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Today's headlines (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022): Meteorologists issue smog warning for Czechia
Plus: Thirteen migrants from Syria detained in Moravia, new graffiti appears on Charles Bridge, and more.
Czech morning news: Top headlines for Aug. 3, 2022
Plus: Czech glider dies in a crash with a moving car, Zeman's suspicion of sabotage during hospitalization rejected, and more headlines.
World’s deepest freshwater cave in Moravia marks a new record
Plus: Rising energy and fuel prices may increase public transport fare, Prague police search for a man whose life is in danger, and more.
What does Czech law say about office temperatures?
Czech law sets minimums and maximums, while research finds that there is a gender divide over preferences.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (July 25–29, 2022) saw a record Czech forest fire continue, an action film legend plays tourist in Czechia, and a rare archeological discovery.
Morning news headlines: Action star Jet Li sends Instagram greetings from Karlštejn
Plus: Defending Prague Open champion loses in upset, Wizz Air to restore flights from London to Prague, Škoda operating profits fall, and more.
Listen to the new voice of Prague's public transport network
Plus: 29-year-old man who killed ex-girlfriend in government building is in hospital in critical condition.
Gas reserves filled to a record 80 percent to protect against shutdown
Plus: Two more large fires due to drought, monkeypox vaccine due to arrive, most new cases since April 12, and more.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (July 18–22, 2022) saw extreme heat, Czech officials pay respects to Ivana Trump, and the Astronomical Clock scandal addressed.
Cooling off in Prague: Sprinkler trucks, misting points, and fountains take the heat
The city has 21 sprinkler trucks on the streets, and the same number of new misting points have gone into operations since May.
Prague bans open fires for the rest of the week due to heatwave and drought
The ban includes not only barbecues and campfires, but also flying lanterns, torches, and even smoking in virtually any area with vegetation.
Govt. prepares a special energy tariff to aid households
Plus: Czech cyclist wins the longest bicycle race in the world, WWII veteran Josef Kaufman dies aged 95 years, and more.
June was the fourth warmest in Czechia since records began
The month was also above normal in precipitation, with some stations seeing extreme amounts in a short time.
Tropical summer weather returning to Czechia this week
Temperatures could possibly hit 36 degrees Celsius by the weekend, rain expected on Thursday.
Interactive map shows safe natural swimming areas in Czechia
With temps getting tropical this weekend, check out this handy resource for seeing where to make a splash in Prague and beyond.
Petřín Tower and City Hall to light up in blue for EU presidency
Plus: Hail destroys cars and homes, express train derails near Karlštejn, state of emergency ends in Czechia today.
American actor Liev Schreiber to attend Karlovy Vary film festival
Plus: General Petr Pavel to run for president, senate approves lower social insurance fees for part time jobs, and more.