Czech companies prepare for possible ban on aspartame
Following the World Health Organization's warning about the sweetener, Czech companies are keeping an eye out for any EU rulings.
Prague Pride prepares its largest program yet, but mayor scales back rainbow displays
Prague City Hall will still display the rainbow flag, but won't hang them in the streets or illuminate the Petřín tower with rainbow colors.
News in brief for July 18: Top headlines for Tuesday in Czechia
Czechia to deepen trade ties with Latin America, drought conditions worsening, and more top stories for July 18, 2023.
Czech senators appeal law on highway noise regulation
A new law passed late last year means that traffic on busy roads and highways will likely become louder.
Czech scientists contribute to breakthrough in northern white rhino preservation project
Only two northern white rhinos, both females born in a Czech zoo, are known to exist in the world.
One in five Czech construction and industry companies plan to dismiss workers
A recent survey found that a similar number of non-profit companies also plan to carry out layoffs in the fall.
Apartment prices in Czechia fell in the first quarter of 2023
The Liberec and Ostrava regions saw the biggest drops, while prices stagnated in Prague, and rose in the Ústí nad Labem and Zlín regions.
Barbora Strýcová wins women's doubles Grand Slam at Wimbledon
Alongside her Taiwanese partner, the 37-year-old Czech won her second Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
Czech historical boat expedition unveils ancient Mediterranean colonization secrets
A replica of an 8,000-year-old boat finished a month-long voyage through the waters of the Aegean Sea.
Prague's first hydrogen-powered public transport bus is now in service
Prague has introduced its first hydrogen-powered bus, a Škoda H'CITY vehicle, into regular public transport service on line 170.
Survey: Half of Czechs prefer to use cash while traveling abroad
According to a recent survey, the majority of Czechs prefer to exchange Czech crowns for foreign currency before going on vacation.
History! Vondroušová becomes first unseeded women's Wimbledon champion
The Czech tennis star beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to become the first unseeded player to win the women's singles title in Wimbledon history.
News in brief for July 15: Top headlines for Czechia on Saturday
Czech and German foreign ministers meet at the border, Prague gets hydrogen-powered bus, and more top stories for Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Czech lawmakers greenlight removal of 10,000 outdated laws from legal rolls
The list includes everything from a ban on exporting sugar to an arcane regulation regarding celibacy for teachers.
Rose-tinted glasses: New Barbie movie features Czech-made glassware
The pink glasses and drinking jugs featured in the upcoming movie hail from the Bohemian workshops of the Klimchi company.
Prague’s public transit will experience disruptions due to renovations
Ongoing works will affect the metro C line between Hlavní nádraží and Vltavská as well as trams and buses between Anděl and Sídliště Řepy.
Czechs tip more generously when paying by card in restaurants
More people are paying by card in eateries and voluntarily opting to add a tip to the bill.