Prague’s Vltava Philharmonic Hall to cost twice the original estimate
Plus: Babiš challenges Fiala to run for president, thousands of households without power after storm, three dead bodies found in house in East Bohemia.
Google awards first-ever 'Crystal Pin' to best-rated Prague restaurant
A new prize based on user reviews on Google is going to 10 eateries across the Czech Republic.
Immigration drove Czech population growth in the first part of 2022
Marriages also increased compared to last year, with over 1,000 people getting hitched on Feb. 22, 2022.
Ukraine's First Lady thanks Czechia for support
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
One ATM for everyone? Czech banks could soon start working together
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Clients could withdraw from any ATM without paying extra fees, while the reduction in ATMs would benefit the environment.
Czech culture this week: A Spanish opera premiere and Shakespeare in the park
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Plus: Aussie film at its finest, Michelin dining with a purpose, and more culture events for June 13–17.
Long-neglected buildings at Prague 3 transit hub to get a major makeover
A row of Soviet-era panel houses and shops at Olšanské náměstí will undergo extensive renovations through the middle of next year.
Older versions of Czech banknotes expire at the end of this month
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Most Czech banknotes with older designs will no longer be valid after June 30th, and can be exchanged for valid notes at Czech National Bank offices.
Morning headlines: Tropical weather to return to Czechia after Monday's cool-off
Plus: STAN deputy head Michalik suddenly dies at age of 59, two-fifth of Czech companies hit by cyberattacks, and more.
Negative Covid test no longer needed to travel from Czechia to US
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In a surprise move announced this weekend, the United States has dropped the requirement for travelers to provide a Covid test as of Sunday, June 12.
Air travel from Czechia this summer: Long lines and delays predicted
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Industry experts warn of a ‘summer of chaos,’ as airports and airlines face a surge in travel but lack of staff to handle it.
British Honorary Consul of Czech-Roma origin faces discrimination in Prague restaurant
Roma rights activist Petr Torák, who left the country after Neo-Nazi attacks, encounters discrimination in a Prague restaurant upon his return.
Florenc station on Prague's C-line metro to close this weekend
The Florenc stop is undergoing a long-term renovation, but timed to cause the least inconvenience to passengers.
Morning headlines: Temperatures to hit 30°C in Czechia this weekend
Plus: Hackers demand payment from Czech road authority in bitcoin and govt. to discuss energy discounts.
How your language skills can open doors to the lucrative Czech IT sector
With the right combination of language skills you can land a job in the IT sector with little experience required.
This weekend in Prague: Craft beer at Prague Castle and a weekend of open gardens
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Shop for something minty or sweet, stroll through a Prague garden, and drink to small brewers at Prague Castle.
Yoga at Expo 58 or hike the Metronome: Global Wellness Day debuts in Prague
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A celebration of living well and developing good habits with long-lasting effects launches in the Czech Republic for the first time on June 11.
