Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for September 30: Monday's top headlines
Pavel to meet party leaders amid govt. crisis, thirteen recipients awarded on national holiday, and autumn weather out in full force this week.
Czech Foreign Minister Lipavský set to resign amid coalition crisis
Lipavský’s commitment to democratic values and Western alignment has garnered praise, particularly during challenging geopolitical times.
2024 Czech Senate election: govt. parties weaken, but retain majority
While ANO won the most seats of any party at this weekend's Senate elections, PM Petr Fiala considers the result a victory for the government coalition.
Czech news in brief for September 29: Sunday's top headlines
ANO wins eight seats in Czech Senate but government coalition retains majority, NHL teams arrive in Prague ahead of season opener, and more headlines.
QUIZ: Can you name these English words with Czech roots?
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Test your knowledge of Czech language loan words with our bilingual vocabulary brush up.
Summer House at Český Krumlov castle reopens after lengthy renovations
Bellarie Summer House in Český Krumlov has reopened after a four-year restoration, showcasing rococo architecture and a newly-restored grotto.
Czech news in brief for September 28: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia celebrates St. Wenceslas Day, final day of Czech Senate runoff election begins, and more weekend headlines.
Czech president to unveil the US version of Prague's Astronomical Clock
The new building is a tribute to Czech and Slovak immigrants who settled in the US, with the clock displaying 12 migrant workers instead of apostles.
October 2024: Everything you need to know this month in Czechia
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New motorists' liability insurance, a new national holiday, and time chanes are just a few of the things that await in October.
Czechia could best Montreal and St. Petersburg for world's largest hockey arena
The city of Pardubice has ambitious goals to build a 20,000-seat mega arena as Czechia's influence in the sport grows.
Czech news in brief for September 27: Friday's top headlines
Czech president meets expats in Chicago, Pirate party to vote on whether to leave govt., and Slovakia uses Russian footage in TV spot.
Prague's Karlín celebrates key driver of Czech economic growth with ABSL festival
The ‘Czech Edge’ takes center stage at the Association of Business Service Leaders's annual conference, now a festival, spread across venues in Karlín.
Running up that hill: Prague halts funicular operation until mid-2026
The city's transport company is shutting down Petřín hill cable for repairs due to heavy rains and track damage.
Czech news in brief for September 26: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia to revise digital buliding permit plan, Pavel calls on China to help end Ukraine war, and Prague ranks as top city for NHL expansion.
Prague welcomes new state-of-the-art vascular center with same-day surgeries
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Canadian Medical’s new facility in Prague 5 specializes in range of procedures that don't require hospitalization.
Autumn holidays in Czechia: Store closures and open days for 2024
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Public holidays in autumn come with a list of store closures that start this Saturday. Many state buildings, however, will be open to the public.
