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.
First hotel in Prague earns EU eco-friendliness certification
Many tourists, especially from Western Europe, are interested in limiting the environmental impact of their travel.
News in brief for June 26: Greenpeace protestors interrupt ÄŒEZ meeting
Extreme temps return to Czechia this week, elevator incident at Prague hospital leads to broken leg, and Kvitová wins in Berlin.
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News in brief for June 24: Franz Kafka biopic to shoot in Prague this year
Top headlines for Czechia for Saturday, June 24, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Prague will turn unfinished Palmovka building into new space agency headquarters
The framework of Nová Palmovka complex, once meant to be a new town hall, has been abandoned for almost a decade.
PHOTO GALLERY: Štvanická footbridge undergoes final stress tests
The bridge linking HoleÅ¡ovice and KarlÃn will open to the public in July, once it is certified as safe.
A slice of excitement: Domino's opens first-ever Prague branch
Currently operating from Nusle, Prague 4, the famous US firm is planning to open a new store later this year.
Festival organizers return subsidy after video of kids at burlesque show goes viral
Police are investigating whether a burlesque performer's act witnessed by pre-teen children qualifies as a crime.
News in brief for June 23: Czechia, EU countries call for faster Western Balkans accession to EU
Forest dog puppies born at Prague Zoo, Czech Radio still impacted by attack, storms weaker than expected, and more top stories.
Czechia ranks next to last in Europe in the Global Gender Gap Index
The country fell 25 spots compared to the previous ranking, with women losing ground in political empowerment and economic representation.
Artist Andres Serrano calls DOX’s retrospective ‘a bang up show with no holds barred’
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The exhibition displays 120 photographs, many for the first time in Prague, from the artist who started culture wars in the US.
Make waves in Prague: An updated guide to pools and swimming areas for 2023
Our updated list shows where you can cool off in the water, including a few new additions for this summer.
New Prague exhibition shows which toys are 'right' for children
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The ideal Czech toy, the Museum of Decorative Arts says, is one that is educational and contributes to children's development.
Expecting a package? More Czech Post changes starting tomorrow
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As of June 14, letters are being stored at designated successor post offices in most closed branches, while parcels will follow suit from June 23.
Keep cool in Prague with mist, fountains, and air-conditioned trams
While the current heatwave should subside this weekend, above-average temperatures are expected for most of the summer.
