Prague Spring enters second week with star debuts, tributes, and chamber highlights
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After a dazzling opening week, concertgoers can expect another packed program through May 25. Here are the highlights for the weekend and week ahead.
Czech news in brief for May 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia open to 5 percent defense GDP if NATO agrees, Czech, German police tackle border delays, and Czechs bet big as faith in hockey team fading.
Czechia says goodbye to its ‘Robert Redford,’ the man who made Karlovy Vary matter
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Thousands honored the legacy of Karlovy Vary Film Festival president and Czech cultural icon Jiří Bartoška at Prague's Rudolfinum Tuesday.
Czechia’s nuclear gamble: Why a power plant deal is fueling EU feuds
A legal dispute has drawn the attention of the European Commission, and involves a battle between France and Czechia concerning a construction contract.
EU pledges €5.5 million to back Prague-based Radio Free Europe
The EU’s move to support RFE/RL highlights growing concern over the broader need for independent media amid geopolitical tensions.
Czech news in brief for May 21: Wednesday's top headlines
US exit from Ukraine talks would aid Putin, says Pavel, Czech police investigate HHC poisonings, and thousands bid farewell to Bartoška in Prague.
New driving rule: You can now hit the road in Czechia without carrying a license
This new amendment to the Road Traffic Act, approved earlier this year, only applies while driving in Czechia.
Teens in Czechia face widespread cyberbullying and online hate, survey finds
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The country is significantly above the EU average in both cyberbullying and online hate speech among young people.
Major disruption on Prague metro: Power failure halts C line service
This is the line's second major issue in as many days: a replacement bus service is available for those who will be affected on the commute home.
From Erasmus to airport e-gates: What new UK-EU deal means for Czechia
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A new agreement brings the UK ever so slightly nearer the EU with new agreements spanning travel, study, and trade.
Czechia backs WHO pandemic pact as Slovakia rejects deal
Czechia supports a WHO pandemic treaty affirming national sovereignty, while Slovakia's rejection sparks coalition rift and backlash over disinformation.
Czech news in brief for May 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech FM: Gaza aid must be ensured, public farewell for actor Jiří Bartoška begins today, and the Czech hockey team faces U.S. in group finale at worlds.
Czechia slips in EU Prosperity Index as housing crisis deepens
The Nordic countries continue to dominate the top of the rankings, with Austria breaking into the highest tier for the first time.
Wegovy launches in Czechia: New era for obesity treatment begins
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The Danish diabetes drug is now officially available for weight loss in Czechia, offering a medically supervised option to help tackle obesity.
German man sentenced to seven years for fatal bottle attack on Welsh tourist in Prague
The 27-year-old, who admitted to striking the victim was also ordered to pay €195,000 to the victim’s children and banned from Czechia for a decade.
Czech news in brief for May 19: Monday's top headlines
Czechs to face Germany in penultimate WC match, Czech hill Říp is remnant of ancient lava lake, and Dan Brown spotted in Prague.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 tips for surviving the week ahead in Czechia
Check your heating bill carefully, free activities in Prague this week, and tips for early-bird coffee and free English-language audio content.
