VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Gorillas have rough and tumble at Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo captured a candid moment of two gorillas playfighting, following the arrival of a 25-year-old gorilla last September.
Prague to invest CZK 46m into modernizing, creating more capacity in classrooms
The schools will get funds to implement projects under a city action plan to improve education, but have to pay it back within five years.
Czechia continues to record lowest unemployment in EU, April data show
The highest demand for new employees was in the Czech capital.
Orlando Bloom named brand ambassador for Prague's Staropramen beer
The actor says he fell in love with the city while he was here filming Carnival Row.
Czechia's Day Against Cancer: Country raises awareness of disease
Over 300,000 people are currently being treated for cancer in Czechia, a disease that kills 27,000 people annually in the country.
News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Foreign trade surges in Czechia, posting CZK 16 billion balance
Rising car exports and falling operational costs resulted in the strongest trade balance in over two years.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Prague ranks in top tier of 100 cities globally for local food
The capital was ranked in the top 20 cities worldwide to taste local cuisine, which includes svíčková and tlačenka.
Enter the Brno Short Story Writing Contest to win a prize of CZK 10,000
This year’s edition invites writers to approach the ‘Perfect Strangers’ theme in a creative way that’s connected to Brno.
Prague police perform daring duckling rescue through the holiday weekend
Seven baby ducks fell into a sewer grating at the Palmovka bus depot; luckily a bus driver noticed the distressed mother and called for help.
Prague’s highest office rents can be found near these metro stops
The construction of the metro D line is creating new opportunities for office development along the route.
Turning wastewater into energy: New project set to heat up one-third of Prague
Located in Prague 6, the planned Energocenter will cost an estimated CZK 7.5 billion.
Czech band Vesna tapped to make Eurovision finals, says Spotify
Out of the songs submitted this year, My Sister's Crown is the 11th most played track on the streaming service.
News in brief for May 9: German minister cools talks of border controls with Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Pilsen cathedral makes it to the top 10 most affordable viewpoints
A ranking of the world’s best and most affordable observation decks had three entries from the Czech Republic.
Cities across Czechia commemorate 78 years since the end of World War II
High-ranking state officials took part in a memorial service held today at the National Memorial in Prague's Vítkov.