Haunting black-and-white photos mark 80 years since deportation of Czech Jews began
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Photos documenting 30 years of Holocaust memorials are a highlight of over a month of commemorative performances, exhibits, and events.
Czech schools must hoist the nation's flag even on state and summer holidays
Far-right SPD party pushed to keep the obligation in the currently pending amendment to the flag law.
Czech parliament approves tripling the amount of THC in industrial hemp
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Changes would also make it easier for entrepreneurs to get licenses to grow medical marijuana and produce medical aids with THC.
Prague district launches 'pee-for-free' project to keep the neighborhood clean
In Nusle, pubs, cafes, and other venues can display a sticker that invites passersby to use the toilet or drink water for free.
Renovation of Prague's Nádraží Holešovice aims to create a modern urban district
For the first time the city has entered a joint venture with a private investor to redevelop a metro stop to include housing, offices, and shops.
Consumer prices in the Czech Republic in 2021 see greatest jump in over a decade
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The year-on-year increase was much higher than analysts had expected; for which goods and services can we expect to pay more?
A smart urinal and a mood-boosting app: Czech-made innovations that can save your life
The Czech health-sector firms continued with R&D throughout the pandemic, with help from CzechInvest.
Time Out ranks Prague among the world's ten best cities in 2021
The culture and travel site has expanded its criteria to include sustainability and green spaces, in addition to food and entertainment.
Czech Center in New York to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with audiovisual show
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A book by a Czech-born architect who helped in the aftermath has also been released in English and Czech.
Woody Allen’s new comedy ‘Rifkin’s Festival’ will open 28th edition of Prague’s Febiofest
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The festival, centered at Slovanský dům, has over 100 films in four competitions and sections for comedy, horror, women directors, and LGBT+.
Documentary about elusive Czech exile author Milan Kundera coming this fall
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The publicity-shy author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" does not appear in the film, but his friends help to fill in the gaps.
More Czech adolescents identifying as transgender, say researchers
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For a minor to start the transition, several doctors plus a parent need to agree, and hormone treatment can't begin until 16 years of age.
National Smokeless Day brings interactive 'World Without Smoke' lab to Prague
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The lab lets people compare the effects of traditional cigarettes with alternatives; free concerts and events are also planned.
A new film on the musical legacy of the Terezín concentration camp is being shot on location
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The love story will combine the tales of fictitious and real-life characters who celebrated culture in extreme conditions.
Prague dance festival to present groundbreaking work of iconic American choreographer
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'A Quiet Evening of Dance' will be performed by trusted William Forsythe acolytes; TANEC PRAHA also takes dance to the streets of the capital this year.
Large-scale construction begins at Jiřího z Poděbrad metro, 10-month closure planned
The 2.5-year CZK 1.29 billion renovation project will see new elevators for barrier free access and upgraded escalators.
Dvořák Prague celebrates the Czech composer’s 180th birthday with classical stars
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We spoke to festival director Jan Simon who gives his insight into the composer’s legacy and tips on shows to catch this year
