Lítačka app will combine public transit with shared bikes and cars in Prague
A pilot project will make it easier to use alternative means of transit with a single registration and app.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug. 22–26) saw anarchists mark Ukrainian Independence Day in Prague, gorgeous glass go on display in the Crystal Valley, and more.
There are almost as many cars as people in Prague
Figures from the Technical Road Administration show that the number of kilometers driven last year almost reached pre-pandemic levels.
Olšina Trail: A formerly off-limits military area offers a stunning glimpse of nature
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A seven-kilometer walk around a pond lets you see some rare birds and plants in a setting that was undisturbed for decades.
The era of cheap flights is over, but fall might see a slight fare drop
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A wide range of factors from higher fuel prices to staff shortages mean that truly cheap flights won’t be coming back.
Prague ranks among the least bike-friendly cities in new global biking index
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According to a 2022 ranking, which evaluates cities' cycling infrastructure, Prague was ranked 73rd among 90 cities.
New bistro lets you sip a craft beer in a decommissioned tram parked in Prague 6
The formerly abandoned tram loop has been revitalized and will become a small cultural center for the Dlabačov neighborhood.
Prague 5 has city's smelliest public transport passengers, says new survey
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Only about half of Prague's public transport passengers shower daily, according to a new Ipsos survey about the Czech capital's cleaning habits.
Attendance at Prague tourist attractions still below pre-Covid figures
Fewer foreign tourists are having an impact on towers and Prague Castle, but Prague Zoo and the Botanical Gardens have recovered.
There's now a cheaper, easier way to send and receive packages abroad from Czechia
A Brno-based company is revolutionizing online shipping with lower-cost and faster delivery services, especially to post-Brexit Britain.
Czech Football Association being investigated for fraud
Plus: New leisure area opens under the Nusle bridge and debris of fallen veteran plane to be used for constructing new one.
Aviation woes easing, with Czech airports reporting little chaos
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Air ticket sales seem to have peaked for the summer season, and in some cases surpassed pre-Covid levels.
A Czech taxi company is promising a safer ride to the airport
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Prague’s family-friendly taxi service not only shuttles kids to school but gets families to or from the airport with minimal fuss.
Pilot dies in the crash of a World War II plane at Czech airshow
The Hurricane Mk.IV from the Prague-Točna Aviation Museum was the last of its kind that was still capable of flying.
Prague Airport ranks among Europe's 10 top-rated airports
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Going by average Google user reviews, Prague's Václav Havel Airport comes in at number eight among European airports, while Athens takes the top spot.
Czech Republic sees rise in number of accidents involving e-scooters
Accidents involving e-scooters in Czech cities have seen an increase this year, according to local emergency room physicians.
Prague ranks high for its beauty, according to ‘scientific analysis’
The Golden City has a high number of buildings that match the golden ratio, which has been a measurement of beauty since ancient times.
