Housing shortage, soaring rents have students in Czechia scrambling
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A limited housing supply coupled with the refugee crisis, inflation, and rising prices means young people cannot afford today's housing prices.
Czech culture this week: Summer circus and Prague Pride
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This week in Prague, acrobats and entertainers come to Letná, Prague Pride returns in full, and the Czech capital marks 20 years since the 2022 floods.
Prague begins search for Christmas tree to adorn 2022 market
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The city is now looking for a Christmas tree to adorn its annual market, and you can net 10,000 crowns by suggesting the winning tree.
Number of foreigners living in the Czech Republic hits record high
The percentage of foreigners in the Czech Republic exceeded six percent for the first time in 2021, before the wave of refugees from Ukraine this year.
Czech morning news: Top headlines for Aug. 8, 2022
Unemployment in Czechia rose slightly in July, three more monkeypox cases confirmed in Prague, and more headlines.
Brno Observatory unveils giant inflatable orbs for Planet Festival
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As part of this year's Planet Festival, the Brno Observatory and Planetarium has assembled ten-meter tall models of the Sun, Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.1–5, 2022) saw Czech firefighters bring record forest fire under control, new graffiti discovered on the Charles Bridge, and tennis triumph.
Fragment of Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome now on display at Prague’s National Museum
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A Czech architect designed one of the few building to remain standing after the bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945.
Florenc stop on metro C line to close again this weekend due to repairs
Nine more concrete beams will be removed from the ceiling of the metro vestibule as part of the ongoing renovation of the station.
This weekend in Prague: See Shakespeare in modern English at Prague Castle
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Plus: Two festivals showcase Latin American culture, Grammy-winning vocalist Arooj Aftab comes to Archa, and 'Shutter Island' plays at Kasárna Karlín.
Today's headlines (Friday, Aug. 5, 2022): Meteorologists issue smog warning for Czechia
Plus: Thirteen migrants from Syria detained in Moravia, new graffiti appears on Charles Bridge, and more.
Born on this day in 1962: One of the Czech Republic's greatest living authors
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Jáchym Topol's acclaim has reached beyond Czechia as the voice of a country coming to terms with its newfound freedom.
It's official: Tech billionaire Bijan Sabet nominated as US ambassador to Prague
The ambassadorial post has been vacant since the end of Donald Trump’s term as US president.
Czech Foreign Minister welcomes nomination of US ambassador
Plus: Fuel prices falling, Summer Film School ended with world premiere, NBA player Satoranský is best paid Czech athlete for third time, and more.
Eco-travel to Germany: a hydrogen-powered bus will link Prague with Dresden
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The project to make an emission-free international bus route is in its early stages, with few specific details available.
Prague Pride announces full schedule and a car-free parade route
After two years of scaled-back festivals due to the pandemic, the annual LGBT+ festival returns in all its glory.
Share prices in Czech cyber security giant Avast jump due to UK approval of takeover deal
The $8.6 billion deal was proposed in August 2021 but still has to be approved in the markets where both companies operate.
