Jokey Czechs invade airBaltic poll to give plane a lewd name
-
Users have a choice of over 200 Baltic towns and cities to name aircraft – some places mean something entirely different in the Czech language, though.
Czech charged with surrogacy scam after conning dozens of infertile women
The unnamed woman promised couples she would deliver babies. Instead, she pocketed thousands of crowns and went on the run.
Czech news in brief for August 16: Friday's top headlines
Passenger traffic at Prague airport to rise, officials warn of fradulent travel agency, and Prague authorities probe influencer video.
'Barking mad': New book explores life as an expat in wild west '90s Prague
Businesswoman and author Jo Weaver recounts her life as a British expat in Prague in the early 1990s in The Charge of the Brit Brigade.
No screws loose: IKEA announces new easy-install product range in Czechia
The Swedish firm wants to move away from tricky do-it-yourself projects to not only make life easier for the consumer, but also to improve sustainability.
Formula 1 car to roar through Prague for Red Bull event this week
The RB7 F1 car, which former world champions raced with, will be on display in at Rohanské nábřeží in Prague 8; expect some road closures.
Czech news in brief for August 15: Thursday's top headlines
South Moravia records hottest day of the year, ČSA to operate final Paris-Prague flight, and Monday sees last of Barrandov Bridge construction.
Popular MultiSport benefit will expand its network of Prague fitness centers
-
Good news: the Polish company behind the system is acquiring multiple gyms in Prague, which means more discounts for employees in Czechia.
Big Mac Index shows Czech crown is undervalued against the US dollar
-
The Big Mac Index, published biannually by The Economist, compares global currencies' purchasing power by examining Big Mac prices across countries.
Czech news in brief for August 14: Wednesday's top headlines
Russian Orthodox priest ordered to leave Czechia, dry air and heat trigger fire alert for Wednesday, and Germany defends extended border checks.
A high-flying end-of-summer tradition brings daring feats and free fun to Letná
-
Close to 50 performances, including free and open-air shows, will take place at this year's edition of Letní Letná running from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1.
Reuters: Czech crown will strengthen in the next 12 months
-
A falling year-on-year inflation rate and higher investor confidence are improving the crown's value, despite lower interest rates.
Prague's historic Výtoň Bridge set to be moved to different part of city
The 153-year-old cultural monument, which many say is in serious need of replacement due to dilapidation, will be preserved and moved to Modřany.
EXPLAINED: Why Slovakia's troubling cultural purge is gaining worldwide attention
Commentators in Czechia have condemned Slovakia's recent moves to fire important cultural directors in a seeming attempt to centralize governmental power.
Czech news in brief for August 13: Tuesday's top headlines
More Czechs watch Paris Olympics than Tokyo Games, heat warning in effect until further notice, Máj department store must remove playground.
Czechia moves to make egg donations safer for women
-
The country is a hub for foreign women coming to receive IVF treatment – now, the government wants to make it less risky and profit-driven.
Ministry clashes with municipalities over pupils' phone use in schools
-
The state has said that schools are free to make and introduce their own rules without input needed from local government.
