Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Czech ministries warned of cyber weak spot, autonomous trains could be coming to Bohemia, U.S. Embassy commends human rights defenders.
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Prague's first heavy snowfall of the season leads to slow traffic, snowmen
The Czech capital woke up to its first heavy layer of snow cover this morning and plows have just finished cleaning up.
Prague's new 'At the Farter' bus stop inspired by backfiring Velorex of Czech film fame
Actor and ‘Vrchní, prchni!’ author Zdeněk Svěrák showed up to christen the new stop connecting Vršovice to Žižkov and Vinohrady.
Leader talks: Horizon CEO Yishay Furman on the future of affordable housing
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As living in the center of Prague becomes ever more expensive, we spoke to one of the capital’s biggest developers about the exodus from the city center.
Czech morning news roundup: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Explosion in Zlín sees major emergency service operation, Prague to be represented at COP26 climate summit, Toyota starts Czech Yaris production.
Czech morning news roundup: Friday, October 29, 2021
Presidential awards announced, gas prices skyrocket, and a Czech billionaire could buy an English football club.
Self-defense definition to be expanded following rise in burglaries
The Czech Senate has passed a law expanding the right to self-defense, though the right to use weapons in defending the home is not included.
Russian embassy 'ketchup bandits' hit with reprimand for April incident
Prague authorities have meted out reprimends to those who defaced the Russian embassy following revelations about the 2014 Vrbětice explosions.
Rising costs for public transport could hit commuters’ wallets hard
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Rising energy prices leave transport companies with no pain-free options and the general public are likely to bear the brunt.
Prague is one of the world’s best cities for remote working
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The Czech capital ranked higher than the likes of New York, Hong Kong and Madrid in an in-depth study of remote working conditions.
Prague is bringing two historic paternoster elevators back into service
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Non-stop open elevators bring a special element to some of Prague’s listed buildings, but some are in poor condition.
Czech Statehood Day sees shops closed for Tuesday's national holiday
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10th-century ruler St. Wenceslas, the spiritual protector of the Czech lands, is honored on September 28.
All aboard the FriendShip: New platform connects Prague's homeless with volunteers
A new project from the Help Prague’s Homeless group wants to provide aid to a larger proportion of the homeless community.
European Mobility Week coincides with an important new Czech cycling law
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Car-free events taking place in the Czech capital this week will highlight the importance of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport.
Primark announces new sustainability drive, countering claims of unethical practices
The fast fashion retailer, which recently opened its first Czech store, has set out a new vision for more sustainable operations.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 15, 2021
Arbitration proceedings held over Babiš conflict of interest, Pakistan helicopter saves Czech mountaineers, Taliban raids Czech embassy in Kabul.
