40 years at Praha-Bubny
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Prague’s new station begins operation this weekend as part of a major rail upgrade that will link the city center with the airport by 2030.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Saturday's top headlines
Prague Pride parade caps festival with parade, WWII ammo found in two Czech forests, and more weekend headlines.
Half of Czechs see foreigners as a problem for the country – poll
Higher concern about foreigners was recorded in the Plzeň, Olomouc, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, and Prague regions.
