Czech Drivers Among World’s Happiest
A new Driver Satisfaction Index from traffic & navigation app Waze ranks the world’s most satisfied drivers, and Czechs rate surprisingly high
Cat Cafés Spread Through Prague
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Cat lovers now have four feline-filled destinations in the Czech capital, in Karlín, New Town, Žižkov, and Smíchov
Call it Czechia! UK Body Recommends Axing ‘Czech Republic’
The UK’s Permanent Committee on Geographical Names has advised using the short-form Czechia in all contexts to replace the longer name
Prague’s No Segway Signs to Come in November
A total of 600 “No Segway” signs will be posted across Prague at a cost of 4 million crowns so the city can enforce its new ban
Czech Republic Ranked 4th Best Country for Expats
HSBC’s Expat Explorer 2016 poll includes the Czech Republic among the world’s best countries for expats; Singapore tops the list
Prague’s Newest Surgeon is a Robot
The Da Vinci Xi surgery robot, now operating in Prague’s Na Homolce hospital, could help save thousands of lives
Miloš Zeman Endorses Trump, Slams Obama
“If I were an American citizen, I would vote for Donald Trump” the Czech president stated during an interview with iDnes yesterday
Czech Team Wins World Cup of Carp Fishing
Three carp weighing in at nearly 60kg were hauled in by a Czech team at Nové Mlýny this weekend to win the World Carp Classic
Czech Republic to Follow French Lead with Plastic Ban?
A ban on plastic products is unlikely in the Czech Republic, but a mandatory fee on all bags should take effect from 2018
Czech Republic & V4 May Threaten UK Brexit Deal
V4 countries are ready to block any Brexit terms from the UK if they don’t include the right for their citizens to live and work in the country
Czech School Bans Mobile Phones
An elementary school in Mladé Buky has come up with a unique solution for dealing with students glued to their mobiles during the school day
Google Doodle Celebrates Jára Cimrman’s 50th Birthday
The iconic inventor, poet, and all-around genius, once voted “The Greatest Czech” despite being a fictional character, turns 50 today
Try Top Czech Wines at Prague Castle this Weekend
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The 11th edition of the Castle’s annual Wine Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 17-18
Czech MPs Vote that Government Officials May Not Own Media
Media mogul and Czech Finance Minister Andrej Babiš has a problem after Czech MPs approve the “Lex Babiš” law he claims is solely directed at him
Prague Rated Among World’s 10 Most Sustainable Cities
A new 2016 Sustainable City Index from global consultancy firm Arcadis ranks the Czech capital among the world’s leading cities
Record September Heat Wave Spreads Through Czech Republic
Many of the country’s measuring stations are noting record highs, but forecasts call for a cooldown over the weekend
How Prague's Lampposts Help Save Lives
Every lamppost in Prague has a six-digit number posted at eye-level, and their purpose serves a greater importance than you might think
