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đ° WEEKEND NEWS RECAP
- Czech tourists are among those being evacuated from Rhodes amid devastating forest fires on the Greek island.
- Czech PM Petr Fiala has expressed disapproval over his Hungarian counterpart Viktor OrbĂĄn's statements that the Czech Republic had abandoned Hungary in its fight for EU sovereignty.
- Prague Zoo has opened a new aviary for rare songbirds from the Sichuan region of China.
- Czech President Petr Pavel showed support for electronic voting and cannabis legalization during an appearance at Colours of Ostrava.
- Prague Airport has revealed plans to accommodate a higher number of travelers which include terminal expansion and a runway addition.
- Former Czechoslovak Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Prime Minister Miroslav Toman died in a traffic accident at the age of 88.
âď¸TO DO THIS WEEK
- Monday, July 24|Famed Czech painter and illustrator Alfons Mucha was born on this day in 1860; see his work at the ongoing iMucha exhibit at Prague's Municipal House.
- Wednesday, July 26|Prague-based original rock band Future Gravity will perform in concert at KasĂĄrna KarlĂn to launch their new album.
- Thursday, July 27|Pop-up electronic music event Electric Universe In The Church comes to Prague's Church of St. Gabriel.
- Friday, July 28|Prague's new pedestrian bridge from HoleĹĄovice to KarlĂn opens, and connected summer hangouts are offering free beer to celebrate.
- Saturday, July 29|Design Market, featuring original goods from Czech artisans, will return to NĂĄmÄstĂ VĂĄclava Havla at Prague's National Theatre through Sunday.
- Sunday, July 30|Vietnam NĂĄplavka Market will bring authentic Vietnamese food, crafts, and much more to Prague's NĂĄplavka waterfront.
â POLL OF THE WEEK
Last week, we asked how much you thought people should tip in restaurants in Czechia. While 42 percent of respondents said 10 percent, a whopping 44 percent said nothing, advocating for higher wages.
This week, we're wondering: with President Petr Pavel showing support for the legalization of cannabis in the Czech Republic at the Colours of Ostrava festival this weekend, how do you feel about the issue?
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Should the Czech Republic legalize cannabis?
đť LISTEN ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE
Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist Alfons Mucha, known for his iconic theatrical posters and historical Slav Epic, was born on July 24, 1860.
Learn more about Mucha's life and work on this episode of the Bohemican podcast, which digs into the history, culture, traditions of the Czech lands.
đş WHAT TO STREAM THIS WEEK
One of the biggest hits of 2023 in Czechs cinemas is currently the #1 movie on Netflix in the Czech Republic.
Ostrov (Island) stars JiĹĂ Langmajer and Jana PlodkovĂĄ in a story about a married couple who become castaways on a desert island following a plane crash. It's now streaming on Netflix with English subtitles.
â YOUR MORNING CUP
Celebrate the birth of Alfons Mucha this week at the spectacular Art Nouveau Municipal House CafĂŠ, which is located inside the central Prague landmark and features many of the painter's iconic illustrations.
