Prague uncovered: Albert Einstein’s time in the Czech capital had a relatively big influence
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During his brief time teaching in Prague, Albert Einstein worked on his theory of relativity
Music may be coming to a Czech street or courtyard near you
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Initiatives such as #hrajemedooken and #kulturunezastavis is placing entertainment under people’s windows
End of an era: Last sausage stand removed from Wenceslas Square
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Food stands will not be included once the renovations of Wenceslas Square are completed
Chinese state firm gets a majority stake in Czech media advertising agency
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Media analysts express concern over China’s growing influence over Czech media outlets
Drive in to watch live theater, cinema, and more thanks to Czech project ArtParking
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ArtParking adapts the drive-in concept for live entertainment during the coronavirus restrictions
Czech zoos call for an earlier reopening date, say they are similar to parks
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Zoo directors fear their long-range plans will be jeopardized if they don’t start to get admission fees from the public
Outdoor areas of the Prague Botanical Garden have reopened; Prague Zoo remains closed
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People will need to wear face masks and keep social distancing in the Botanical Garden outdoor spaces; food stands have not yet reopened
Czech Republic contemplates 10,000 crown vacation vouchers that companies could write off taxes
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A plan to give vouchers to employees to spend on domestic vacations is meant to boost the tourism sector
Fees and rent for restaurant front gardens and street sales to be waived
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After restrictions are ease, restaurants and other businesses won’t have to pay fees to use city streets
Prague uncovered: Plague columns remind us we survived past epidemics
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Coronavirus isn't the first pandemic to hit Prague; the city has survived many and moved on to grow bigger and better
Prague’s Petřín Tower will turn red in support of World Hemophilia Day
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The tower on top of Petřín Hill will participate in World Hemophilia Day
Renovation work finally starts on Prague's Wenceslas Square, should be completed by 2025
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Renovation work finally starts on Prague's Wenceslas Square, should be completed by 2025
Smartphone app eRouška will track potential contacts with coronavirus carriers
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An app launched in cooperation with the Czech Health Ministry uses Bluetooth to see if someone was near an infected person
Czech government votes to reopen farmers markets from April 20
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Operators of farmers markets will have to provide spacing between vendors and ensure there is no overcrowding
Prague transit is testing a new metro seating layout, but few people see it
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Most people sit sideways in the singe metro seats, so a pilot project will rotate them to see if it is more comfortable
Prymula: Summer festivals unlikely, but hotels and castles may reopen in time for domestic vacations
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People may be able to take some sort of summer vacation, but rules for face masks are likely to extend at least until the fall
Four out of five Czechs use the Internet, but elderly still stay offline
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Internet use has been rising in the Czech Republic, with younger people most involved
