PHOTO GALLERY: From heavy metal to hockey glory, a spectacular weekend for Prague
Czech news in brief for May 13: Monday's top headlines
Czechia spent 1.37 percent on defense, Rammstein show marks largest event since 2019, majority of students got into secondary school in first admissions.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
Your quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech police confirm presence of bear in Moravia, issue warning
A bear sighting by a hiker near Zlín on Saturday has been confirmed by the presence of tracks as police issue a warning to those traveling in the area.
Delta resumes direct flights between Prague and New York for 2024 season
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Following a winter break, the carrier has resumed flights between the Czech capital and New York City, celebrating 15 years of service on this route.
Czech news in brief for May 12: Sunday's top headlines
Czechia tops Norway at Hockey Championships, Pavel warns of Russian threat to Europe, and more Sunday headlines.
Czech Republic witnesses spectacular display of northern lights
Areas across the Czech Republic, including Prague, saw the most intense display of the northern lights in more than two decades last night.
Open House Prague to present castle gems and English-language tours
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The 10th edition of the annual Prague architectural festival will see more than 100 normally-inaccessible spaces open to the public from May 13-19, 2024.
Czech news in brief for May 11: Saturday's top headlines
Czech hockey team tops Finland at world cup, prosecutor submits appeal in Babiš fraud case, and more weekend headlines.
Bedbugs on Regiojet train leave passengers with marks, bites – and questions
Although RegioJet has compensated the affected passengers, questions remain as to how the insects found themselves on the train.
You may be able to see the northern lights from Czechia this weekend
A north-facing view at a high altitude in an area with low light pollution gives people to best chance to make use of the sun's recent eruptions.
Czech news in brief for May 10: Friday's top headlines
Czech president to attend peace talks, bullying app records over 9,000 reports, and young Czech tennis player suspended over doping.
Czechia abstains from vote on EU migration pact: What's next?
Although the government supports the context of the migration pact, it has concerns over border security and the ease at which migrants may claim asylum.
Bloomberg: Living standards in Czechia will soon surpass Spain, Italy
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Czechia's impressively rising GDP per capita at purchasing power parity should see it overtake the Mediterranean countries by the end of the decade.
Czech news in brief for May 9: Thursday's top headlines
Czech officials call for more aid to Ukraine on WWII anniversary, showers ahead this weekend in Czechia, mortgage rates fell to 5.5 percent.
2024 Ice Hockey World Championship in Czechia: Everything you need to know
Almost 1 million ice hockey fans will descend upon host cities Prague and Ostrava for over two weeks – here's the latest on ticketing, transport, and more.
Why are young people in Czechia paying double the rent of Western European peers?
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Relative to average gross monthly salaries, Czechia's under 35-year-olds pay much more than young adults in Germany, Austria, or France.
Czech news in brief for May 8: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia honors end of World War II today, body found in Vltava confirmed as missing tourist, and th new Czech Hockey Hall of Fame opens today.
