WEEKLY QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Prague's most famous buildings
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Do you know your Prague facades? Try your hand at identifying some of the city's most glorious landmarks.
Czechia's oldest national park celebrates 60 years with record attendance and events
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Krkonoše National Park, which saw a record number of visitors last year, will open a renewed visitor center.
Which Czech films are screening at the Cannes Film Festival this year?
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Two FAMU graduates’ films were selected to compete at the Cannes Film Festival.
Russia hits back at Czech threats to charge rent for diplomatic buildings
The Czech government accused Russia this week of using its diplomatic buildings in Czechia for commercial purposes.
Czech charity helps open 280 schools in Afghanistan
People In Need has sent over 100 volunteers to the country, helping build houses and revitalize villages.
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Around 20 percent of people in Czechia are not registered with a dentist
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The shortage of stomatologists in Czechia explains the high proportion of people who have health insurance but no dentist.
Czechia's digital citizenship initiative moves forward
The app would mean that people could use their phones to prove their identity instead of having to carry a card.
News in brief for May 18: Czechia faces Slovenia in Ice Hockey World Championship, Bohemian Switzerland on fire
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 18, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia won't move forward with CBD ban, says Prime Minister Fiala
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Measures regulating the sale of cannabidiol will not come into force as the country prepares for a big change in marijuana legislation.
Czechia scraps resolutions allowing Russia to use diplomatic real estate for free
The nine resolutions the Czech govt. cancelled today date from the 1970s and 1980s and were issued under communist Czechoslovakia.
10 tips for celebrating International Museum Day in Prague and the Czech Republic
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International Museum Day on May 18 sees a handful of Czech museums open their doors for free or reduced admission.
Snakes and ladders: Prague police find California coral in Prague 8 building
The tenant called the local police after spotting the reptile slithering down the stairway.
Prague wants to repurpose Czech Post buildings as 'starter' apartments
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Some buildings being sold off by the post office are suitable for housing, and the City Hall hopes to acquire them.
On International Day of Homophobia, Czechia grapples with same-sex marriage legalization
Although the public generally supports it, some parties of the ruling coalition are opposed to same-sex marriage in Czechia.
Czech passport ranks among top 10 most powerful in the world
A new ranking that looks at more than just how many countries people can visit says Czechs have one of the worlds most powerful passports.
Czech retailers must offer return point for PET bottles
Customers will need to pay a deposit of about CZK 5 when purchasing a soft drink or alcoholic beverage.
News in brief for May 17: Pavel encourages 'registry of Russian damage'
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
