GALLERY: This week's headlines for Czechia in 10 photos
This week (Aug.1–5, 2022) saw Czech firefighters bring record forest fire under control, new graffiti discovered on the Charles Bridge, and tennis triumph.
Born on this day in 1962: One of the Czech Republic's greatest living authors
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Jáchym Topol's acclaim has reached beyond Czechia as the voice of a country coming to terms with its newfound freedom.
Reconstruction of Prague's unique revolving stage theater is in full swing
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The Spiral Theater was severely damaged in the 2002 floods and has been out of operation for twenty years, but will reopen to visitors next year.
This weekend in Prague: Sweet treats by the river and gender-flipped Shakespeare
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Plus: See the censored Czech classic 'The Joke,' hear indie-pop singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker, and take a walking tour of Letná.
Prague moves up a notch in Time Out's ranking of best cities
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The Czech capital was praised for its beauty, revamped public spaces, cultural scene, and affordable dining.
This weekend in Prague: Mark 665 years of Charles Bridge with free entry to the bridge museum
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On the anniversary of the start of construction of Charles Bridge, the museum devoted to the bridge will be free until 10 am.
Trend: Experience 'immersive' art in Prague galleries
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Through the use of cutting-edge technologies, Prague's immersive art galleries take visitors into fantasy realms.
Czech culture this week: A rare Gothic chapel opens and a Nobel Prize winner speaks
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The Old Town Hall's Chapel of the Virgin Mary joins Night of Churches, and Book World brings renowned authors to Prague.
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Urban swimmers and other splashy murals brighten up Prague's gray spaces
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With a dozen murals popping up across the Czech capital and a fest devoted to street art opening this week, the Art in the City season is in full swing.
This weekend in Prague: Korso Krymská returns and urban vineyards open for tours
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Plus: Tanec Praha dance festival starts, Operation Anthropoid at 80, and Italian sports cars rev up at Výstaviště.
Czech daily news roundup: Friday, April 29, 2022
Charles University hit by Russian disinformation, Czech soprano wins prestigious BBC music award, and Fiala visits Warsaw for urgent talks.
Prague’s Lennon Wall covered in poems for Ukraine
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A Prague-based poetry social network is providing a forum for poets across the world to express their thoughts and feelings about the war in Ukraine.
The National Technical Museum's latest exhibit pays tribute to Czech glass
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The large-scale exhibition includes over 500 pieces of glass, ceramics, and porcelain ranging from art to technical products.
Former White Stripe Jack White coming to Prague’s Forum Karlín in July
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The guitarist, who was last in Prague in 2014, is releasing back-to-back new studio albums.
New outdoor exhibition celebrates 100 years of Greater Prague
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Prague as we know it today was founded in 1922, and a new exhibition at Mariánské náměstí celebrates 100 years of the contemporary Czech capital.
Maxipes Fík illustrator Jiří Šalamoun passes at age 86
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The Czech Ministry of Culture called him ‘one of the most important Czech illustrators of the second half of the 20th century.’
Prague’s film scene provides opportunities for Ukrainian refugees
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The Czech capital is one of the world’s most popular filming destinations, and the local film industry is supporting refugees.
