Czech news in brief for August 10: Saturday's top headlines
Fennec fox safely returned to Prague Zoo, Czech Labour Ministry fined for Christmas party, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia claims its second gold at 2024 Paris Olympics with record-breaking win
Seasoned canoeist Martin Fuksa won his first Olympics medal on his third attempt, also breaking the Olympic record for the 1,000-meter C1 race.
White House invites Americans abroad to weigh in on issues that matter
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A news initiative asks US citizens living abroad to take a survey designed to gather input on key issues.
Suspicious luggage discovered at Prague Airport prompts evacuation
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The incident comes on the heels of a separate security scare in Austria which saw the cancelation of three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
Czech news in brief for August 9: Friday's top headlines
Czech Foreign Ministry advises caution in Austria, suspicous baggage discovered at Prague Airport, Lazarská Street building owners liable for maintenance.
Prices for new apartments in Prague reach highest point in history
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Despite surges in prices, demand is also growing (as are sales numbers) – analysts say that this is due to lower interest rates.
Study: Prague is among the best cities in Europe to retire
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The study assessed various cities in Europe, evaluating average rents, cities’ cost of living, healthcare, the number of green spaces, and more.
Czech news in brief for August 8: Thursday's top headlines
New political parties aim to impact elections, tourism numbers on the rise in Czechia, and terror threat cancels Taylor Swift's Vienna shows.
New exhibit brings seaside holidays – and the appeal of Czech naive art – to the canvas
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Slávka Krátká is set to unveil her latest exhibition, Cities in the Café, at Kavárna co hledá jméno in Prague's Smíchov district.
Real wages in Czechia have slumped in the last five years
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Owing to high inflation and only-incremental pay rises, some professions in Czechia report pay cuts of up to 25 percent.
Criminal complaint filed against Czech political party for racist campaign
A criminal complaint has been filed against the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) over a campaign using images of a black man holding a knife.
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Czech news in brief for August 7: Wednesday's top headlines
Tropical heat alert for Prague on Wednesday, Prague reevaluates Metro D tender, and Czechia sees highest Lyme disease cases in 10 years.
Forbidden quarries attract swimmers in Czechia – which nature spots are off-limits?
While the quarries may appear abandoned, most are still active and prepared for mining operations.
Prague district now collecting school supplies and backpacks for families in need
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As the new school year approaches, retailers say that the price for a complete set of supplies hasn't increased, but some families will feel the pinch.
Fairy-tale ending for Czech Olympics doubles pair sparks calls for 'Hollywood movie'
Despite ending their four-year relationship before the Olympics, the pair continued to play together and – seemingly – rekindled their romance in Paris.
Czech society sees huge rise in anti-Semitism since last year
The full-scale Israel-Palestine war that broke out in 2023 is the main reason, though physical attacks against Israelis and Jews have been minimal.
Czech news in brief for August 6: Tuesday's top headlines
Prague Pride gets underway in Czechia, Foreign Ministry warns Czechs in Israel, and trains avoid near crash in the east of Bohemia.
