Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
New government to wait until after Christmas, Czech animated film nominated for Golden Globe, Miss Czech Republic takes a stand for women's rights.
Prague’s Loreta will chime a Christmas tune for the first time in a century
The 27-bell carillon can be programmed like a music box, but until recently it played just one tune.
Events across Prague to mark 10 years since Václav Havel’s death
Concerts, films, a procession and more are planned to recall the life of the dissident and former president.
Czech daily news roundup: Monday, December 6, 2021
Hemsworth regrets filming in Prague, Prague Mayor skates as St. Nicholas, new government aims to cut budget deficit.
WATCH: Aussie action star Chris Hemsworth's snowy Prague train ride
The actor kicked off filming on the action-packed Netflix sequel Friday by posting a short but snowy scene from Prague
Czech adaptation of Martin McDonagh play shut down after playwright issues race clause
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The play has been performed in Czechia for a decade; currently the character of Toby is being portrayed by a white actor in blackface.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, December 3, 2021
Record Hollywood investment in the Czech Republic, border shootings case reopened, and Czech cancer research company gets a financial boost.
The best things to do in Prague this week: November 29–December 5
See festive nativity scenes, do socially-distanced glamping, stay at home and stream with a new Prague-shot holiday film, or enjoy Sunday brunch.
Czech morning news roundup: Feel-good Friday edition for November 26
Škoda unveils first electric bus for Prague, Run for Advent initiative to help children, and Chris Hemsworth and wife spotted in Prague.
New Amazon series ‘The Wheel of Time’ features spectacular Czech locations
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Bohemian Switzerland and Bohemian Paradise are featured heavily in the early episodes of the fantasy series intended to rival 'Game of Thrones.'
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Bird flu outbreak leads to lockdown for poultry, Czech counterintelligence highlights increased threats, O2 Czech Republic makes significant gains.
Private university devoted entirely to television studies is opening in Brno
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The new English-friendly institution aims to foster local TV talent by bringing foreign experts to the Czech Republic.
Prague's new 'At the Farter' bus stop inspired by backfiring Velorex of Czech film fame
Actor and ‘Vrchní, prchni!’ author Zdeněk Svěrák showed up to christen the new stop connecting Vršovice to Žižkov and Vinohrady.
The best things to do in Prague this week: November 22–28
The Old Town Square holiday market opens, several restaurants offer Thanksgiving turkey, and ice skating rinks open across Prague.
Snow is expected to fall on Prague by the end of this week
The Czech weather lore that says snow will fall shortly after St. Martin arrives on his white horse is likely to come true this year.
Prague avant-garde theatre pioneer breaks language barrier with bold performances
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Alfred ve dvoře is for "people who prefer art galleries," says artistic director Tomáš Procházka of the theatre's visual, non-verbal shows.
PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands mark Velvet Revolution anniversary in Prague
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Former president Václav Havel appeared on Wenceslas Square as a deep-fake hologram, while Prague, Dubai, and NYC lit up in the tricolor for the occasion.
