Czech daily news roundup: Monday, March 28, 2022
Refugee wave in Czechia slows down, state of emergency should last until June, dispute endangers Metro D construction.
Prague's public transport ferries return for 2022 season
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As of this weekend, ferries have resumed operation after a winter break and are transporting passengers between banks of the Vltava river in Prague.
Planned Prague bridge could be named after Madeleine Albright
The bridge for pedestrians, bikes, and public transit will link the Prague 4 and Prague 5 districts.
Prague Castle’s gardens and moat reopen on April 1
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Security checks upon entry will continue to be enforced during the Russian-Ukraine war.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Fiala underlines unity with Kyiv visit, price chaos resulting from Ukraine war goes on, Zeman approves 2022 state budget.
How well do you know Prague? New app showcases architectural history
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An online map developed for city planners has been made available to the public, and it is filled with historical details.
Prague won’t increase public transport fares, despite higher fuel costs
Fuel prices have risen significantly since the war began in Ukraine and are not expected to return to their previous levels soon.
Prague responds to boom in cycling with plans for new routes
The city is updating its master plan for bike routes to meet increased demand and improve safety.
Construction starts on Prague’s long-delayed metro D line
The city will receive a building permit in the coming weeks after an appeal to block it was rejected.
Russian-Ukrainian war set to impact Czechia's troubled tourism industry
Both Prague and the spa region will be hit by not only the loss of Russian tourists but by visitors wary of the current situation.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, March 4, 2022
Czech troops being sent to NATO's eastern flank, impunity agreed for Czechs wishing to fight in Ukraine, 5,000 refugees reaching Czechia every day.
Czech PM: Migration wave from Ukraine to Czechia has begun
An estimated 20,000 refugees have arrived in the Czech Republic from Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict Thursday.
Assistance centers for Ukrainian refugees opening in Prague and throughout Czechia
People arriving from Ukraine need to go through a registration process, and will be provided with housing and other aid.
Prague Castle mathematically ranked Europe’s third-most beautiful landmark
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A rather cryptic list ranks popular attractions by how far they deviate from the Golden Ratio of classical art.
Prague pushes bike-sharing into the future with updated rules
A memorandum defines places where bike’s cannot be parked and calls for operators to set up complaint lines.
WATCH: Revelers pack Prague's 22 tram for a wild ride on 2/22/22
A live reportage Tuesday night captured the spirit surrounding this "magical" numerical date.
Photograph Prague’s tram 22 on Feb. 22, 2022, at 22:22
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Prague’s Public Transit Company has listed a dozen places to make a once in a lifetime photo, but asks people not to try to all ride at once.
