Czech Olympic commentator criticized for dropping 'ová' on foreign athletes' names
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During the women's 200-meter butterfly semifinal, commentator Ondřej Zamazal made an effort to pronounce all the athletes' names correctly.
Czech Health Ministry moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes, cites youth appeal
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Officials say that cigarettes should taste and possibly look like traditional cigarettes, rather than melon, cola or cotton candy.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for August 5: Monday's top headlines
Thousands of homes without power after storm, deadliest weekend on Czech roads leave five dead, and Brno Observatory invites public to report UFOs.
One of the world's oldest breweries is still pouring beer in Prague
The history of the Břevnov Monastery dates all the way back to 933, making Břevnovský Benedict what might be the world's oldest brewery still in operation.
Prague Pride returns for 2024 edition with enhanced security amid threats
This year's Prague Pride festival, which runs from Aug. 5 to 11, will include increased police presence following recent threats in Slovakia.
Czech news in brief for August 4: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia rejects outcome of Venezuelan election, Bouzková makes final at Washington Open, and more Sunday headlines.
Czechia wins first medals at Paris Olympics, with tennis stars taking gold
Tomáš Macháč and Kateřina Siniaková won gold in the mixed doubles tennis tournament, while the Czech fencing team secured a surprising bronze.
Prague 1 wants to ban pub crawls to help curb late-night disruptions
After banning cars on some streets after 10 p.m., the city center is looking to fight outdoor disturbances caused by organized pub tours.
Czech news in brief for August 3: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia wins first medals at Paris Olympics, Czech President tries hand at javelin throwing, and more weekend headlines.
Czech news in brief for August 2: Friday's top headlines
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Storm warning in effect for Czechia, Muchová and Nosková to play for bronze, and Czech minimum wage could see a CZK 1,700 rise.
Rent Index: Which cities and districts are most expensive for renters in Czechia?
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Analysts say rents are rising again, with the pace proving faster than in the first quarter and no signs of the trend slowing.
Prague opens new Kafka exhibit as centenary of famed literary son's death continues
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The open-air exhibition marking 100 years of the Czech-German writer's death, will be displayed in the city center until the end of August.
Consumer alert: Blueberries in Czechia must be sold by weight not volume
The State Agricultural and Food Inspectorate says selling fruit by liters is less reliable than kilograms, leading to discrepancies in the amount received.
Pet cats may soon require microchips, registration in Czechia
Microchipping has been mandatory for dogs since 2020. European legislation also mandates microchipping for pets traveling abroad, including dogs and cats.
Czech President signs minimum wage rise into law
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President Petr Pavel also signed into law an amendment that gives those working 24-hour shifts in healthcare facilities a bonus.
Czech news in brief for August 1: Thursday's top headlines
Czechia reports 149 new HIV cases so far in 2024, Czech president fit to perform duties, and smog alert issued for Central Bohemia, Prague.
