Agnieszka Holland to direct new biopic about famed Prague writer Franz Kafka
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The life of the Prague-based surrealist writer who died at age 40 will be shown as a mosaic of events.
Sweeping changes to Czech health insurance: here’s what you need to know
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The biggest amendment to the Public Health Insurance Act for fifteen years includes some important changes.
Activists chain themselves to Prague's Nusle bridge at rush hour
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Jan Palach: Honoring a Czech martyr through public art and film
The student protester died 53 years ago this week after setting himself on fire on Wenceslas Square in 1969.
Prague’s cheap rent bubble has burst with a return to pre-pandemic prices
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The era of knock-off rent prices in the Czech Republic may be over as the effects of the Covid pandemic wear off.
Wisdom underfoot: Manhole covers on Kampa quote underground artists
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Fourteen iron covers in the sidewalk recall the words of Czech poets plus French artist Marcel Duchamp.
Increasing number of Prague healthcare workers test positive for Covid-19
A regularly updated article with all the latest developments related to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic for Jan. 17–23.
Zátopek leads this year's nominations for the Czech Lion awards
Zeman claims to be walking again, tax for cigarettes and alcohol may rise, still no sign of wild bear on the loose near Prague.
Free shared bikes are now a permanent part of Prague's public transport
A pilot project offering holders of a Prague public transport pass access to free 15-minute rides through bikesharing apps has been a success.
Covid-19 travel update: Romania turns high-risk red on latest Czech map
Traveling from Romania to the Czech Republic will become more difficult for some, while France and Denmark have tightened their own restrictions.
Prague's Zdeněk Hřib named one of Europe's Top 5 Mayors of 2021
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Mayors of Europe has named Prague's representative among its top 5 of 2021, citing Hřib's efforts in mobility, cultural events, infrastructure, and more.
Czech weekend news in brief: January 15-16, 2022
Pressure wave from Pacific volcano eruption measured in Czech Republic, armed robbers steal watches in central Prague, and more weekend headlines.
Brown bear spotted north of Prague, residents warned to stay out of forests
Villages near Mělník, north of Prague, have urged residents to avoid going into the forest this weekend after a brown bear was spotted in the area Friday.
Prague's new LGBT+ community space welcomes Czechs and expats alike
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Prague Pride has opened a new location for community work and events, and is calling for input from the international community.
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Czech coffee geeks launch a Tripadvisor for European cafés
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The brand-new mobile app helps coffee lovers find the best cup both in the Czech Republic and throughout the EU.
Prague's National Library to display rare medieval 'comic book' this weekend
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The Velislav Bible was written around 1340 and is considered to be the largest historical picture book in Central Europe.
Czech police report steep increase in illegal immigration in 2021
More top headlines for Prague and the Czech Republic for Friday, January 14, 2022.
