Autumn holidays in Czechia: Store closures and open days for 2023
Public holidays in autumn come with a list of store closures that start this Thursday. Many state buildings, however, will be open to the public.
Von der Leyen approves EUR 2.2 billion for Czechia's green transformation
In a visit to the Czech capital, Ursula von der Leyen commended the country's blend of tradition and innovation in cutting emissions.
Fixed prices, available 24/7: Uber becomes Prague Airport's official taxi provider
After winning a lengthy tender process in the spring, the ridesharing company is the main service that carries people from the airport to city.
No small miracle: Czech public raises over CZK 100 million for boy with rare disease
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Martin's parents launched the fundraiser because health insurance companies refused to cover the costs of treatment for the young boy.
News in brief for Sept. 26: Top headlines for Czechia for Tuesday
V4 ministers discuss opening grain corridor, Prague Castle has a new tourist center, and more news for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023.
Deadline for changing health insurance provider looms in Czechia
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You can only change health insurance providers twice per year, and people in Czechia have until the end of September to start the process.
News in brief for Sept. 25: Top headlines for Czechia for Monday
Penicillin production could resume in Czechia, football fans march on Wenceslas Square, and more headlines for Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague for Sept. 25
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and the Czech Republic.
Historic 1620 Battle of White Mountain reenacted in Prague
Hundreds of people gathered at the Hvězda Game Reserve in Prague 6 over the weekend to see actors recreate a key battle in the Thirty Years' War.
Children's opera staged in Terezín 80 years after premiere in Jewish ghetto
Hans Krása's Brundibár was performed at the Terezín Memorial yesterday by students of a German grammar school exactly 80 years after its premiere.
News in brief for Sept. 24: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
Czech kayaker Prskavec wins silver at World Championships, trees planted across Czechia on Day of Forest Restoration, and more weekend headlines.
Prague Zoo celebrates 60 years of gorillas on World Gorilla Day
Sept. 24 is World Gorilla Day, and Prague Zoo has a lot to celebrate with two of its gorilla residents expected to give birth early next year.
Legible Prague: Czech capital wants your feedback on improved city navigation
New uniform street signs are popping up across Prague this fall, and the city is asking for input on how effective the new system is.
German Interior Minister now calling for full border checks with Czechia
Reversing her stance from last month, Nancy Faeser is advocating for the reintroduction of border control at Germany's border with the Czech Republic.
News in brief for Sept. 23: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
European Commission president announces Prague visit, politicians in gridlock over austerity package, and more headlines for Sept. 23, 2023.
Fall for art in Prague: Must-see exhibits and openings not to miss in 2023
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This autumn offers a cornucopia of architecture, design, and exhibitions that bring color and light to the Czech capital.
Synthetic opioid Fentanyl claims first overdose victim in the Czech Republic
On Thursday, police charged the man who provided a Fentanyl patch to the 36-year-old woman with murder. The man faces close to 18 years in prison.
