Expansion of dangerous Prague 3 tram stop to enhance pedestrian safety
Pedestrians in Prague 3 will get extra room at the narrow Biskupcova tram stop, with renovation work underway as of this weekend.
Czech inflation slowed down in July, but remains fourth-highest in EU
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According to Eurostat data shared this weekend, inflation in the Czech Republic was 10.2 percent, trailing only Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
Prague's Holy Trinity Column damaged by lightning strike
An intense storm wreaked havoc across the Czech capital on Wednesday, and damaged the landmark plague column underneath Prague Castle.
News in brief for Aug. 19: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Temelín nuclear power plant temporarily shuts down, Czech volleyball team loses to Azerbaijan, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.
Prague Airport expects soaring passenger numbers next year
The summer season so far has been substantially busier than expected, leading the airport to revise its expectations for 2024.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Czechia in early October
Czechia and Israel have long had a close relationship, with Netanyahu previously saying that Israel had 'no better friend' in Europe than Czechia.
Russian singer accuses Czechia of censorship after show gets cancelled
Following political pressure from Prague City Council, the Municipal House has decided to cancel Anna Netrebko's October concert.
News in brief for Aug. 18: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Storm damages State Opera, Czech air base receives US helicopter, and more top stories for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Ex-presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová announces election bid for European Parliament
The economist said on social media that she wants to battle against populism, ensure equal rights, and focus on environmental issues.
Romeo and Juliet gets a fresh look at Prague’s Summer Shakespeare Festival
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A new staging focuses on the themes that are still relevant to people today rather than presenting it as a theatrical museum piece.
Petr Fiala ratifies landmark Czech-US cooperation agreement
The treaty provides a legal basis for the potential deployment of the US military on Czech territory.
Czech authorities mull taxing foreign companies operating in Czechia
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Under the proposed bill, the state would collect between CZK 4 billion and 6 billion per year by taxing foreign-headquartered firms working in Czechia.
News in brief for Aug. 17: Top headlines for Czechia on Thursday
Storm wreaks havoc in Prague, Czechia to send bridges to Slovenia, and more top stories for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
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Czech regions warn: Time is running out for hundreds of thousands to renew their driver's license
Over 400,000 people are yet to renew their Czech driver's license, with the Transport Ministry predicting that many will not be able to do it on time.
Czech meteorological office issues high-level storm warning across most of Czechia
Heavy storms and rainfall are expected in Prague on Wednesday evening and in the first part of Thursday.
Czechs' unpaid debt rises at fastest rate in last 10 years
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Cumulatively, Czechs owed CZK 29.2 billion between January and June this year.
