Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 18, 2022
A police video courts Easter controversy, Czechs celebrate Easter Monday without restrictions, and a warm spell lies ahead.
Charity Easter market debuts at Mariánské náměstí
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An Easter market run by non-profits at Mariánské náměstí has welcomed visitors for the first time.
Easter in Czechia: Opening hours, public transport closures, and more
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Last’s year’s Easter Covid closures are a distant memory but holiday timetables will be in place.
From markets to brunch: 10 ways to enjoy Easter in Prague and beyond
From brunch to family activities, take advantage of the long weekend and lovely weather this Easter.
Blue Monday and Ugly Wednesday: Czech Easter week traditions explained
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Every day in the week leading up to Easter, as well as the Monday right after, is steeped in folk culture.
Kinder recalls select chocolate in Czechia due to possible salmonella link
The Czech and Slovak division of the confectionery has published a list of products that could be affected.
Czechs, Easter, and green beer: What goes into this traditional spring brew?
The day before Good Friday is Green Thursday, and some brewers have a tradition of making green beer while others simply make a special holiday brew.
From Maypoles to Morana: Czech spring traditions to embrace
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From 'Deadly' Sunday to Witches Night, Czech culture heralds spring with different traditions – across multiple dates.
Spring is coming: dates announced for Prague Easter markets
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In the meantime the first spring market of the season opens in Prague this week at náměstí Republiky.
Masopust kicks off in Prague this week: where to eat, drink, and make merry
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The Czech version of Mardi Gras features lots of food and parades between Fat Thursday and Masopust Tuesday, just before the start of Lent.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
Czech morning news in brief: top headlines for April 5, 2021
Easter Monday impacted by restrictions, Czech Ministry of Education doubles down on reopening plan, and a slight rise in Sunday Covid cases.
OPINION: Isn’t it time we talked about a certain Czech Easter tradition?
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On the occasion of a low-key Easter, Czechs and foreigners, men and women, debate this controversial whips-out custom.
RECIPE: Czech Easter 'nooses' are easy to make once you get the hang of it
Learn how to make "Velikonoční jidášky" (Easter Judases), sweet yeast pastries with a rather dark meaning.
Coronavirus update, March 30, 2021: Second doses of Moderna and Pfizer to be given after 42 days
In other Covid-related news, all shops will close on Good Friday, and the Czech Republic reports its lowest number of new weekday cases since December.
What will Czech Easter look like under lockdown? Eggs and whips back on 'essentials' list
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Retailers may sell whips, painted eggs, and other Easter decorations but celebrations for this typically raucous Czech holiday will be low-key.
QUIZ: Do you know your Czech Easter traditions?
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Test and share your knowledge of Czech Easter customs, food, and rituals with this quiz.
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