The first film adaptation of “The Hobbit” was a Czech-made animated short
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An American producer had hoped to make a full-length animated feature of Tolkien’s novel but never found the funding.
Czech church displaying plague victims' bones hit hard by another pandemic
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Restoration work on the famed Kutná Hora bone church, funded solely by ticket sales, is facing ongoing delays due to a dramatic drop in visitors.
Fireworks remain banned in Prague’s city center on New Year’s Eve
People face a fine up to CZK 100,000 for setting off rockets or other devices in the historical center or near waterways or hospitals.
Prague announces traffic and public transit details for New Year’s Eve
Car traffic will be restricted near Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, and Charles Bridge; metro service will be extended.
Czech holiday calendar 2022: five state holidays fall on the weekend
There are only three long weekends in 2022 but you can make a five-day weekend in July by taking a Monday off.
The Czech Christmas carp tradition is swimming in controversy this year
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Just as traditional street sales of the holiday-favorite fish commence, a French-owned bank is taking aim at Czech tradition.
Prague bans horse-drawn carriages from Old Town Square and Stromovka
The City Council has also adopted new rules for markets and for bus and boat sightseeing tours.
Summer schedule announced for night train from Prague to Berlin and Brussels
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Trains have much less impact on the environment than planes, but night routes have all but vanished in Europe in recent decades.
Czechs drivers among the least likely to drink and drive over the holidays
Strict laws have led to a decrease in accidents, but over a quarter of drivers still say drunken driving is a main concern.
Prague farmers markets are closing for the season this weekend
Handicrafts and gifts items can be found alongside food and wine this time of year and make for the perfect last-minute gifts.
Band led by hockey legend Hašek’s daughter scores Czech Eurovision nom
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Electropopsters We Are Domi will represent the Czech Republic in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest held in Turin, Italy, this year.
Prague to restore original fire and water effects to steel Art Nouveau bridge
Čechův most's original flaming torches and spewing hydras will spring to life a century after the bridge's opening.
It'll cost you 16 years of wages to buy a new apartment in Prague
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The supply of new flats is at a record low, while demand is high due to people wanting a hedge against inflation.
Malostranské náměstí renovation will finally begin this spring
A plan to return the square to pedestrians was approved in 2014 but has faced numerous delays.
On 'Day of Phở' a history of Vietnamese soup in the Czech Republic
The popular Vietnamese breakfast bowl has become a staple of soup-loving Czech cuisine and a beloved lunch dish in Prague in recent years.
On this day: A Žižkov protest sparked the downfall of communism in Czechoslovakia
For reasons that are still not clear, local Communist authorities gave a permit to Havel and his friends to hold a public anti-government demonstration.
Czech Ministry of Health issues 11 safety tips for the holiday season
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Without proper precautions, the holiday season could reverse the recent progress in reducing new Covid cases, the ministry warns.
