News in brief for July 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Friday
Zelenskyy continues Prague visit, Karlovy Vary main competition ends, and more top stories for Friday, July 7, 2023.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy headed to Prague for talks with top officials
Zelenskyy will meet with Czech President Petr Pavel on Thursday at Prague Castle. He will also meet Prime Minister Petr Fiala during his visit.
Major tram and road repairs set to disrupt Prague traffic through summer season
Drivers in the capital face several traffic restrictions due to road and bridge repairs and the construction and repairs of tram lines.
Czech chefs petition government to pay for Michelin Guide fees
In an open letter, luminaries from the food industry argue that the guide highlights outstanding restaurants while promoting Czech food culture.
Czechia remains one of Europe's safest havens in latest Global Peace Index
While slipping five spots in the 2023 standings overall, the nation still outranks Germany, the United Kingdom, and the US for peacefulness.
News in brief for July 6: Actress Robin Wright arrives at Karlovy Vary to receive honors
Read more top headlines for Czechia on Thursday, July 6, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Celebrations of Sts. Cyril and Methodius' legacy in Velehrad culminate with morning mass
During the festivities, Velehrad’s visitors could also participate in the manual rewriting of the Velehrad Codex.
Czech PM calls on Hungary and Poland to refrain from obstructing EU migration deal
Refusing to pass the EU's refugee-settlement deal harms Czechia's financial interests, Petr Fiala said.
News in brief for July 5: Two men lose their lives in separate incidents at Velká Amerika Quarry
The top headlines for Wednesday, July 5, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Police shut down snake-handling tourist attraction near Charles Bridge
The crackdown targeted individuals illegally and forcefully charging tourists for animal photo opportunities.
Renovation and expansion of Prague's iconic Barrandov Terraces enter final stretch
Once in ruins, the landmark restaurant will reopen and see the addition of two apartment buildings.
Survey reveals over half of Czechs require additional funds for their summer getaway
Financial strain and inflation see one in three Czechs opt for bank loans to finance their vacations.
Taking off: Prague Airport sees strong rise in passenger numbers in 2023
Popular destinations from Prague include London, Paris, and Milan, with flight numbers projected to reach their highest levels during July and August.
Czechs are gearing up for a summer spent in nature
Be prepared to spend more on backpacks, trekking shoes, and camping mattresses, which are among the hits of the season.
Czech govt. staying on Twitter for now, despite German concerns
Germany's cabinet mulls leaving Twitter due to the changes that came into effect since Elon Musk took over.
News in brief for July 4: Severe storm warning issued across Czechia for Wednesday
Czech foreign minister says Russia will be a long-term threat, opposition expresses support for cash payments, and apartment prices see slight fall.
Foreign streaming platforms to contribute to new Czech audiovisual fund
Representatives of all distribution platforms reached an agreement with the Culture Ministry that will be part of an upcoming audiovisual law.
