Czechia's environment has been ranked among the worst in the EU – here's why
Czechia's spending on environmental conservation is among the EU's highest. So why does the country score low across a number of indicators?
Prague's first Starbucks celebrates 14 years with a reopening
Plus: Prague protests against rape in Ukraine, Belarusian opposition leader visits Czechia, and transport companies to sell marigolds to fight cancer.
5 ways Prague urban planners aim to change the future cityscape
From protecting panoramas to pedestrians, the Czech capital has set out a plan for a kinder, gentler, easier to navigate city.
Cast your vote for naming Prague Zoo’s endangered pangolins
The public can now weigh on what Czech name to give the scale-covered critters from Taiwan.
Pick herbs and plant trees: 5 ways to celebrate Earth Day in Prague this weekend
Numerous family-friendly events are being held this year that focus on the protection of our planet.
New housing is still one of the safest investments in the Czech capital
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Despite the scarce supply of new housing in Prague, there are some attractive properties below the average market price.
Uncertainty clouds Czechia’s climate goals amid Ukraine crisis
The Czech government’s plans to meet EU climate targets are in doubt due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Czech coal mine to transform into tourist-friendly tropical greenhouses
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The Eden Silesia project would be part of a global network of greenhouses built for climate research.
Greenpeace celebrates three decades of activism in the Czech lands
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While the Czech branch of Greenpeace opened 30 years ago, its activities predate the Velvet Revolution.
An online tool calculates the carbon footprint of classic Czech meals
Traditional dishes like beef guláš and svíčková na smetaně score the highest for environmental impact.
Prague's Clementinum records warm start to the year
Beijing Winter Olympics to officially start today, Zeman calls for calm over Russia-Ukraine tensions, the Czech Republic has a new ‘unicorn' start-up.
Last straw? Czechia's disposable plastics ban moves forward
The proposal to limit single-use plastics and increase recycling aligns Czech law with EU directives.
What's gray water? A Czech environmental expert explains this growing trend
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Skanska Reality’s Miroslav Kobera says that more and more people are interested in sustainable living.
Construction starts on Prague’s first trolleybus line in half a century
2022 will be a turning point of bus transportation, with the launch of trolleybuses, electric buses, and possibly testing of a hydrogen bus.
Summer schedule announced for night train from Prague to Berlin and Brussels
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Trains have much less impact on the environment than planes, but night routes have all but vanished in Europe in recent decades.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 10, 2021
Reading charity supports hundreds of projects, fish decorations bringing life back to Bečva, shoemaker wins entrepreneur of the year award.
Shore-to-door delivery meets growing demand for seafood in landlocked Czech Republic
Boxxi e-shop is celebrating a year on the market with an expanded offering that reflects a growing local appetite for health-boosting fish.
