Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Two 'significant days' passed by Senate, government launches huge military purchase package, Zeman stands by controversial pardon.
Following two years of restrictions, Náplavka gears up for a full season
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This will be the first spring and summer that events can take place on the waterfront without Covid restrictions.
President Zeman sets autumn date for local and Senate elections
The elections will see 27 seats of the upper house of the Czech parliament up for grabs.
Studies reveal public concerns about the refugee crisis in Czechia
Czechs exhibit the highest levels of reluctance towards taking in Ukrainian refugees of any nation in the EU.
Lost in Prague? The city will pilot new navigation signs this summer
Totems, obelisks, and signposts for pedestrians will all have a unified look and increased modern functionality.
Prague Castle ranked one of the world’s best deals for tourists
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On the other hand, New York’s Empire State Building was cited as the biggest rip-off due to its massive entry fee.
Czech daily news roundup: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Czech billionaires' wealth grows significantly, Babiš undergoes eyelid surgery, Prague metro gets 5G phone signal.
Czechs, Easter, and green beer: What goes into this traditional spring brew?
The day before Good Friday is Green Thursday, and some brewers have a tradition of making green beer while others simply make a special holiday brew.
How much would cutting off Russian energy cost consumers in Czechia?
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Brinksmanship over payments for Russian energy threatens a dramatic reduction in gas and oil supplies.
Police have identified woman who set off false alarm in Prague museum
The woman triggered two canisters of flame suppressant gas at the New Building of the National Museum.
On this day in 1937: The first flight landed at the Prague airport
Václav Havel Airport Prague's history began 85 years ago with a 14-passenger plane landing on its grass runway.
Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Czech Republic braces for gas disruption, Zeman aid was victim of arson attack, Russia threatens retaliation over Czech diplomatic expulsion.
Former White Stripe Jack White coming to Prague’s Forum Karlín in July
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The guitarist, who was last in Prague in 2014, is releasing back-to-back new studio albums.
Czech Health Ministry launches new campaign to encourage vaccination and booster shots
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.
Tech giant Apple building a new development team in Prague
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Media reports say that work on a core operating system for all Apple products is underway in the Czech Republic.
A new policy could see Czech schools drop the second language requirement
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The proposed curriculum change would be one of the most significant changes to come to Czech primary school in decades.
WATCH: Folk singer advises Ukrainians on how to be 'proper Czechs'
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The musician describes the song, "Proper Czech" (Správnej Čech) as an attempt to “Welcome all friends from Ukraine."
