Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Controversy erupts over US military base proposal, accusations of Roma discrimination at refugee center, ministers confirm Czech commitment to Green Deal.
These essential products are driving up the cost of living in Czechia
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New cost of living data from the Czech Statistical Office shows the Czech Republic’s inflation woes are getting worse.
Heartbreaking details emerge about the Prague Zoo accident
A zoo employee was injured by an elephant on Sunday. Turns out, the elephant's behavior was triggered by the voice of her baby in the next cubicle.
Warm weather is finally coming to Czechia this week
Plus: Czech Army steps up recruitment, poll shows stronger support for Babiš, Plzeň's Great Synagogue re-opens.
Pedestrian-friendly makeover underway for Prague riverside avenue
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The bustling Smetana's Embankment area will undergo what the city calls "central Prague's biggest transformation in decades" this spring.
Prague's newest tram line opens with retro and historic vehicles
A new tram line from Sídliště Barrandov to Holyně was inaugurated this weekend during a ceremony that included some of the city's classic trams.
Top Czech beers awarded at the Pivex Golden Cup awards
This year saw a big rise in the number of competitors and the introduction of new special categories.
Defense Minister to discuss establishing a U.S. military presence in Czechia
Plus: heavy snowfall leaves thousands without power, Easter food prices up sharply year-on-year, and more headlines to start the weekend.
Ukrainian refugees clean city streets in show of gratitude to Prague
Refugees from Ukraine now living in Prague have organized a volunteer street cleaning this morning in order to give a little something back to the city.
Meet the Czech Republic’s top 5 male and female influencers
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The most popular influencers in Czechia are sportspeople, actors, models, and even one disgraced politician.
Prague's new ‘corrency’ doubles purchasing power at local businesses
A pilot project encouraging people to shop locally is being rolled out for Prague 1 today.
Czech economists give mixed predictions on Ukraine-crisis impact
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As Czech growth stalls, a tight labor market could be helped by the arrival of refugees.
Refugee women serve up Ukrainian cuisine from Prague food truck
Visitors to the Prague Market can enjoy a delicious meal themselves or buy a portion of food for those in need.
Czechia celebrates International Romani Day with music and art
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Live concerts and the opening of an outdoor exhibition take place in Prague, while Czech TV will broadcast a concert by a Romani children's choir.
Heavy snowfall forecast in parts of Bohemia tonight
Plus: Czech parliament to debate media ownership law, construction of Metro line D to begin on April 21, VW considers huge factory in Czechia.
Mortgages are becoming a luxury item in the Czech Republic
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Interest rate hikes are pricing people out of getting a mortgage, and more increases are coming.
