Rainy weather in Czechia turns to warm temperatures later this week
A cloudy and damp week should hopefully improve by the weekend, but there could still be occasional thunderstorms.
News in brief for April 17: Prague takes flood precautions due to high river levels
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, April 17, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Ahoj, Monday! Your morning cup of Prague for April 17
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Prague Airport set to streamline security checks, eliminate limit on liquids
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Thanks to new scanning technology, passengers traveling at Prague Airport's Terminal 2 can look forward to faster security checks in the near future.
Vinohradský Pivovar opens new brewery outside of Prague
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The popular Prague beermaker will now be able to brew twice as much beer thanks to its new brewery in Káraný, northeast of Prague.
Weekend headlines: Large-scale demonstration set for Prague today
Plus: Zdeněk Svěrak inducted into Anděl Awards Hall of Fame, Czechia tops Ukraine in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers, and more weekend headlines.
Happy birthday, National Museum! Prague landmarks open for free today
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Prague's National Museum celebrates 205 years on April 15, and the main building and associated locations all offer free admission to celebrate.
Czech women getting far fewer abortions, but also using contraception less
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The reason for this seemingly paradoxical decline is, among other things, Czechs' lower prioritization of sex.
Prague Comic-Con kicks off today with Danny Glover, MacGyver, and cosplay stars
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Fans of science fiction and fantasy can see actors from Star Wars and the new Star Trek series, and meet famous comic book writers.
The number of mortgages in Czechia rose by 60 percent in March
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The mortgage market has shown signs of recovery but is still affected by high interest rates and high housing prices.
News in brief for April 14: Kellner investigation nears end, Prague footbridge to open this summer
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, April 14, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 10–14)
Take our weekly news quiz and test your knowledge of current events since Monday.
Tourist interest in historic Prague paternoster leads to temporary shutdown
An elevator that usually never stops is being shut down for repairs due to damage from tourists; when it reopens, new rules will be in place.
Czechia's plans to legalize cannabis: Buy up to 5 grams per day, but register in a database first
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The draft new proposal, which the government will debate this month, will also make it legal for firms to grow and sell the drug for recreational purposes.
Czech technology onboard ESA's mission to search for life on Jupiter
Here's where to watch today the live launch of the project to explore three of Jupiter's moons.
Apartment owners in Czechia can still rent rooms on Airbnb, new court ruling says
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The decision comes after the Prague Municipal Court had initially said that homeowners' associations could prevent short-term rentals.
Czech president likens Russian soldiers to ISIS if beheading video proves real
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on world leaders to respond to a video circulating on Russian social media.
