Prague leads EU in public transport use, but cars still dominate city's streets
According to a recent EU study, 71 percent of Prague residents use public transport, a marked increase of 13 percent since 2019.
Czech govt. unveils new bill to ensure gender-balanced corporate boards
Czechia aims for gender equality in corporate leadership with a new bill mandating a minimum of one-third women on boards.
Czech news in brief for February 4: Sunday's top headlines
Czech ForMin pushes for de-escalation in Middle East, Czechia advocates buying arms for Ukraine outside EU, and more Sunday headlines.
Happy birthday, Šiška! Prague Zoo's baby pangolin turns one
The first pangolin born in Europe turned one year old on February 2, and Prague Zoo is celebrating with a weekend dedicated to young Šiška.
Prague pledges to lower activation window for public transport tickets
With residents facing fines due to the current two-minute window, Prague's Deputy Mayor for Transport has vowed to lower the activation time to one minute.
Czech men's tennis team to face Israel in Davis Cup qualifiers
Jakub Menšík will lead the charge for the Czech team against top Israeli player Yishai Oliel from 3:00 p.m. at Moravia's Vitality Slezsko Sports Complex.
Czech news in brief for February 3: Saturday's top headlines
Online school applications launch following delay, police arrest several in murder-for-hire case, and a UNESCO garden blooms for spring.
FIRST PERSON: From Prague to Vietnam, an expat’s sobriety journey
Prague-based culinary entrepreneur Mariko Amekodommo on giving up alcohol in the beer capital of the world.
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Prague's farmers' markets are reopening for the 2024 season this weekend
Náplavka is celebrating 15 years with Saturday's reopening; read more about dates, times, and the seasonal line up for several other Prague markets.
ASK AN EXPERT: Family-friendly or adults-only hotel? Key differences to know
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We asked the experts at Coral Travel to compare the amenities at two different types of hotels to help you design your perfect getaway.
What is Czechia's shady 'anti-system' movement and why is it dangerous?
The movement, which is decentralized, spreads misinformation and often supports Russia's actions according to the Interior Ministry.
Czech news in brief for February 2: Friday's top headlines
Czechia excludes US company Westinghouse from the next phase of the nuclear tender, new direct flight to Abu Dhabi takes off from Prague.
Amid an economic downturn, Dubai offers an attractive alternative for investors in Czechia
While the Czech real estate market stagnates, demand in Dubai soars as high as the city’s famous skyscrapers.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Feb. 2–4, 2024
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Trade in an old mobile phone for admission to the zoo, visit the National Gallery for free, and see the premiere of a highly anticipated biopic.
Online secondary-school applications launch this week: Here's what you need to know
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Unlike in 2023, applicants can apply to three schools rather than two, and can – for the first time – complete the entire process electronically.
Prague's National Gallery announces cooperation with Louvre in 2024
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From Michelangelo to Callot: The Art of Mannerist Printmaking will feature 200 works of art, including drawings by Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Czech news in brief for February 1: Thursday's top headlines
Interior Ministry announces new security measures in wake of university shooting, German airport personnel strikes to impact Czech flights, and more.
