Czech Republic to begin construction of high-speed railway line in 2025
The first section of the country's long-awaited high-speed railway will connect Brno and Přerov, with work in Prague expected to begin in 2030.
Czech dogs are helping fight animal poaching in the Republic of the Congo
Specially-trained dogs from Czechia have been helping detect illegal poaching for the past decade, with Avatar joining the efforts later this year.
Czech news in brief for July 28: Sunday's top headlines
Czech Defense Minister visits Ukraine, President Pavel sends message to Czechs competing at Olympics, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech govt. approves new bill regulating sale and use of fireworks
Under the new bill, the sale of fireworks will be more tightly controlled and municipalities will have the authority to completely ban their use.
The Czech Republic ranks third in Europe in alcohol consumption
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Despite a decrease in recent years, Czechs drink an average of 13.3 liters of pure alcohol per year according to a new WHO report.
Czech news in brief for July 27: Saturday's top headlines
Heat warning issued for much of Czechia today, hundreds attend opening of Czech House in Paris, and more weekend headlines.
Czech House to open in Paris with new David Černý sculpture
Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited the Czech House today, which Olympic snowboard cross champion Eva Adamczyková will open.
Prague Zoo opens immersive new VR center for visitors
The first of its kind in a Czech zoo, the VR exhibitions – including shaking and tilting seats – aim to bring the wildlife experience closer to people.
Two Czech-style foods feature in ranking of world's best deep-fried desserts
The two foods make the top 20 in a global ranking and are often filled (or topped) with jam or cream – do you know what they are?
Czechia sees its first-ever registered Cybertruck on Prague streets
The EU says that the striking vehicle, made by American automotive firm Tesla, does not meet road-safety standards – one man found a workaround, though.
Czech news in brief for July 26: Friday's top headlines
Czechia recorded 100 hate crimes this year, tropical heat headed to Czechia, and Czech embassies support compulsory second language in schools.
President Pavel on Biden speech and why Czechia should care about US election
In an interview following US president's televised speech, Czech President Petr Pavel called the withdrawal 'the gesture of a statesman.'
Czech passport is one of world's most powerful, outranks US
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Holders of a Czech passport can visit almost 200 countries without the need for a visa, according to a newly published index.
Bohemian crown jewels to be displayed annually starting in September
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The jewels will be displayed this year from Sept. 17 to 30; they have only been displayed eight times since the founding of the Czech Republic.
Prague's landmark Powder Tower to undergo extensive renovations this summer
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Built in 1475, the tower is one of the most significant monuments of Gothic Prague and considered the entrance to the Royal Way leading to Prague Castle.
Czech news in brief for July 25: Thursday's top headlines
Prague airport's flight information board breaks down, senators debate Russian Orthodox church in Czechia, Czech TV to offer 320-hour Olympic coverage.
New data shows Czech economy recovering better than expected after Covid-19
A major data revision has improved the state of Czechia's public finances and GDP, although economists note that the country still trails behind others.
