The best of all worlds: Prague educator explains why being bilingual matters
Czech-English program Young Hippocampus incorporates the best of the Czech and international educational systems in a cost-effective bilingual initiative.
Cherry festival invites Praguers to fill a basket for free
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Cherry orchards in Prague date back to the 15th century, they flourished in the post-war era and are being revived once again.
A school sanctuary in South Bohemia celebrates 30 years in Czechia
Townshend International School, near České Budějovice, has transformed the educational experience into one of self-reflection and service to others.
Benicio Del Toro and Geoffrey Rush headed to Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Plus: Storm cuts power and downs trees, STAN to return gift from businessman, over half of new cases are Omicron subvariants.
Prague Airport launches self-serve baggage drops to curb waiting time
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Until now, a full self-check-in was only an option for people with just carry-on luggage but new kiosks open the option for some European flights.
PM Fiala: Czechia has nearly exhausted its arms supplies to support Ukraine
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
Private grammar school attendance doubles in seven years in Czechia
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Interest in private schools is increasing, but a crucial amendment clarifying their enrollment rules is still pending.
Czech culture this week: Summer music fests and Latin American flavors
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Nick Cave, Beck, and Underworld will play Prague's Metronome festival, while Merkádo brings a taste of Latin America to Vinohrady.
Camels trek through Prague to highlight drought and water scarcity
A new campaign from Czech brewer Radegast has seen camels walk through Prague, Ostrava, and Beskydy to promote saving on water consumption.
Weekend headlines: Czech Minister of Education resigns in wake of corruption scandal
Plus: high temperatures set records through the Czech Republic, Czech kayakers win medals at World Cup in Krakow, and more weekend headlines.
Extreme warning for high temperatures issued for Prague on Sunday
Temperatures are forecast to exceed 38 degrees Celsius in Prague and other areas of the Central Bohemia and the Ústí nad Labem regions today.
Strong thunderstorms move through Czechia after record weekend heat
Plus: Govt. looks for a new minister of education, households may be compensated for rising energy prices, and more.
PHOTO GALLERY: This week's headlines in photos (June 13–17, 2022)
The top headlines for Czechia this week in ten photos.
Czech vampire selfie spot featuring Prague after dark goes viral
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Samsung's short film “Nightography” is a ninety-four-second parody of a vampire film, directed by Matyáš Fára.
Eurostat: Czechia among countries hardest hit by record-breaking May inflation
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High prices have reduced purchasing power, and consumer consumption is falling as a result.
Extreme heat warning issued for Czechia from Saturday
Public prosecutor proposes a detention for those accused in Hlubuček case, Komerční Bank fined by CNB, and heavy hail hits Czechia.
This weekend in Prague: A gourmet picnic and a tribute to a Czech pop icon
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Plus: A new exhibit opens at Kampa, film shorts, and a cold war bunker opens to the public.
