Czech news in brief for April 14: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia stands behind Israel amid Iran attack, cooler temperatures to hit Czechia this week, and more Sunday headlines.
New movie about Franz Kafka from Agnieszka Holland now filming in Prague
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The much-anticipated biopic from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Agnieszka Holland is now shooting in the Czech capital's city center.
Czech life expectancy lags behind EU average due to unhealthy habits
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After two decades in the European Union, Czech life expectancy is still 1.6 years lower than the EU average, with unhealthy habits to blame.
Czech news in brief for April 13: Saturday's top headlines
Kolouchová first Czech woman to climb Annapurna, ODS revokes membership of Liberec mayor, and more Saturday headlines.
Monastery brews and castle views: Beer garden season gets underway in Prague
The latest beer garden news for 2024, plus can't-miss festivals, a map of beer gardens by district, and all the dates for Prague's biggest beer events.
Tens of thousands take Czech high school entrance exam today
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Pupils will take the assessment, which focuses on mathematics and the Czech language, in a bid to enter their four-year high school of choice.
The 'Czech Bob Dylan': Prague bells to ring out on 80th birthday of Karel Kryl
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Born on this day in 1944, singer-songwriter, poet, artist, and journalist Karel Kryl voiced defiance against the communist regime.
Czech news in brief for April 12: Friday's top headlines
Prague Zoo welcomes second baby gorilla this year, Czechia to see warm weekend followed by cooling, and courts rule in case of tourist pushed from castle.
Czech parliament passes landmark ruling to redefine rape
Czechia is set to shift to the 'no means no' principle of rape, which includes disapproval of intercourse based on gestures, crying, and other aspects.
Czech news in brief for April 11: Thursday's top headlines
Czech MEPs divided on migration package, Czechia adopts definition of anti-gypsyism, and Prague's news Center for sexual violence sees high interest.
Czechia's Gen Z is turning down the pub for more cultural experiences
Just one in 10 members of Generation Z say that they go to the pub with friends weekly, a sharp contrast to their older counterparts.
Czech news in brief for April 10: Wednesday's top headlines
Car strikes a crowd in Penny supermarket parking lot, thousands attend Mucha exhibition in Florenc, and Penta group sees vast surge in profit.
A 'Hotel For Your Stuff': Temporary storage solutions for expats in Prague
Looking for a place for your belongings while moving or renovating in the Czesch capital? Less Mess Storage has three locations to keep your stuff safe.
Prague reveals new Kafka tram, full lineup of events to mark centenary of author's death
The tram launch is just one of several cultural attractions and events that the City of Prague is holding to commemorate the famed Bohemian author's works.
ASK AN EXPERT: What are the key steps involved in renting a Prague apartment?
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We asked the head of residential rentals at Engel & Völkers how you can land your dream apartment in the Czech capital.
EXPLAINED: What is Czechia's new 'unified' social benefit?
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Under new proposed plans, four of Czechia's most-claimed benefits will be merged into one, with criteria for eligibility also changing.
Prague Airport cuts free parking times and changes prices
In a bid to smoothen the short-stay, drop-off process, Prague Airport has added 350 new spaces for vehicles and also made it easier to pay for parking.
