The four-day work week is gaining popularity in the Czech Republic
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Companies that have introduced a four-day work week are reporting success, while employees also enjoy the freedom of having an extra day off.
Time Out taps Brno as one of Europe's best city breaks for 2023
The Czech city came in at number 7 on Time Out's list of the best getaways across Europe this year; Prague was also recommended as an alternative.
Weekend headlines: Petr Pavel leads latest Czech election polls
Plus: Tennis star Jiří Lehečka makes Australian Open quarterfinals, Prague police detain anti-government protester, and more headlines.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
'Spare' translation is coming to Czechia, Žižkov building under demolition, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 20, 2023.
'Who drinks the most, wins': Police uncover underage drinking competition in Prague nightclub
Organizers of the party now face up to one year in prison for serving alcohol to minors.
Flannel-shirt run and large concert planned in support of Pavel this weekend
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Over 30 acts will take the stage at Prague's Lucerna in a five-hour concert on Sunday, while a 'flannel run' in Letná takes place the same day.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Huge crowds queue up to see historic crown jewels
The crown jewels date back to the 14th century and are only ever made viewable on special occasions. Queues stretched for hours at Prague Castle.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
New metro signs coming to Prague, cyber attacks on Czech institutions, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 19, 2023.
Fifth annual bike-to-work initiative wheels into Czechia on Monday
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The AutoMat association urges people to consider environmentally friendly transport alternatives, including biking or walking.
National Gallery Prague to exhibit Czech masters Mánes and Brandl in 2023
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Other NGP exhibition planned for this year will display 19th century watercolors, and significant works from 1939 to the present day.
Mall.cz will close its brick-and-mortar stores at the end of January
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The rise of e-commerce and popularity of 24-hour pick-up boxes were behind its decision to go online-only.
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The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
First snow of the year, new factory for Marlenka, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 18, 2023.
'Caring might be putting it too strongly': Expats sound off on the Czech presidential election
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With the second round looming, we asked non-citizens (who aren't eligible to vote for president) to comment on the election in Czechia.
Exhibit and special banknote to mark 30 years of Czechoslovak currency split
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The Czech National Bank is issuing a commemorative CZK 1,000 banknote to mark the 1993 division of Czechoslovakia and its crown.
NGOs: Czech government is only partially fulfilling its environmental pledges
A 'major shift' in policy change occurred in only a quarter of the promises it made regarding ecological issues.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Czech children don't exercise enough, snow on the way, and more buzzworthy headlines for Jan. 17, 2023.
Weather warning: Heavy snowfall to hit the entire Czech Republic tonight
Meteorologists are predicting blizzard-like conditions and warning drivers to stay off the road.
