Czech insurance could cover up to 90 percent of medical cannabis
Medical cannabis should be 90 percent covered by Czech insurance companies, but some politicians have privacy concerns
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
Taxi prices should rise to match inflation, with one kilometer reaching CZK 36
Two new UNESCO World Heritage Sites named in the Czech Republic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
According to Aktuálně.cz, Prague bus drivers aren’t turning on the A/C to avoid penalties for using excessive fuel
Return of the Blob: Prague's unusual National Library project may not be dead after all
The rights to the design for Jan Kaplický’s ultramodern Eye Over Prague are now property of the Culture Ministry and National Library
Prague plans more cooperative housing to help the middle class buy their own flats
The city is looking to work with developers and housing cooperative managers to make affordadle housing for middle-income Prague professionals
Czech Republic may get a new state holiday to mark 1968 Soviet-led invasion
The lower house of Czech Parliament is backing a day of remembrance for victims of the Warsaw Pact invasion
Honest Czechs are seventh most likely in the world to return a lost wallet
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
The South Moravian town of Znojmo was ranked as one of the most beautiful small towns in the world






