Former Czech President Václav Havel remembered on 10th anniversary of his death
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Havel passed away on December 18, 2011; events and honors in the Czech Republic and around the world remember him on the anniversary of his death.
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.
Culture-inspired gift tips from Prague's National Theatre
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Holiday gift vouchers are available for ballets, operas, and English-friendly plays as well as National Theatre souvenirs.
Quarantine, Cinderella, and dumplings: Czechs’ top Google searches paint a picture of 2021
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The most-searched topics and people show a nation preoccupied with the pandemic and societal changes.
Events across Prague to mark 10 years since Václav Havel’s death
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Concerts, films, a procession and more are planned to recall the life of the dissident and former president.
Czech adaptation of Martin McDonagh play shut down after playwright issues race clause
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The play has been performed in Czechia for a decade; currently the character of Toby is being portrayed by a white actor in blackface.
Czech jewelry designers use traditional handicraft to create accessible luxury
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Jewelers Marek Odstrčil and designer Ester Engelová produce timeless pieces using diamonds, sapphires, and unique Bohemian garnets.
Christmas markets may be closed but the holiday spirit endures in Prague
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Rogue markets are sidestepping the government ban on Christmas; while others offer handicrafts and holiday cheer in accordance with the rules.
Latkes and a giant menorah: Jewish communities around the Czech Republic celebrate Hanukkah
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The start of the eight-day Jewish holiday coincided with the end of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the first Terezín deportation.
The best things to do in Prague this week: November 29–December 5
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See festive nativity scenes, do socially-distanced glamping, stay at home and stream with a new Prague-shot holiday film, or enjoy Sunday brunch.
Advent lamplighter returning to Charles Bridge this holiday season
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From tomorrow evening through the Christmas season, the gas lamps on Prague's Charles Bridge will be lit by hand at dusk every night.
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Prague's festive transport fleet hits the streets this weekend
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Two trams, a bus, and a cable car will sport holiday lights and decorations until Three Kings Day.
'Outrageous': Prague mayor and other officials react to Christmas market ban
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The sudden decision to close the holiday markets took many by surprise, and the reaction is largely negative.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague's most famous landmark gets its clock cleaned
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The upper row of allegorical figures have been removed for a cleaning and a new coat of varnish.
Foreigners living in the Czech Republic react to carp and other Christmas traditions
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A recent poll of employees working for an international company in Prague found out how expats really feel about carp and other holiday traditions.
The best things to do in Prague this week: November 22–28
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The Old Town Square holiday market opens, several restaurants offer Thanksgiving turkey, and ice skating rinks open across Prague.
Christmas tree for Prague's Old Town Square cut down near Liberec
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The Christmas tree for Old Town Square's Christmas market was cut down this morning, and will soon be on its way to Prague.
