Czech Terezín survivor uses TikTok to shed light on Holocaust
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Gidon Lev was among representatives of European Jewish communities who met in Prague this week to honor the past and talk about keeping it alive.
Continued aid to Ukraine remains important for security, says Czech chief of staff
Chief of Staff Major General Karel Řehka outlined the importance of continued support to Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Historic Prague Castle pub reopens following lengthy renovation
The bar area of the historic pub next to St. Vitus Cathedral is now open, the restaurant and a wine bar will follow in early April.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
New UK ambassador to Czechia shares video of his first morning commute in Prague
Matthew Field took office yesterday, replacing former ambassador Nick Archer.
National Gallery Prague to exhibit Czech masters Mánes and Brandl in 2023
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Other NGP exhibition planned for this year will display 19th century watercolors, and significant works from 1939 to the present day.
Rally Dakar spectator dies after fatal collision with Czech driver's vehicle
Driver Aleš Loprais confirmed on social media that the death was connected with his truck.
Protesters bring Becherovka, boxers, and an inflatable raft to Prague Castle
Hundreds attended a Sunday demonstration at Prague Castle to bid farewell to Miloš Zeman and highlight the importance of the presidential election.
Czech police investigate the death of a woman and her son as murder-suicide
The pair went missing in Krkonoše mountains over the holidays; their bodies were discovered by police Monday.
Prague switches off Christmas tree in solidarity with Ukraine
Christmas trees in major cities and lights on iconic buildings around the world were switched off Wednesday for one minute.
VZP monopoly on foreigners' insurance to remain in place for now
The state health insurance company's five-year monopoly over foreigner's commercial insurance was approved by the lower house of parliament last year.
Prague police shoot man who stabbed two women
One of the victims is in serious condition and was put into an induced coma.
Prague sends hundreds of heaters to Ukrainian cities
The Central Moravian city of Olomouc dispatched hundreds of generators to Kolomyia, in Western Ukraine.
A record-high number of foreign students studied at Czech universities last year
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The numbers of students from India and Belarus are gradually increasing, the Czech Statistical Office said in a new report.
Czech Prime Minister unveils street named for Václav Havel in Luxembourg
An installation that plays Havel's voice was also revealed at the ceremony in the capital city's Kirchberg neighborhood.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
Czech president signs bill allowing sanctions against foreigners
Known internationally as the Magnitsky Act, the bill was one of eight signed into law by Miloš Zeman on Wednesday.
