Free shared bike program in Prague extended for four years
People can use a shared bike for 15 minutes twice a day to complete their journeys from public transit stops.
Old Masters exhibit opens at Prague Castle on Friday
Plus: Part of a building facade in Prague collapses possibly due to heat, Pearl Jam cancels Prague concert, and more.
This weekend in Prague: Sweet treats by the river and gender-flipped Shakespeare
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Plus: See the censored Czech classic 'The Joke,' hear indie-pop singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker, and take a walking tour of Letná.
Cooling off in Prague: Sprinkler trucks, misting points, and fountains take the heat
The city has 21 sprinkler trucks on the streets, and the same number of new misting points have gone into operations since May.
Czech LGBTQ+ dating apps match up millions of people worldwide
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Two Czech-developed LGBTQ+ dating apps, Zoe and Surge, are leading the way in the world of online dating.
These are the most annoying passengers you meet on Prague public transport
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A new campaign wants to enforce public transport etiquette by introducing do's and don'ts via distinct passenger profiles.
On this day in 1822: The 'godfather of modern genetics' is born in Czechia
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This year marks the 200 year bicentennial of the birth of botanist Gregor Mendel whose experiements led to a modern understanding of DNA.
Thousands of fish die in South Moravian river due to heat-related oxygen loss
Plus: Confidence in Czech presidents drops, Czech officials attend Ivana Trump funeral, Czechia experiences record heat on Wednesday, and more.
Charles University program devoted to interplay of media and politics to begin third year
The Master's program examines the intersection of media and politics at the oldest university in Central Europe.
New map gives Prague visitors tips and tricks for blending in with the locals
The new edition of the Use-It map promotes sustainable tourism as well as exploring outside the city center.
Chinese embassy condemns Taiwan parliament head's visit to Prague
Plus: 180 candidates applied for the senate elections, student develops smart TV app for promotion of Czechia abroad, and more.
CzechInvest Startup Challenge showcases the best of Czech innovation
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An award ceremony followed a conference on innovation and the startup environment, and the need to stay competitive.
Czechia to cut reliance on Russian gas by a third in time for autumn
Energy giant ČEZ has secured storage capacity for 3 billion cubic meters of gas in a new facility in the Netherlands.
Stagnating prices and larger supply: What's happening on the Czech real estate market?
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Following years of significantly rising real estate prices, the cost of apartments is slightly decreasing while the number of available options is growing.
Prague bans open fires for the rest of the week due to heatwave and drought
The ban includes not only barbecues and campfires, but also flying lanterns, torches, and even smoking in virtually any area with vegetation.
Eurostat: Czechia had fourth-highest inflation in the EU
Plus: Sawmill burns down overnight, body found in rubble of exploded house, police to deal with Poděbrady mayor’s anti-Roma comments, and more.
Czech ministry mulling stricter regulations for Airbnb rentals
The Czech Republic lags behind other European countries when it comes to overseeing short-term accommodation rentals.
