Czechia’s internet began three decades ago with a single connection
Speeds now are 2,000 times what they were when the Czech Technical University in Prague first connected to Linz.
Subject of the Netflix documentary ‘The Tinder Swindler’ hid out in Prague
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The top-ranked doc starts a bit slow but turns into a riveting cat-and-mouse game.
Will Meta really shut down Facebook and Instagram in Czechia?
The story behind Mark Zuckerberg's threat to shut down the company’s major apps in Europe, and why your social media will likely survive.
For a real daily challenge, try playing Wordle in Czech
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Two versions of the popular game let you try to guess a new five-letter word every day.
New Czech ‘unicorn’ heralds an era of remarkable growth for Czech startups
Czech startups are going from strength to strength amid booming times for the nation’s technology industry.
Social media saves traditional herb shop in the heart of Prague
When an old-fashioned herb shop in central Prague announced its closure, support on social media led to a new lease of life.
Czech National Bank raises interest rates to a twenty-year high
Plus: Deal on Turów mine may be imminent, Czech hockey team beat hosts China in opening Olympic tie, Bulovka BioBox opens for contagious patients.
Forbes’ '30 under 30' reveals the most influential young Czechs
Athletes, musicians, influencers, and business leaders made it into Forbes’ prestigious ranking of the country’s most powerful young people.
CNN names Czech Ledecká an "athlete to watch" in Beijing
Plus: IBM opens Artificial Intelligence center in Prague, HIV cases dropped in the Czech Republic in 2021, and Škoda unveils new electric car.
Czech Republic lags behind neighbors for “sexual wellness” according to new study
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The Czech Republic falls behind other European countries when it comes to sex positivity although America leads the way.
Prague's Old-New Synagogue to light up for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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A new map app sharing stories of 30,000 Holocaust victims from the Czech capital has also been released to mark the occasion.
Czech Republic lacks vital anti-corruption laws, says latest transparency index
Plus: Czech Republic unhappy with EU nuclear proposals, Czechoslovak Holocaust survivor dies in Sweden, first foal of the year born at National Stud Farm.
New Czech software could be ushering in human-level automatic translation
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The CUBBITT automatic translation system, developed by language experts at Charles University, has been found to outperform global competitors.
Czech air quality in 2021 was among the best in 10 years
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Covid restrictions and better weather led to a drop in concentrations of some pollutants.
Agnieszka Holland to direct new biopic about famed Prague writer Franz Kafka
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The life of the Prague-based surrealist writer who died at age 40 will be shown as a mosaic of events.
Czech coffee geeks launch a Tripadvisor for European cafés
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The brand-new mobile app helps coffee lovers find the best cup both in the Czech Republic and throughout the EU.
Czech police report steep increase in illegal immigration in 2021
More top headlines for Prague and the Czech Republic for Friday, January 14, 2022.
