Czech news in brief for February 19: Monday's top headlines
Minister of Agriculture criticizes Prague famer protest, Czechia saw rise in negative energy prices in 2023, and more headlines.
Pittsburgh Penguins retire Jaromír Jágr's iconic number 68 jersey
The Czech star is in Pittsburgh this weekend for a jersey retirement ceremony, which will take place ahead of the team's game on Sunday evening.
Prague celebrates 50 years of metro service with retro tram design
Prague's metro turns 50 years old in 2024, and public transport authority DPP has marked the occasion with a special design for tram 23.
The Czech military has significantly shrunk since joining NATO
There are currently 36,000 active soldiers and employees within the Czech military, less than half of the 77,000 members it had in 1999.
Czech news in brief for February 18: Sunday's top headlines
Czech President says Navalny's death will bring repercussions, warm weather brings early allergy season, and more Sunday headlines.
Stone from Prague Castle inaugurates Jiřího z Poděbrad reconstruction
The 33-month project to renovate Jiřího z Poděbrad Square ceremoniously began yesterday, with a stone from Prague Castle's courtyard set as the foundation.
Giant Czech-made globes illuminate Brussels festival of lights
Two large models of the Earth representing the planet by day and night, produced in Brno, are now on display at the Brussels Bright Festival.
Czech President on Navalny: "He paid the ultimate price for his courage"
Hundreds of people paid tribute outside the Russian Embassy in Prague yesterday following the death of the imprisoned opposition leader.
Czech news in brief for February 17: Saturday's top headlines
Czech politicians, NGOs condemn Navalny death, parts of Czechia see record February temperatures, new plans for Miloš Forman Square, and more headlines.
A second Primark store is coming to Prague
The well-known, budget Irish retail chain will open its third branch in the country as it continues its drive to be more sustainable.
Czech leaders and English: Does proficiency matter?
A display of broken English by a Slovak cabinet member casts our minds to Czech politicians' – highly varying – levels of English proficiency.
Mass farmer protests to paralyze Prague Monday: Here's what you need to know
Thousands of tractors will cripple traffic in parts of Prague in protest against agricultural policy; officials recommend working from home.
Czech news in brief for February 16: Friday's top headlines
Macron heads to Prague in March, agriculture minister expresses solidarity with farmers ahead of protest, Czech volunteer killed in Ukraine, and more.
Prague's art nouveau Vyšehrad rail station set for contemporary facelift
The dilapidated Vyšehrad railway station building will undergo a major transformation in the coming years that will preserve it's historic siginificance.
Prague's National Theatre unveils a bold new lineup of performances for 2024
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The theater has announced its lineup for the coming season with a record number of premieres taking place.
Czech news in brief for February 15: Thursday's top headlines
Opposition calls for commission on shooting, Czechoslovak WWII veteran dies at 105, and tram service returns to Libeň Bridge.
Most foreign students choose Czechia for its high-quality education
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Research also found that almost half of all students graduating in Czechia go on to stay in the country due to good work opportunities.
