Christmas in Czechia: Shop closures, transport changes, and fun things to do
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An overview of opening hours as well as public transport changes this holiday season and tips for non-traditional ways to celebrate.
Prague switches off Christmas tree in solidarity with Ukraine
Christmas trees in major cities and lights on iconic buildings around the world were switched off Wednesday for one minute.
Hollywood stars Danny Glover and Brian Cox to attend Prague Comic-Con
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The program hasn't yet been announced for the 2023 event, however, comic creator Jason Aaron has also been confirmed.
Prague will extend public transport hours past midnight on New Year's Eve
The city's public transit authority has also announced that it will operate a limited service through mid-February.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Prague marks the first day of Hanukkah with Menorah-lighting ceremonies
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Two venues in the Czech capital will light candles to honor the first day of the Jewish Festival of Lights on Dec. 18.
Prague hospitals ban visits amid surge in cases of respiratory diseases
Prague's Thomayerova and Na Homolce hospitals have both placed a temporary ban on visitors in the week leading up to the Christmas holidays.
25+ tips for ringing in the New Year in Prague from champagne buffets to rooftop views
This year's offerings range from upmarket to low key and include a champagne buffet, international eats, and NYE with a view.
Prague sends hundreds of heaters to Ukrainian cities
The Central Moravian city of Olomouc dispatched hundreds of generators to Kolomyia, in Western Ukraine.
Prague Castle's Deer Moat to reopen to the public after four years
The spacious Deer Moat at Prague Castle will be fully reopened to the public after years of repairs.
Historic Czech locales celebrate 30 years of UNESCO status
Prague, Český Krumlov, and Telč became the first Czech locations to make the UNESCO World Heritage List on December 4, 1992.
Prague Castle's art gallery will reopen to the public for first time since 2019
One of the most popular attractions at Prague Castle will reopen to the public in January after lengthy renovations complicated by the pandemic.
Prague ranked Europe's third most festive city for a magical Christmas
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A new compilation from Holidu compares the most festive destinations in Europe, with Berlin and Vienna nabbing the top two spots ahead of Prague.
Prague's fleet of Christmas trams hits the tracks today
From 5:00 p.m. this evening, Prague trams decked out with Christmas lights will travel across the Czech capital through the holidays.
CNN ranks Prague's Christmas markets among best to visit in 2022
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In a new list of the best Christmas markets taking place this year, CNN rates Prague's markets at Old Town and Wenceslas Square among the top 15.
Prague sees first snowfall of 2022-23 winter season
A light dusting of snow can be seen on Prague rooftops this morning, with up to seven centimeters reported in other locations around the Czech Republic.
GALLERY: 90,000 pack Prague's Národní to mark Velvet Revolution
Despite the bad weather, organizers are reporting their largest turnout ever for the annual event marking the fall of the communist regime.
