DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Prague closes Střelecký Island due to flood risk; park trips discouraged
Officials in the city center have closed the location, popular among tourists, as the Vltava River's water level rises amid ongoing rainfall.
Heavy storms batter Czechia: flooding and power outages across the country
Heavy rain and high winds have resulted in numerous incidents across the country, as Prague and other cities take precautions against floods.
Czech news in brief for September 14: Saturday's top headlines
Multiple Czech regions face extreme flood threat, 63,000+ Czech homes without power amid storms, and more weekend headlines.
Closures and transport disruptions: Preparations underway for flooding in Prague
The Petřín cable car and the city's embankments will close this evening; use these resources to monitor the situation as you plan your weekend.
Wheelbarrows are falling! Essential Czech rain vocabulary to learn
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As autumn settles in, learn and save these phrases for a rainy day – from water cans pouring from the skies to cheeky film references.
Czech poppies: The 'seedier' side of a culinary treasure in the spotlight
A key ingredient in everything from traditional Czech pastries to savory pasta dishes, police say poppy straw is increasingly harvested to mimic heroin.
Dance the night: Dua Lipa brings a pair of spring concerts to Prague
The performer will head to the Czech capital for her first-ever concert in support of her third studio album, Radical Optimism.
Czech news in brief for September 13: Friday's top headlines
Fifteen locations report flood levels in Czechia, City Hall condemns anti-Israel activists at Pride, and first Aston Martin dealership to open in Prague.
Poll: Seven in 10 Czechs would vote for Harris instead of Trump
Even among older voters, men, and those without university degrees did the Democratic Party candidate outscore the former president.
Czechia's ambitious plans for a high-speed rail network facing delays
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The Czech Railway Administration claims that the country's rail network must first focus on implementing the EU-wide European Train Control System.
Czechia's extreme floods: Here's what you need to know
After over five days of intense rainfall and flooding in Czechia, the situation is slowly improving, although significant danger remains.
Czech news in brief for September 12: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia braces for extreme flooding, Senate speaker confirms support to Zelenskyy, and cycling advocates call for bike-friendlier Prague.
Frustration brewing: Czech consumers complain of paying more for less beer
A shifting trend to pouring a pint rather than a half-liter of beer, while not adjusting prices, has prompted comment from the trade inspection authority.
Czech Airlines to leave the skies forever from October this year
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Long-term financial difficulties and internal disputes mean that Czechia's national air carrier will no longer fly under its brand.
Trump vs Harris: Czech political analysts weigh in on US presidential debate
A strong display from Vice President Kamala Harris on issues surrounding abortion and the Russia-Ukraine war gave her the edge over Trump, analysts say.
Czech news in brief for September 11: Wednesday's top headlines
Police investigate Czech archbishop seat for fraud, foreign minister gives warning about AI, and Czechia mulls ice hockey world champs bid.
Czech Film 'Waves' selected as Oscar contender for Best International Feature
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Inspired by true events, Waves follows Czechoslovak Radio journalists risking everything to report independently during the Warsaw Pact invasion.
