Eduard Marek, the oldest Czech Boy Scout, dies at 104
He was imprisoned by both the Nazis and communists for upholding the Scouting ideals.
7 skiing day trips from Prague: hitting the Bohemian slopes
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You don’t need to travel far from the Czech capital to experience winter sports on the slopes.
On this day in 1787: Mozart conducts 'The Marriage of Figaro' in Prague
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The Maestro is most remembered for the premiere of ‘Don Giovanni,’ but that was actually his second visit.
Czech air quality in 2021 was among the best in 10 years
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Covid restrictions and better weather led to a drop in concentrations of some pollutants.
Prague to Bologna and a CZK 46,000 meal: Bolt users went to extremes in 2021
One user ordered meals from 132 different eateries, while another had an average of 1.4 meals delivered per day.
Agnieszka Holland to direct new biopic about famed Prague writer Franz Kafka
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The life of the Prague-based surrealist writer who died at age 40 will be shown as a mosaic of events.
Jan Palach: Honoring a Czech martyr through public art and film
The student protester died 53 years ago this week after setting himself on fire on Wenceslas Square in 1969.
Wisdom underfoot: Manhole covers on Kampa quote underground artists
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Fourteen iron covers in the sidewalk recall the words of Czech poets plus French artist Marcel Duchamp.
Prague's National Library to display rare medieval 'comic book' this weekend
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The Velislav Bible was written around 1340 and is considered to be the largest historical picture book in Central Europe.
Czech census: Foreigners are 5 percent of population, thousands list faith as Jedi
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The number of foreigners increased compared to the previous census, but the pace of growth has slowed down.
Vinohrady honors freedom fighter Milada Horáková with new plaque
Horáková, who was executed in 1950, grew up in Prague’s Vinohrady district not far from náměstí Míru.
A new season of events is coming to Prague's river embankments in 2022
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Emphasis will be put on providing quality cultural events, including a new fest for families, while limiting noise and rowdy crowds.
Prague unleashed: The new rules for letting your dog run free
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An update to the city decree on public greenery has been widely misrepresented and misunderstood.
Construction starts on Prague’s first trolleybus line in half a century
2022 will be a turning point of bus transportation, with the launch of trolleybuses, electric buses, and possibly testing of a hydrogen bus.
Teen pilot to land in Prague before completing her record solo world flight
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Zara Rutherford has spent the last five months circumnavigating the globe in a Slovak-made ultralight plane.
Winter castle walk: More Czech castles and chateaux to stay open year round
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The number of castles and national monuments that are open year round has expanded. Here's where to enjoy a scenic winter daytrip.
Prague’s 2022 event calendar is jammed with concerts and festivals
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Imagine Dragons, Alicia Keys, Beck, and Nick Cave are among the concert highlights for this year.
