Consumption of medical cannabis has quadrupled in the Czech Republic
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A new law that allows for health insurance to cover 90 percent of the cost led to the surge.
New Lego flowers for grownups brighten up lockdown in Czech Republic
The company, which has a factory in the Czech Republic, has seen a rise in sales; sadly one Prague-based brick attraction has closed due to COVID.
Petřín cable car to be renovated with a new track and modern cabin design
The existing system has an estimated five years of service left and requires heavy maintenance.
Václav Havel Airport Prague’s Terminal 3 will run on solar power
The terminal for private flights will have a complete renovation to bring it up to modern standards.
Blizzard conditions heading to Czech Republic: Prague could see snow on Wednesday
Heavy snow and freezing rain are expected across the Czech Republic this week; drivers are urged to use caution.
Rules for traveling between the Czech Republic and Britain change in January
Visas will be required for stays longer that six months, travel insurance will be required and phone roaming rates will apply
Plan to bring affordable housing to young families in Prague gets early approval
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The city aims to create new cooperative housing to help young families and people in key professions
Employer survey: Bleak outlook for jobs in the Czech Republic for 2021
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Widespread layoffs are anticipated in gastronomy, while the e-commerce and logistics sectors will lack qualified candidates
New survey ranks Czech hospitals countrywide: how did Prague facilities stack up?
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The Hospital of the Czech Republic 2020 ranking reviewed patient satisfaction and safety among other factors.
Ice swimming: A chilly Czech holiday tradition gains pandemic popularity
Before watching Czech "otužilci" swim the Vltava on Dec. 26, learn more about this not-for-the-faint-of-heart pastime.
Prague's newest green space is planned for a recreated island in the Karlín and Libeň districts
An international competition to design a park on a re-created Rohan Island will take place next year.
Babiš: First vaccines to arrive on Boxing Day, but public will have to wait until February
The European Medicines Agency has approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in Europe
Nail allegedly from Jesus’ crucifixion found in a secret chamber in a Czech monastery
A gold-decorated box in a hidden cavity has been left untouched and forgotten since the time of the Hussite Wars.
Reader stories: Separated from family over the holidays and a very first Christmas in Prague
With COVID-19 restrictions forcing many to cancel their annual travel plans, we spoke to readers who will be homesick for the holidays.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 21, 2020
The Czech Republic will cancel flights from Britain, govt. to debate tightening of restrictions, prolonged emergency state Wednesday
Prague City Hall makes a U-turn, agrees on plans for a parallel airport runway
The Prague Assembly voted in favor of a parallel runway, it is called for accelerated construction of the railway to the airport
Raise a pivo in protest: Czech pub owners to make beer-mug chain from Malá Strana to Old Town Square
Government pandemic restrictions have pushed many pub owners and restauranteurs to the brink of financial disaster.
