Historian highlights shift in Czech mindset on World Refugee Day
Historian Michal Frankl from the Masaryk Institute spoke about refugee waves in Czech history.
News in brief for June 20: Thunderstorm and high-temperature warning issued across Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
New Zealand rugby team honors 30 years of Czech-Kiwi diplomacy with haka dance at Prague Castle
The New Zealand Ambassador's team will compete against the Czech rugby team on Wednesday in Prague.
Czech government's new campaign aims to improve communication with public
Called 'Czechia informs,' the new web page will display information regarding updated laws and offer advice to citizens.
Prague’s biggest music and arts festival takes place this week
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New relaxation zones, more culinary options, a simpler cashless system, and an expanded side program are a few of this year's changes.
Prague's solstice spectacle: Witness a centuries-old astronomical show at Charles Bridge
If you stand on the Old Town side of Charles Bridge this Wednesday, you can see the sun set over the altar of St. Vitus' Cathedral.
Prague street named after Soviet marshal will be renamed in October
City councilors just approved Koněvova Street's renaming to Hartigova Street – thousands of people will need to change their documents as a result.
Investigation finds Pendolino driver in fatal Czech crash was intoxicated
The driver, who died in the crash, consumed enough alcohol to be impaired and left the station without a signal.
Heatwave and thunderstorms to hit Czechia this week
Temperatures will surpass 30 degrees Celsius across all of Czechia, and start to cool only from Friday.
News in brief for June 19: 'Czechia wants to put you in concentration camps,' State Duma chairman tells Russians
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, June 19, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
The Czech Republic could send its first astronaut into space next year
The country has received an offer to join the next Axiom mission, and Aleš Svoboda could become the second astronaut from the Czech lands to go to space.
This Father's Day, dads in Czechia are longing for extended parental leave
Fathers in the Czech Republic are taking a more active role in raising their children, according to data from the past decade, but lack state support.
Czech Army to celebrate 30 years of existence with big Prague show
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On June 28, the Army of the Czech Republic will present a large-scale show including a paratrooper jump and river rescue in the center of Prague.
News in brief for June 18: Heatwave to hit the Czech Republic this week
Plus: Czech president to visit the United States in September, Police charge man in South Bohemia machete attack, and more weekend headlines.
Czech authority approves Uber's bid to take over Prague Airport taxi services
The Office for the Protection of Competition has dismissed a motion filed by Tick Tack, giving Uber the green light to move forward with Prague Airport.
Czech author Bianca Bellová wins EBRD Literature Prize for The Lake
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Bellová and Alex Zucker, who translated the novel into English, accepted the prestigious literary award on Thursday evening in London.
Czech Centres to establish new locations in Belgrade, Hanoi, and Taipei
The initiative, which spreads Czech culture abroad through film, music, language courses, and more, will expand its operations starting later this year.
