Czech daily news roundup: Monday, April 19, 2022
Pražská plynárenská requests financial aid, Putin-allied billionaire want to build in Brno, Czech ski season ends.
Charity Easter market debuts at Mariánské náměstí
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An Easter market run by non-profits at Mariánské náměstí has welcomed visitors for the first time.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Plastics ban set for approval today, Czech senators heading to Ukraine, forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland extinguished.
From markets to brunch: 10 ways to enjoy Easter in Prague and beyond
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From brunch to family activities, take advantage of the long weekend and lovely weather this Easter.
Uncertainty clouds Czechia’s climate goals amid Ukraine crisis
The Czech government’s plans to meet EU climate targets are in doubt due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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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.
Refugee women serve up Ukrainian cuisine from Prague food truck
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Visitors to the Prague Market can enjoy a delicious meal themselves or buy a portion of food for those in need.
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.
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 coal mine to transform into tourist-friendly tropical greenhouses
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The Eden Silesia project would be part of a global network of greenhouses built for climate research.
Prague welcomes spring with warm weather in the forecast
Plus: 16th-century Czech brewery to undergo restoration, former Czech president refuses to give up medal awarded by Putin, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia edges out Italy, France, and Spain in 2022 World Happiness Report
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This year’s findings show an increase in acts of goodwill the world over amid tough times and addresses changing conceptions of happiness.
From Maypoles to Morana: Czech spring traditions to embrace
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From 'Deadly' Sunday to Witches Night, Czech culture heralds spring with different traditions – across multiple dates.
How Concierge Medicine is transforming healthcare in Czechia and around the world
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Dr. Jana Yanova, Co-Founder and Medical Director at Concierge Medicine Europe, talks about how traditional Czech healthcare is failing patients.
Russian-Ukrainian war set to impact Czechia's troubled tourism industry
Both Prague and the spa region will be hit by not only the loss of Russian tourists but by visitors wary of the current situation.
Vinohrady eatery salutes the food and wine of the Danube Valley
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At Danu Restaurant & Wine Cellar love and passion for regional wine spills into sauces, marinades, and even the bread.
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.
