Many Prague exchange offices ignoring new consumer protection rules
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Exchange offices still post VIP rates and refuse to cancel the transaction within three hours
Prague plans to better integrate new metro lines with trains in the future
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New metro lines planned to make synergy with urban railways are the key to Prague’s future, according to two deputy mayors
Prague wins Red Dot design awards for T3 Coupé tram and public furniture
Prague won two prizes at the international Red Dot Design Awards: for the T3 Coupé and new city furniture
Prague taxi rates may rise for the first time in 13 years
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Taxi prices should rise to match inflation, with one kilometer reaching CZK 36
Two new UNESCO World Heritage Sites named in the Czech Republic
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The Czech Republic has two new UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing the country’s total to 14
Afraid of crowds? Google Maps now shows if Prague’s trains and trams are full
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A new crowd-sourced feature on Google Maps should tell people which connections have the most seats available
See inside Prague's Hrzán and Liechtenstein Palaces on Cyril and Methodius Day
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Two state-owned palaces, Hrzánský palác and Lichtenštejnský palác, will be open to the public on July 5; both have impressive interior décor
Prague’s tourism and film professionals count on a boost from Spider-Man: Far From Home
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Spider-Man: Far From Home is one of the most high-profile international films to shoot in Prague since 2006’s Casino Royale
Incredibly hot June broke Prague’s all-time record
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June was two degrees warmer than the previous record holder, and also had the hottest day on record
Prague’s metro and tram closures caused temporary chaos
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Despite lots of advance warning, and an alternative bus service to cover the closed metro stops, there were long lines and chaos
Prague Castle was most visited Czech site in 2018, but tourism experts encourage people to go elsewhere
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Sites in Prague dominated the list of attractions in 2018; CzechTourism, though, is trying to promote less congested sites
Prague's Vyšehrad offers some relaxing sightseeing away from the gridlocked crowds
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Prague’s other castle, Vyšehrad, is filled with history and a pleasant escape from the overtouristed city center
Prague bus drivers reportedly leave A/C off to save fuel costs
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According to Aktuálně.cz, Prague bus drivers aren’t turning on the A/C to avoid penalties for using excessive fuel
Honest Czechs are seventh most likely in the world to return a lost wallet
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People in six Czech cities scored highly when it came to returning lost wallets even when there was money inside.
Znojmo gets a shout out as one of the world’s prettiest small towns
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The South Moravian town of Znojmo was ranked as one of the most beautiful small towns in the world
Czechs have the world's best sense of humor, says Monty Python's Michael Palin
Michael Palin says the Czechs feel everything is up for laughter, and do not have a laughter ceiling like other countries
Prague has its own summer solstice 'Stonehenge' at Charles Bridge and Prague Castle
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On the summer solstice, the Old Town side of Charles Bridge lines up with St Vitus’ Cathedral for a sunset show that was planned in the 14th century
