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.
Facing center or straight ahead? Praguers can now vote on metro seating
Metro passenger can answer 12 questions to help determine the future configuration of metro seating.
Winning designs for Prague Market revitalization project revealed
The long-neglected area in Holešovice will undergo a multi-year transformation into a shopping and culinary center.
Poll: Will you still wear a respirator on Czech public transport?
The legal obligation to cover your mouth and nose on public transit ends at midnight, but many experts urge caution.
Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
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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.
Prague's newest tram line opens with retro and historic vehicles
A new tram line from Sídliště Barrandov to Holyně was inaugurated this weekend during a ceremony that included some of the city's classic trams.
Heavy snowfall forecast in parts of Bohemia tonight
Plus: Czech parliament to debate media ownership law, construction of Metro line D to begin on April 21, VW considers huge factory in Czechia.
New train connection will link Prague to the German-Danish border
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The existing train route to Hamburg will be extended in June and will be mostly powered by renewable resources.
As vehicle prices accelerate, medium-term rentals are a smart alternative
Not ready to buy or sign a lease? A unique Czech company offers another way to get behind the wheel.
Lost in Prague? The city will pilot new navigation signs this summer
Totems, obelisks, and signposts for pedestrians will all have a unified look and increased modern functionality.
Prague Castle ranked one of the world’s best deals for tourists
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On the other hand, New York’s Empire State Building was cited as the biggest rip-off due to its massive entry fee.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Czech billionaires' wealth grows significantly, Babiš undergoes eyelid surgery, Prague metro gets 5G phone signal.
On this day in 1937: The first flight landed at the Prague airport
Václav Havel Airport Prague's history began 85 years ago with a 14-passenger plane landing on its grass runway.
WATCH: Folk singer advises Ukrainians on how to be 'proper Czechs'
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The musician describes the song, "Proper Czech" (Správnej Čech) as an attempt to “Welcome all friends from Ukraine."
Český Krumlov to host world premiere of 17th-century opera
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This year's Festival of Baroque Arts in Český Krumlov will open with the first-ever performance of La Vaghezza del Fato, an opera written in 1672.
Service at one of Prague's busiest tram intersections will be disrupted in April
Work at Anděl in Prague’s Smíchov will take place in four phases and require detours to several important tram routes.
