Dark times? Prague ranks as one of the dimmest world capitals
The Czech capital has ranked in the bottom 10 of a list of the most brightly lit cities, but that may not be a bad thing.
Czech project to make water from dry air wins prize at Dubai Expo
Over 1 million people visited the Czech pavilion at Expo 2020 in the six months it was open.
Czech nurse acquitted of multiple murder charges
In 2014, the acquitted woman was charged with killing six patients in a hospital in Rumburk, North Bohemia.
Poll: Will you still wear a respirator on Czech public transport?
The legal obligation to cover your mouth and nose on public transit ends at midnight, but many experts urge caution.
Psychological support line will help Ukrainian refugees in Czechia heal
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Sluchatko (Receiver) is a new helpline providing psychological support in Ukrainian and Russian for Ukrainian refugees.
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Weekend escape: Come for the spa, stay for the architectural splendor
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The country's second largest spa town, Mariánské Lázně makes for a great short stay that lets you switch off from the daily grind.
Prague's new ‘corrency’ doubles purchasing power at local businesses
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A pilot project encouraging people to shop locally is being rolled out for Prague 1 today.
Cosmetic surgery is no longer taboo in the Czech Republic
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More women (and men) are turning to the experts for a touch-up, according to the Institute of Clinical and Aesthetic Medicine Asklepion.
Czech Health Ministry launches new campaign to encourage vaccination and booster shots
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
A new policy could see Czech schools drop the second language requirement
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The proposed curriculum change would be one of the most significant changes to come to Czech primary school in decades.
Acclaimed authors write new “chapter” in education for Prague-based international school
Park Lane International School’s annual “Chapters Day” connects students with top talent for a day devoted to hot topics and great books.
Major incident leaves tens of thousands without water in Prague
A major fault in water supply lines left people without drinking water in large areas of Prague 5 and 13.
20 helpful resources for Ukrainian refugees in Czechia
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A regularly update guide to services ad useful tools for Ukrainian refugees in Prague and the Czech Republic.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Covid caused significant increase in healthcare costs, Czechia donates chemical warfare equipment to Ukraine, communist daily paper stops printing.
Prostate cancer drug developed by Czech scientist approved in U.S.
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The innovative drug could be a model for other types a cancer therapies, according to nuclear chemist Martina Benešová.
Covid cases and hospitalizations continues to fall in Czechia
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic
Clocks spring forward one hour in the Czech Republic this weekend
Summer time begins in the Czech Republic (and much of Europe) at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning as clocks go forward and skip an hour.
