A quantum leap: Count on Czechia’s first quantum computer operating in Ostrava next year
The computer will be capable of solving problems far beyond the capabilities of standard supercomputers.
New survey shows falling Czech support for helping Ukrainian refugees
Significantly fewer people said they support the idea of accepting the refugees into Czechia – this amount now stands at just over 50 percent.
Prague hopes to build electric-car charging network with EU funds
Up to 85 percent of the costs for creating the charging stations could come from an EU program.
Paratroopers jump into the Vltava to mark the Czech Army’s 30th anniversary
While its roots go back much longer, the Czech Army as it exists now was established in 1993.
Rohlik founder launches investment group for companies that reject status quo
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TCF Capital will operate internationally and focus on firms in e-commerce, FMCG, and logistics.
Czechia reverses plans to introduce financial punishment for rape
The new law will mean that convicted rapists must receive a prison sentence rather than only a financial penalty, which the state considered introducing.
Inflatable giant billiard balls appear on Prague's Vltava
The aqua-based exhibition shows the power of water and incorporates a centuries-old relief designed to monitor rising river levels.
Prague’s public transit headed to holiday schedules for the rest of the summer
In most cases there will be longer waits for trams, buses, and the metro, but the bus to the airport will be more frequent.
News in brief for June 28: Actor Russell Crowe touches down in Karlovy Vary
The top headlines for Wednesday, June 28, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czech NGO issues stark warning over Poland's Turów coal mine
According to the Together for Water organization, new data shows seriously decreasing water levels in a Czech town near the border with Poland.
Injured night heron returns to Prague after epic intercontinental journey
The bird suffered two broken legs last year and was rehabilitated at Prague's animal rescue station.
Ryanair relaunches direct flights from Prague to Málaga
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The low-cost carrier also recently announced new routes to Leicester and Tirana on its winter schedule.
Milada Horáková and other victims of communism remembered across Czechia today
The politician and freedom fighter was executed in Prague 73 years ago along with three other people following a communist show trial.
🎥 VIDEO: Meteor brighter than the moon exploded over Czechia last night
The rare type of meteor called a bolide might have left fragments on the ground, and scientists are calculating possible locations.
Drug prosecutions on the rise in Czechia, with higher online sales
Police last year seized CZK 2.5 billion in drugs, and noted a sharp increase in dealers using the Telegram social network.
News in brief for June 27: Petr Pavel – 'I regret ignorance during communist period'
Over 20 percent of employees plan pay-rise request, large military donations from Czechia to Ukraine, and other headlines to keep you up to speed.
Interest in mixed-use projects combining work, living, and socializing are growing in Czechia
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The latest trend in real estate is to have everything a resident needs within easy walking or biking distance.
