Gas prices on the rise in Europe again due to Russia’s pipeline halt
Plus: Firefighters extinguishing a blaze in industrial complex, Czech wins Man of the Year international contest, and more headlines.
On this day: Czechoslovakia's Prague Spring was ended by a Soviet invasion
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The events of 1968 have strong parallels to Russia’s current invasion of Ukraine, though the outcomes so far are quite different.
GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.15–19, 2022) saw Czech "hunger stones" resurface, soldiers decorated for help in forest fire blaze, and a rare statue go on exhibit.
Prague is looking for volunteers to release baby hedgehogs into their gardens
Due to the destruction of the animals’ natural habitat, Prague wants to help baby hedgehogs to transition into adult life.
Top headlines for Aug. 19: U.S. to give Czechia eight military helicopters for free
Plus: President Zeman discharged from hospital, leaves for Lány, Czech scientists come up with new combination of leukemia drugs, and more.
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A newly opened hangout brings Prague's Nusle valley back to life
The city district of Prague 2 has completed the restoration of the last part of the Folimanka park under the Nusle bridge.
Czechia passed a string of laws this week: Here's what you need to know
This week marked the passing of several laws, including single-use plastic ban, registration of beneficial owners, film incentive limitations, and more.
Attendance at Prague tourist attractions still below pre-Covid figures
Fewer foreign tourists are having an impact on towers and Prague Castle, but Prague Zoo and the Botanical Gardens have recovered.
A small international school with big dreams gets a new location in Prague
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The Leonardo V. Academy school opens a new location in a landmark building in Prague’s historical center.
Temperature records were broken across Czechia Wednesday
Plus: Ice cream inspection yields not-so-sweet results, Czech minister resigns over inappropriate behavior, and more headlines for Aug. 17, 2022.
Eight Czech universities appear in the prestigious top 1,000 university ranking
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Charles University has been ranked the best in the Czech Republic although it has moved down in this year's international ARWU ranking.
Czech Football Association being investigated for fraud
Plus: New leisure area opens under the Nusle bridge and debris of fallen veteran plane to be used for constructing new one.
Czech command of foreign languages among the worst in Europe
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One in 10 Czechs has minimal English-language skills, while just seven percent speak the language proficiently.
Aviation woes easing, with Czech airports reporting little chaos
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Air ticket sales seem to have peaked for the summer season, and in some cases surpassed pre-Covid levels.
Breaking down the cost of school supplies in Czechia this year
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Equipping a child for first grade will cost around CZK 6,500 this year as schools supplies become more expensive.
Meteorologists: Extreme heat and torrential rains to hit Czechia today
Plus: No defect found in historic plane that crashed, NGOs seek change in sterilization victims' compensation, and more.
Czechia launches free multilingual helpline in support of refugees
A daily dispatch on how the war in Ukraine is impacting life in the Czech Republic.
