Study: Czech Republic positioned as fintech leader with promising growth prospects
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According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group, the financial technology sector is poised for substantial growth by 2030.
Czech startup debuts ground-breaking burger made from lab-grown meat
The prototype, however, can't be served to domestic customers as the Czech Republic doesn't sanction sales of artificial meat.
Actor Johnny Depp 'returns' to Karlovy Vary in new festival promo spot
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The actor received a warm welcome as a guest of the festival in 2021; its 57th edition kicked off yesterday.
News in brief for July 1: České Budějovice named European Capital of Culture in 2028
The top headlines for Czechia for Saturday, July 1, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
National Museum in Prague opens a permanent exhibition just for kids
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The Children's Museum, a new permanent feature in the New Building, has interactive features meant to engage young minds.
Is that really Prosecco in your glass? Czech inspectors warn of faux bubbles
The Czech Food Inspectorate has released tips on how to tell if the Prosecco you are buying is authentic.
Summer holiday officially begins in Czechia today: How long does school break last?
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Today children at Czech schools receive their report card. These are the traditions for honoring the teacher, tips for camp, and more.
Same-sex marriage amendment passes in first reading: What's next as gay rights move ahead in Czechia?
The first reading is big step, but the amendment still has a long road ahead before it becomes part of the law.
News in brief for June 30: Karlovy Vary Film Festival red-carpet ceremony begins
Defense minister comments on global security, Fiala shows worry about Hungary and Poland's refugee attitude, and more headlines for Friday, June 30, 2023.
Towns near Prague’s Václav Havel Airport seek a ban on night flights
A group called Prague Airport Region says the nightly airplane noise is harmful to health and should be stopped.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: June 30–July 2, 2023
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You can go on an expedition to find public sculptures, see inside a government palace, hear some outdoor jazz, and much more.
Heart diseases return as the leading cause of death in Czechia
The number of deaths dropped back to close to normal, and Covid-19 fell to the fourth-most common cause of death in 2022.
Czech crime center: Russia launching more cyberattacks, democratic countries at risk
Today's release of an annual report on Czechia's security shows that cyber-based threats from pro-Russian groups are particularly pronounced.
Czechia could have Europe’s second-fastest roads: Lower house approves 150 km/h speed limit
An amendment to the Road Traffic Act would make sweeping changes to driving laws including a new points system.
News in brief for June 29: Czech PM – more cooperation needed with non-EU countries about immigration
Czechia bans Russian athletes from competition, a new agriculture minister, union strikes to go ahead, and more news in brief.
A quantum leap: Count on Czechia’s first quantum computer operating in Ostrava next year
The computer will be capable of solving problems far beyond the capabilities of standard supercomputers.
Prague hopes to build electric-car charging network with EU funds
Up to 85 percent of the costs for creating the charging stations could come from an EU program.
