Perseid Meteor Shower to Light Up Czech Skies
This weekend will offer prime viewing opportunities for one of the most radiant celestial events in years
Czech Olympic Uniforms Draw Comparisons to Beetlejuice
Last Friday’s opening ceremony in Rio was cause for some Twitter ribbing at the team’s expense
Prague 1 to Ban Sale of Alcohol after 22:00?
A new initiative seeks to forbid convenience stores from selling late-night booze in the center of Prague
M&S to Launch Food-Only Markets in Prague
The British chain already sells more food than clothing at some Czech locations, and Simply Food supermarkets are on the horizon
Czechs Top Venus & Serena in Stunning Upset
Barbora Strýcová and Lucie Šafářová shock the Williams sisters in one of Rio 2016’s biggest surprises yet
Prague Zoo Welcomes Baby Giraffe
Rothschild giraffe Eliška gave birth to her eighth cub this morning; the newborn will be revealed to the public in about two weeks
Petřín Tower Turns 125
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A two-day event later this month will celebrate 100 years of the iconic Prague landmark
Does Prague Tolerate Topless Sunbathing?
It may be technically illegal to go topless in the Czech Republic, but only Moravia has levied a fine for the act
Mysterious Wooden Airship Spied on DOX Rooftop
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The Holešovice museum is keeping quiet as to the purpose of the 50-meter-long colossus
Prague Segway Ban Now in Effect
From today, Segway riders in much of central Prague face a 2,000 crown fine, according to new advertising campaign
Prague’s New Zoo Lets Visitors Cuddle with Animals
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It’s no ordinary petting zoo: you can caress a boa or hug a wild cat at the new Kontaktní Zoopark in Prague-West
Czech Board Game Named Best of 2016
Codenames, a word-based game developed by Czech company CGE, has been awarded the prestigious “Game of the Year”
Apple Maps Now Covers Prague Public Transport
You can now get directions via metro, tram, and bus in Prague via iPhone and iPad’s native Maps app
Zeman Considers Building Wall to Stop Migrants
The Czech president proposed building a wall on the Czech border, and recommended citizens arm themselves, during a recent interview
Fashion Giant Forever 21 Heads to Czech Market
The American brand will open a shop at Černý Most Shopping Center in Prague this autumn
Most Beautiful Czech Tree Lane Competition Begins
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A row of chestnut trees outside of Brno or an ash-lined lane in Liberec? Let the voting for the most beautiful tree alley begin!
Czech Groom Says “No” at Altar
A Klatovy marriage ceremony ended in shock when the groom apparently changed his mind at the worst possible moment
