Prague vs. Brno: Which Czech city orders the most vegan delivery?
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New data from delivery platforms suggest that the appetite for plant-based foods is on the rise across the Czech Republic.
Prague firefighters will mark the 140th anniversary of the Czech National Theatre blaze
Just two months after the showcase National Theatre opened, a fire started on the roof and destroyed the main hall.
The first grapes are already fermenting, and burčák season is about the start
Sales of bubbly, intoxicating grape must will begin next week, and harvest festivals aren’t far behind.
Sir Michael Caine, Johnny Depp coming to Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Caine will take home a Crystal Globe for his career achievements, Depp will be honored with screenings of his new work.
Four French groups bring latest new circus shows to Prague’s Letní Letná theater festival
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A full festival with foreign guests will be staged this year, following last year's shortened version.
Czech Foreign Ministry calls on Belarusian regime to end repression against its own citizens
On the anniversary of the disputed reelection of Alexander Lukashenko, the Foreign Ministry calls for the freeing of political prisoners.
Tourism up in the Czech Republic compared to last year, but still way below pre-pandemic levels
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Five quarters of year-on-year tourism decreases have ended, but just because the comparison base is so low.
Prague’s delivery bike depot named one of Europe’s top three zero-emission environmental projects
The depot for electric bikes, operating since November 2020, helps to reduce the number of delivery trucks on Prague's streets
5 million people fully vaccinated in the Czech Republic since the end of 2020
In total, about 47 percent of the population has completed vaccination, far short of the 85 percent needed for herd immunity.
Prague's Vyšehrad Tunnel to close for three weeks, but you can use a free boat or bike instead
Tram tracks along the stretch of the Vltava waterfront will be repaired starting Aug. 7 for the first time in 13 years.
Actor Ethan Hawke to receive Festival President's Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Hawke will introduce Paul Schrader's new thriller ‘First Reformed’ at the annual festival, which starts on Aug. 20.
Three dead, five seriously injured in collision of an international express and a Czech regional train
The collision in the Plzeň district of West Bohemia occurred after an express train reportedly passed a stop signal.
Number of dogs registered in Prague jumps; Ben and Max roll over as the most popular names
The city at the end of 2020 had over 4,100 more dogs than a year earlier, with Prague 4 and 6 having the highest number; mixed breeds are most popular.
Czechs hand over 3,700 weapons including tanks, APCs, and Semtex in latest arms amnesty
The fourth arms amnesty had the lowest number of items turned in, but there were a few curious pieces.
Police divers recover CZK 100,000 platinum-coated Victor Hugo-themed pen that fell into the Vltava
The pen, part of a limited edition of 1,831, had been clipped to the owner's T-shirt before it dropped into the muddy waters at Smíchov.
The number of new flats available in Prague hits a record low, while price increases accelerate
More people are turning to real estate as a hedge against inflation, and the number of new flats on the market can't keep up with the demand.
New Czech citizen’s ID cards being issued with biometric data including fingerprints
Cards issued starting Aug. 2 will carry data on a contactless chip, making it possible for Czechs to continue to travel in the EU without a passport.
