The lowdown on COVID-19 self-testing kits in the Czech Republic
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Several test kits have been approved for use by non-medical professionals; how much do they cost and what are they good for?
New AntiCovid Team launches patrols along Prague's popular embankments today
Náplavka is often filled with groups of people despite the stricter lockdown rules in place since March 1.
Go behind the scenes of Barrandov Studio’s 14th-century French village in Prague
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We visited the iconic Czech film studio and explored the unique set used for "Knightfall" which may open to the public soon.
Police end new inquiry in Jan Masayrk's death without reaching a conclusion
The then-foreign minister fell from a window in 1948 under unexplained circumstances shortly after the communist coup.
Cheeky storks in North Bohemia built their nest with stolen underwear, swimsuits
The odd choice of building material is likely due to swimming areas nearby the nesting site.
Tram traffic between náměstí Míru and IP Pavlova will be disrupted until April 1
Work will take place in two stages to replace a kilometer of tracks that are 25 years old.
Fifth-century graves in East Bohemia shed light on dark era of European history
One of the six graves near Hradec Králové still contained precious items including a silver-and-gold jewels.
Czech culture at home: 5 tips for what to stream, eat, and read this weekend, March 5–7, 2021
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The Good Soldier Švejk turns 100, Manifesto delivers cocktails, Lobkowicz Palace steams a live tour, and a Plastic People podcast.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival moved to the end of August
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The Czech Republic’s most prestigious festival will be later than usual due to the pandemic.
Tips for buying a respirator in the Czech Republic: are FFP2 and KN95 the same?
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While KN95 masks are still allowed in the Czech Republic, some experts warn they meet a lower standard.
Czech figures come to life in AI generated gifs and as language teaching app
You can now add playful images of Kafka, Charles IV, Rudolf II, or Božena Němcová to your messages.
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Median pay in the Czech Republic is over CZK 36,000, with Prague salaries even higher
Just over a quarter of all people in the Czech Republic earn between CZK 30,000 and CZK 40,000.
Gillian Anderson accepts Golden Globe via Zoom from her Prague hotel room
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The actress joked that she hoped a man in a hazmat suit would be waiting outside her door to give her the award.
Czech govt. restricts movement between districts; asks people to stay home except for essential trips
The restriction of free movement in the Czech Republic begins Monday, March 1, and will last for three weeks.
Lost in transit? Prague plans to bring its orientation signs into the 21st century
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Signs with up-to-the-minute info will be created based on an international graphic design completion
AI sensors will listen to Prague’s metro escalators for mechanical problems
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Preventive maintenance will become more targeted and efficient, reducing out-of-service times
Need to recharge your electric car? Just plug into Prague’s new high-tech streetlamps
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Hundreds of new energy-efficient lampposts will create infrastructure for the next generation of cars.
