Prague rings in 2023 as celebrants ignore fireworks ban
This year's New Year's Eve was quieter than usual in the Czech capital, though partiers ignored a ban on fireworks in the city center and near waterfronts.
Prague lights up to celebrate 30 years of Czech statehood
January 1, 2023 will mark 30 years since the foundation of the Czech Republic, and its capital city will celebrate with lights, flags, and a special tram.
Czech scientists say fireworks create a ‘toxic shower’ of dangerous chemicals
Representatives of the Czech Academy of Sciences say a ban on fireworks should be considered due to the dangerous chemicals they put into the ecosystem.
Czech man breaks own record, eats 205 plum dumplings in one hour
Radim Dvořáček from Ostrava was the winner of this year's plum dumpling eating contest, wolfing down 85 more dumplings than the second-place finisher.
Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
Fireworks remain banned in Prague’s city center on New Year’s Eve
People face a fine up to CZK 100,000 for setting off rockets or other devices in the historical center or near waterways or hospitals.
Prague City Hall: No fireworks or videomapping on New Year's Day
Due to the worsening pandemic situation, the city will not hold a big public celebration during the holiday season.
Czech man suffers serious injuries trying to blast garden mole with fireworks
A man in České Budějovice was taken to hospital with two broken legs after using illegal fireworks to try to rid his garden of a mischievous mole.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for October 27, 2021
"No Czech George Floyd" in Teplice says autopsy, tougher fines for use of fireworks at sports events, Google honors Czech inventor of contact lenses.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 16, 2021
MPs ban fireworks at sports events, two firefighters die in explosion in Kroměříž, Václav Havel exhibition begins in Prague, and autumn is coming.
Reminder: Fireworks banned through much of Prague on New Year's Eve
Since December, the use of fireworks in central Prague has been prohibited; the city reminds residents that the ban also applies to New Year's Eve
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Say goodbye to New Year's Eve fireworks in Prague this year
City Hall approves ban which will cover much of the city center, no city-sponsored display to take place.
New Year’s Day fireworks will take place in Prague 2 again
The district is stepping in with a fireworks show since Prague City Hall has canceled the main celebration
