Amid war in Ukraine, Czechia sees a worrying rise in Russophobia
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to spike in anti-Russian sentiment in the Czech Republic.
Online portal 'Stand With Ukraine' launches in Czechia
The Stojíme za Ukrajinou movement has streamlined fundraising and support efforts with help from IT community volunteers Česko.Digital.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Prime Minister Fiala speaks at Wenceslas Square protest, peace talks to begin at Belarus border, Czechs called back from Russia, Belarus amid flight bans.
Thousands protest Russian invasion of Ukraine in Prague and Brno
Plus: Czech Republic closes airspace to Russian airlines, Czech officials push for tougher sanctions on Russia, and more weekend headlines.
Baby kangaroos now peeking out of pockets at Prague Zoo
An unusually large number of kangaroos can be seen in the zoo’s Darwin’s Crater exhibit.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Czech lower house calls Russian invasion 'barbaric', Czech entrepreneurs give big, and mobile operators enable free calls from Czechia to Ukraine.
National Museum and other Prague landmarks fly Ukrainian flag
The National Theater will perform the Ukrainian anthem at Václav Havel Square, a protest is planned for Wenceslas Square at 5 p.m.
Prague Castle mathematically ranked Europe’s third-most beautiful landmark
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A rather cryptic list ranks popular attractions by how far they deviate from the Golden Ratio of classical art.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
The Czech Republic responds to developments in Ukraine with President Zeman set to give a speech later this morning.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Large rally in support of Ukraine held in Wenceslas Square, first direct train to Vienna's airport departs from Prague, and more daily headlines.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022
The Czech Republic stands by Ukraine, B-52 bomber lands in Czechia as part of NATO exercises, and an iconic candy bar wrapper gets a modern update.
Mother and son find silver coin trove while hiking in Moravia
Last year set a record for archaeological finds in Wallachia, and this year is now off to a good start.
Google Maps adds new-and-improved level of street detail for Prague
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The exact details of intersections and traffic islands will be of use to people with baby carriages and wheelchair users.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, Feb. 21, 2022
Czechs told to leave Ukraine, Lidl opening large store in the center of Prague, and strong winds continue to wreak havoc across the country.
Europe is 'close to war,' says Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Plus: Czech Foreign Ministry to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine, start to 2022 is Czech Republic's windiest on record, and more weekend headlines.
Embryos from Czech-born endangered rhinos last hope to save species
There are now 14 fertilized embryos from the world’s last two northern white rhinos – both of whom were born in Dvůr Králové's zoo.
Police detain Czechs smuggling marijuana to Britain
Plus: Miloš Forman would have been 90 today, President Zeman to appear in parliament, damage being assessed after strong winds in Czechia.
