David Černý's iconic Soviet tank painted blue and yellow in support of Ukraine
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The artist's Tank Torso, which stands at the location of Prague's former Monument to Soviet Tank Crews, is now sporting the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Czech hockey legend Jaromír Jágr to play Prague game in support of Ukraine
The 50-year-old hockey star will bring his Kladno Knights to Prague on Tuesday, March 8, with all proceeds going to support Ukrainian refugees.
Czech Post to waive fees for shipping packages to Ukraine from March 1
Concerned locals will be able to send their own aid packages free of charge from the Czech Republic to Ukraine starting next week.
Czech Railways sends aid to Ukraine, offers free transport for citizens
The Czech Republic's largest rail operator has sent two trains full of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and also offers free transport to all Ukrainians.
Prague's farmers markets reopen for 2022 season
Farmers markets in Prague close during the colder winter months, but most will be fully operational by next weekend for the 2022 season.
Prague's Paprika top-rated restaurant in 2021 Bolt Food Awards
The popular Prague delivery service has awarded a Golden Broccoli statuette to the city's top restaurants across ten categories based on customer data.
The number of wolf packs in the Czech Republic continues to rise
Two new wolf packs were discovered in the Czech Republic in 2021, bringing the total number of distinct wolf populations in the country up to 24.
Prague 2 to install permanent memorial to Jan Palach and Josef Toufar
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A now-derelict building where Czech martyr Palach and victim of communism Toufar spent their final hours will be transformed into a memorial to both men.
Prague Market kicks off 2022 cultural season with Worlds of Czech Animation
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An exhibit dedicated to 75 years of Czech animation launches a year of culture that includes food festivals, music concerts, and other events.
Pilsner Urquell Brewery ends production of beer in plastic bottles
The final two Pilsner brands to be produced in PET bottles, Kozel and Primus, were bottled in plastic for the last time in December.
Updated version of Prague's new-look trams hits the streets this week
A Škoda 14T featuring the final design for Prague's new fleet will make its first appearance on the city's streets this week.
Chinese protest artist's Olympic posters to be displayed in Prague
Olympic protest art featuring a curler throwing a coronavirus and a hockey player body-checking a monk will be placed in Prague, Brno, and Plzeň.
Prague to restore fountain and gardens at long-neglected Vinohrady park
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Renovation work has already begun at Svatopluk Čech Park, with hopes to complete the project by this summer.
Czech Republic rated more stable than US, UK in new Social Risk Index
The Czech Republic moved up to 19 in the latest Social Risk Index from Euler Hermes, which measures political and economic stability across the world.
Free shared bikes are now a permanent part of Prague's public transport
A pilot project offering holders of a Prague public transport pass access to free 15-minute rides through bikesharing apps has been a success.
Prague's Zdeněk Hřib named one of Europe's Top 5 Mayors of 2021
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Mayors of Europe has named Prague's representative among its top 5 of 2021, citing Hřib's efforts in mobility, cultural events, infrastructure, and more.
Brown bear spotted north of Prague, residents warned to stay out of forests
Villages near Mělník, north of Prague, have urged residents to avoid going into the forest this weekend after a brown bear was spotted in the area Friday.
