News in brief for Aug. 9: Top headlines in Czechia for Wednesday
Facebook most used social platform among Czechs, TSMC to establish first European factory on Czech-German border, and more top headlines for Aug. 9, 2023.
Face of 45,000-year-old Czech woman revealed via new 3D imaging techniques
Fragments of a skull found in 1950 in a cave in Central Bohemia have been fleshed out using a bit of guesswork and speculation.
Prices for older Czech apartments to rise due to slowdown in construction
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While higher construction costs and other factors have led developers to cut back on new flats, demand is expected to rise.
'Put lemon in your water': Prague water company advises residents on foul tap-water taste
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Temporary changes in the purification process of Želivka Water Treatment Plant led many Prague 11 residents to complain about the taste of their tap water.
Designblok will expand to Prague Castle this year for its jubilee 25th year
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Two exhibitions will take place in the castle’s Royal Garden, connected by the theme of 'Journey.'
News in brief for Aug. 8: Top headlines for Czechia on Tuesday
City offices fly rainbow flag, Czechia records coldest summer day on the books, and Czech trade surplus reaches 18.2 billion in June.
Marriage versus registered partnerships in Czechia: What are the key differences?
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While on the surface they might sound like almost the same thing, there are crucial issues that make marriage preferable for same-sex couples.
Czech Red Cross raising funds to help flood-hit Slovenia
Parts of Slovenia have been hit by the worst natural disaster in the country's modern history.
Czech tech, media, and telecoms sectors most attractive to investors
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Though M&As are currently in decline, a stabler macroeconomic environment and a new tax on company sales in 2024 may cause an uptick in investor activity.
Russia simplifies its visa application process for Czech tourists
A new electronic visa option moves away from the paper-based alternative and removes visits to foreign embassies.
Prague to kick off transformation of Negrelli Viaduct into a dynamic public hub
The city has secured a building permit to turn one of the viaduct's arches into an information center as part of a pilot project.
News in brief for Aug. 7: Top headlines for Czechia on Monday
Czech foreign minister condemns Russian attack on blood tranfusion center, weak tornado hits Czechia, and more headlines for Aug. 7, 2023.
News in brief for Aug. 6: Top headlines for Czechia on Sunday
The top stories for Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, updated frequently to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for Aug. 5: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
More Praguers using shared bikes, new Czech Constitutional Court head speaks, and more top stories for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023.
On International Beer Day, two of Czechia's top tapsters pour over pivo trends
Bold, experimental, and low-alcohol are just a few of the buzzwords that came up in our disccusion about the future Czech beer.
Artmats: Innovative vending machines bringing Czech art to the masses
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Refurbished vending machines across Czechia make art available for as little as CZK 50 per piece.
Czech dentists respond to European Commission goals to ban mercury fillings by 2025
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Unlike their alternatives, amalgam fillings – used for almost half of all tooth fillings in Czechia – are covered by health insurance.
