News in brief for June 14: President Pavel urges collaboration at European Values Summit 2023
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Tickets for unlimited train travel via Czech Railways go on sale this week
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The fares, which are good for one or two weeks, can prove a smart deal for travelers planning multiple trips across the country.
PHOTO GALLERY: Hotel International unveils redesign with rooftop bar access
A unique example of social realist architecture, the hotel features art and interior design created by famed Czechoslovak artists.
Ethnic tensions flare in Brno after murder of 23-year-old Roma
The perpetrator is said to be Ukrainian, and a small protest yesterday in Brno led to a separate attack on two Ukrainians.
Ewan McGregor and Alicia Vikander set to dazzle at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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More details for the country's most prestigious film festival have been announced, including new guests and the opening film.
Prague to open a dedicated dental emergency center from September
The new unit, which will also operate a normal appointment service during the day, aims to relieve pressure on the capital's network of dentists.
War of words erupts over paternoster closure in Prague's City Hall building
One politician says the nonfunctioning doorless elevator is a symbol of broken administration, but City Hall says the lift's fate has not been decided yet.
WATCH: Prague Castle dinner party takes place around a giant heart-shaped table
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Monday evening saw a table set up around the Cathedral of St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert in the courtyards of Prague Castle.
News in brief for June 13: Czech Senate honors tennis great Navrátilová with medal
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Brno Airport launches historic long-haul flight from Czechia to Thailand
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Starting December, travelers will be able to catch a plane from Brno to Phuket.
Scientists unearth political prisoners' burial site at Prague prison
Bone fragments and ashes from executed prisoners seems to have been mixed into the soil at Pankrác Prison in the 1960s.
Beloved Czech holiday destination bans suitcases on wheels
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The ban is part of a series of measures that the city of Dubrovnik adopted to reduce the negative effects of tourism.
Silvio Berlusconi's close encounters with Czech politicians remembered
The ex-Italian leader played his part in Czech political controversies, especially after a former Czech PM was pictured naked at Berlusconi's house.
Czech-born playwright Tom Stoppard wins record fifth Tony for epic look at a Jewish family
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Stoppard's latest play Leopoldstadt looks at over half a century in a Vienna ghetto, from 1899 to 1955.
Largest NATO air exercise to date begins in Germany with Czech participation
The training will involve 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries and will last over 10 days.
News in brief for June 12: Tropical temps to hit Czechia this weekend after cooling spell
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, June 12, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
News in brief for June 10: Muchová to compete for first Grand Slam title today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, June 10, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
