Prague unveils new-look trains to match trams and buses
Prague's integrated transport is becoming more integrated as a new design scheme is rolled out across all of the city's vehicles.
The Czech Republic celebrates May 1 under the cherry blossoms
Officially commemorated as Labor Day in the Czech Republic, May 1 traditions mark the return of warm weather and spring blossoms.
Czech firefighters respond to 88 fires during Witches Night
Plus: May campaign urges Prague residents to Bike to Work, Czech judoka crowned best in Europe, and more weekend headlines.
Tech giant Microsoft buys 1.5 billion crowns worth of Prague real estate
The company is already one of the largest foreign employers in Prague, and it may be significantly expanding operations with new land in Klíčov.
'What We Wore Before' installation decries victim-shaming in Czech society
A new installation by Konsent and Amnesty International displays clothes and stories of real rape victims to dispel prejudices.
Czech and Polish PMs meet to discuss energy and the war in Ukraine
Czech PM Fiala also said energy security would a be a key focus of the Czech Republic’s upcoming EU presidency.
Cast your vote for naming Prague Zoo’s endangered pangolins
The public can now weigh on what Czech name to give the scale-covered critters from Taiwan.
As tourists return, so do thieves: Post-pandemic crime rates surge in Czechia
Czech police reports the return of criminal activities to pre-Covid levels as travel restrictions are limited.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 29, 2022
Charles University hit by Russian disinformation, Czech soprano wins prestigious BBC music award, and Fiala visits Warsaw for urgent talks.
Czech Television hit in another wave of cyber attacks
The pro-Russian hacker group Killnet previously said it would target Czech media but has not yet claimed repsonsibility.
Fun things to do in Prague (April 29 to May 5): Mirror maze marks 130 years
Plus: Witches Night on April 30, open houses and a block party for May 1, and A-ha's first Prague appearance.
Families in Czechia to receive a one-time payment of CZK 5,000
The one-off benefit is intended to help families cope with inflation; parents will receive payment for each child in the household.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Government makes one-off contribution to families, disinformation reported in Czech schools, Albright's funeral held in Washington.
Will Russia turn off the taps on Czechia's gas supply?
As Poland gets cut off by Russian gas provider Gazprom, is the same thing likely to happen to Czechia?
Prague festival fundraiser to celebrate Ukrainian food and culture
A fundraising festival dedicated to Ukrainian music and dishes will be held at the Prague Market next week.
Is giving kids non-alcoholic beer harmless? Czech experts say it's risky
In Czech culture it's common for children to enjoy the occasional non-alcoholic beer – but can it lead to bad habits later?
Karlovy Vary Film Festival will show Ukrainian works-in-progress halted by the war
The Karlovy Vary Film Festival will support the Ukrainian film industry, in cooperation with the Odesa Film Festival which cannot take place due to war.