Today's headlines: Daily news refresh for Czechia
The country's top news in brief for the week of Feb. 6–Feb. 10, 2023.
Czech tennis team overcome Portugal to qualify for Davis Cup
A win by rising star Jiří Lehečka secured the Czech Republic's passage to the so-called World Cup of tennis.
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Prague's historic Bohemia Restaurant has been restored to its former glory
The long-neglected building at the Czech capital's Výstaviště exhibition grounds has undergone an extensive reconstruction and will reopen to the public.
New US ambassador to the Czech Republic makes trdelník 'faux pas'
New to Prague, Bijan Sabet has drawn ire for posting a photo of an ice cream-filled trdelník to his Twitter account this weekend.
Historic Czech-made Tatra K2 tram debuts on the streets of Prague
Joining the Czech capital's fleet of historic vehicles on the 42 line, the Tatra K2 will make its first official appearance on Prague's streets.
Czech weekend headlines: Film critics name Arvéd best Czech film of 2022
Plus: Czech singer and actress Naďa Urbánková passes away at age 83, Czech tennis team leads Portugal 2-0 in Davis Cup, and more weekend headlines.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: New US ambassador says he's ready to get to work
The ambassador post, which has been empty since President Joe Biden took office, has now been filled by Bijan Sabet.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Police warn about counterfeit euros, the high costs of bird flu, a new look for Kofila, and more buzzworthy headlines for Feb. 3, 2023.
TELL US: What would you like Czechia's new president bring to the country?
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The actions of Petr Pavel will, even if indirectly, affect expats' lives. Tell us what kind of changes you would like to see happen.
Prague Zoo welcomes first pangolin born in Europe
The baby comes from a pair of pangolins sent to Prague last year from a zoo in Taiwan.
Czechs won’t boycott Paris Olympics even if Russian athletes compete
The International Olympic Committee may let "neutral athletes" from Russia or Belarus compete if they don't represent their countries or support the war.
A new chapter: Prague book reseller to expand to Austria
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From humble beginnings to huge recent financial success, Knihobot's expansion bodes well for Prague's circular economy.
The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
Restitution claim rejected, celebrate Czech Groundhog Day, and more buzzworthy stories for Feb. 2, 2023.
What awaits Petr Pavel in his first 100 days as Czech president?
This year will see the new president look to create a culture of openness at Prague Castle while boosting Czechia’s reputation abroad.
Love lights exhibit to illuminate Prague's Vltava for Valentine's Day
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Fifty new displays have been added to the 400,000 energy-saving LED light sculputres currently on exhibit at Prague's Žluté lázně.
