Czech government to discuss tightening anti-COVID-19 measures on Monday
According to Interior Minister Jan Hamáček, officials will convene tomorrow to assess whether the country should enter the toughest level of restrictions
Czech language question stumps U.S. 'Millionaire' contestant – and host!
Some basic Czech could have netted Who Wants to be a Millionaire? contestant J.D. Barton a cool $500,000
Prague to establish new night train routes to Paris, Rome, and elsewhere
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Based on the success of this summer's night train connection to Croatia, the Czech capital wants to establish more routes throughout Europe
Prague opens free ice skating rink at Letná Park
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For the fifth straight year, a rink operated by the city has opened in Prague 7; this year, additional COVID-19 restrictions are in place
Czech Health Ministry may propose rise to highest COVID-19 risk level
Following a five-week high in the number of reported COVID-19 cases, the Czech Republic may be headed back to the fifth PES level
From honeyglazed ham to crispy carp: Festive meals from Prague restaurants to your holiday table
These skillfully prepared menus featuring local ingredients will cheer up your stay-at-home Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
Prague City Hall makes a U-turn, agrees on plans for a parallel airport runway
The Prague Assembly voted in favor of a parallel runway, it is called for accelerated construction of the railway to the airport
Raise a pivo in protest: Czech pub owners to make beer-mug chain from Malá Strana to Old Town Square
Government pandemic restrictions have pushed many pub owners and restauranteurs to the brink of financial disaster.
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Czech morning news in brief: top stories for Dec. 18, 2020
Czech ski resorts are opening today, PM plays up WHO membership, and the biggest Christmas tree in the Czech Republic revealed.
Czech Republic coronavirus updates: Dec. 18, 2020: New lockdown rules go into effect from today
Criticism has been leveled against for the government for its exemptions which some say are arbitrary.
On the anniversary of his death, Václav Havel remembered worldwide for his dedication to truth
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Havel passed away nine years ago but his legacy lives on in monuments worldwide; take a tour of the streets and landmarks bearing his name.
Czech blown-glass and beaded Christmas decorations awarded UNESCO status
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The traditional method of crafting decorations, native to the North Bohemia region, has been inscribed on the Intangible Heritage list.
Czechs will spend less on Christmas this year, with fewer and cheaper gifts
Younger people in particular plan to cut back on holiday spending, and more shopping will be online
Czech govt. earmarks another CZK 1 billion in support of arts and culture
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A new call for applicants will go out in January, and those in audiovisual arts will now be eligible.
Revised gun law allowing silencers and night scopes approved by Czech Senate
An amendment to the Weapons Act is intended to bring Czech law in line with an EU directive.
Shops to open on Christmas morning – regardless of state of emergency or COVID restrictions
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The Minister of Trade confirmed shops will open on Christmas Eve, as Blatný urges people to shop only when necessary
Reader stories: Prague singles talk love and sex during lockdown
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Zoom dates, status checks, and lots of takeaway coffee -- this is dating during a pandemic in the Czech Republic
