Czech star Barbora Krejčíková advances to Australian Open quarterfinals
Plus: MMA star Procházka to fight for UFC title in May, bird flu outbreak reported in Pardubice, and more headlines from this weekend.
Happy birthday, Kamba! Prague Zoo gorilla turns 50
The female gorilla and "full-time aunt" has been living at Prague Zoo since 2005 after struggling to fit in with other gorilla troops in European zoos.
45 years on, Charter 77 continues to fight for human rights in the Czech Republic
The anti-Communist document drawn up by Havel and other dissidents is celebrating its 45th anniversary this month.
Czechs have named their most trusted leader – who's yours?
Czechs trust Slovakia's president more than their own, according to new data. Which Czech political leader do you find most trustworthy?
7 skiing day trips from Prague: hitting the Bohemian slopes
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You don’t need to travel far from the Czech capital to experience winter sports on the slopes.
The new government wants to reinvent traditional education in Czechia
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The country's new education minister wants to create a more flexible approach to studies that fosters creativity and teamwork.
Massive pile-up on Czech motorway causes total damage of CZK 11 million
Plus: 'Polar vortex' brings snowy weather, Ministry of Finance downgrades growth forecast, and a wolf is found dead in Moravia.
On this day in 1787: Mozart conducts 'The Marriage of Figaro' in Prague
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The Maestro is most remembered for the premiere of ‘Don Giovanni,’ but that was actually his second visit.
Meatballs to go: IKEA food delivery now available in Prague via Wolt
The classic meatballs and other food favorites are now available for home delivery throughout the Czech Republic.
Czech folk singer's tragic Covid death makes world headlines
World media outlets are picking up the story of the late Czech folk singer Hana Horká who died of Covid-19 Sunday.
Czech air quality in 2021 was among the best in 10 years
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Covid restrictions and better weather led to a drop in concentrations of some pollutants.
Czech snowboard star will miss the Beijing Winter Olympics
Plus: Prague considers sending military aid to Ukraine, candle chain created to remember Palach’s legacy, Czech playboy blasted for autobahn ride.
Czech mortgage rates increase dramatically as inflation kicks in
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Mortgage rates saw their biggest increase since 2003 as a result of National Bank measures to tackle inflation.
Prague film academy launches English-friendly streaming platform on 75th anniversary
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The portal, launching today, currently offers more than 200 films, available with English subtitles.
Prague Náplavka project nominated for prestigious Mies van der Rohe prize
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The 'Prague Eyes - Riverfront Revitalisation' project is among the 40 works of European architecture that made the shortlist.
Unexploded WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in Brno
Plus: Czech singer dies after catching Covid on purpose, Czech Winter Olympics team confirmed, Turów lawsuit to be dropped if agreement reached
Prague to Bologna and a CZK 46,000 meal: Bolt users went to extremes in 2021
One user ordered meals from 132 different eateries, while another had an average of 1.4 meals delivered per day.
