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Czech daily news roundup: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
Ledecká takes home another Olympic gold for parallel giant slalom, Tesco to stop selling CDs and DVDs in Czechia, alcoholism is growing among Czech women.
For a real daily challenge, try playing Wordle in Czech
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Two versions of the popular game let you try to guess a new five-letter word every day.
New Czech ‘unicorn’ heralds an era of remarkable growth for Czech startups
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Czech startups are going from strength to strength amid booming times for the nation’s technology industry.
Czech schools to begin adding financial literacy to the curriculum
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The educational system is not preparing students to handle the basic economic skills they will need in real life.
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A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Feb. 7–13.
Czech biathlon star Davidová narrowly misses out on gold in Beijing
Plus: Hurricane hits Czechia's highest mountain, Zeman sparks controversy with Ukraine comments, social media falls in love with Czech curler's earrings.
Prague 2 to install permanent memorial to Jan Palach and Josef Toufar
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A now-derelict building where Czech martyr Palach and victim of communism Toufar spent their final hours will be transformed into a memorial to both men.
Survey: one in three Czechs admit to drinking and skiing
Forty percent of men and a quarter of woman admitted to consuming alcohol on the slopes at Czech ski resorts.
Prague Market kicks off 2022 cultural season with Worlds of Czech Animation
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An exhibit dedicated to 75 years of Czech animation launches a year of culture that includes food festivals, music concerts, and other events.
Czech firefighters rescue 40 passengers stranded on Jeseníky ski lift
Plus: Czech unemployment rate rises to 3.7% in January, husband-and-wife curling team falls out of Olympic medal consideration, and more weekend headlines.
Covid-19 travel update: Czech map dark red, UK to ease entry requirements
All EU countries are still considered very high risk in the latest Czech map, while the United Kingdom will ease entry requirements from February 11.
Hike, castle, repeat: 5 reasons to visit Czechia's stunning Křivoklát region
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As the Environment Ministry names part of Křivoklát a national park, here’s a rundown of what makes the area a jewel in Czechia’s crown.
Social media saves traditional herb shop in the heart of Prague
When an old-fashioned herb shop in central Prague announced its closure, support on social media led to a new lease of life.
Dog takes second solo trip on Prague metro, police suspect it’s not her last
Misi showed particular interest in the city maps on the police computer screens when she was held at the station.
As the Winter Olympics start in Beijing, here’s where to follow the Games
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This year’s official Czech ‘Olympic Festival’ is in Brno, but the opening ceremony and the Games themselves will be broadcast on various channels.
Prague's Clementinum records warm start to the year
Beijing Winter Olympics to officially start today, Zeman calls for calm over Russia-Ukraine tensions, the Czech Republic has a new ‘unicorn' start-up.
