Today's news headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 20–Feb. 24, 2023.
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Prague Zoo celebrates World Pangolin Day with Europe's first pangopup
February 18 is World Pangolin Day, and Prague Zoo has a lot to celebrate as Europe's first pangolin pup is doing well after a turbulent two weeks.
Czech weekend headlines: Record high temperatures lead to flood warnings
Plus: Gas imports from Russia to Czechia reach zero in January, four dead in wake of fire in Ústí nad Labem, and more weekend headlines
Greenpeace in Czechia is seeking English-speaking volunteers
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The group of environmental acitivists is organizing an English-speaking meeting up next week. But you can sign up to volunteer anytime.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech wins World Sushi Cup, disruptions on Metro C line, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 17, 2023.
Ana de Armas film ‘Ballerina’ among projects getting financial support from Prague
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To be eligible, films had to depict Prague as itself and also have international distribution.
Over half of LGBTQ+ people in Czechia said they experience public hate
Government officials met with representatives of the LGBTQ+ community this week to discuss the need for stronger laws against hate crimes.
Prague City Assembly votes in city councilors
The vote also officialized Svoboda's position as mayor, after a coalition agreement signed earlier this week.
Almost half of Prague billboards are at odds with current legislation, analysis shows
Mapping the billboards is the first step toward the city hall’s goal of tackling visual pollution.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Czech cars challenge Prague’s Nusle Steps in 1947
An effort to show the high quality of Czech vehicles was captured by a British newsreel company.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Cancelled flight at Prague airport, Czech rescue dogs in Turkey, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 16, 2023.
Constitutional right to pay in cash fails to get support in Czech Senate
A group of senators has been pushing for increased protection for people who want to live offline without payment cards or a digital identity.
This weekend in Prague: Masopust parades take to the streets
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Plus: Musician Dan Reed celebrates his 60th birthday, Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' is at the Estates Theater, horror and sci-fi films play Bio Oko, and more.
Czechia faces EU lawsuit over failure to protect whistleblowers
Transparency International says the pending Czech law lacks protection for filing an anonymous report.
Prague finally gets new mayor five months after elections
The Pirates, STAN, and Spolu have signed a coalition agreement outlining how the parties will work together to run the city.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Prague is Czechia's most-visited tourism destinations, pizza promo goes off the rails, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 15, 2023.
