News in brief for April 7: Czech women's hockey defeats Japan, pop star hailed as hero
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 7, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
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TimeOut ranks Prague's public transport as the second best in the world
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An overwhelming majority of locals in Prague said that it was easy to get around the capital using public transport.
Czech shoemaker Vasky acquires iconic Botas footwear brand
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The takeover will ensure that the Botas brand, which has been in liquidation since the start of this year, will live on.
Czech government approves plan for regulated cannabis market
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Details of the revised plan have not been released yet, but the introduction of the market would also include steps to fight drug and gambling addiction.
News in brief for April 6: Pavel to attend King Charles coronation, Kellners donate billions to cancer research
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 6, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czechia has over 300,000 Ukrainian refugees, according to new official data
Although the majority of Ukrainians are in some form of employment, they also struggle financially.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: See re-enactment of egg-citing medieval legend on Charles Bridge
In the 14th century, Prague scorned the residents of Velvary for sending hardboiled eggs for the construction of the famed bridge.
Rare viscacha, an adorable chinchilla-like animal, born at Czech zoo
The Liberec Zoo welcomed the rare species, which has inspired 'sleepy animal' memes, in late March.
News in brief for April 5: Czechia to end reliance on nuclear fuel, Kellnerová defends Forbes standing
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czech tycoon buys mining rights to over 2 billion tons of US coal
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Pavel Tykač's Sev.en Global Investments firm already operates in three different continents and also has plans to invest in green energy.
Hollywood writer taps into soap-opera experience in Prague drama premiere
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Jerome Dobson – who wrote for 'Guiding Light' and was one of the creators of 'Santa Barbara' – is debuting a retro murder mystery in the Czech capital.
Eggs-orbitant prices: Here's what you'll pay more for in your Easter shopping basket
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From chocolate to booze, inflation has massively pushed up prices in Czechia, leading to what economists are calling the most expensive Easter in history.
Czechia's environment among the worst in EU, index says
Above-average greenhouse-gas emissions and high waste production put Czechia near the bottom of a 27-country ranking.
Reports of close encounters with wolves in Krkonoše area on the rise
Czech conservationists urge forest goers not to feed the animal.
Czech news for April 4: Czech-Slovak PMs talk energy security, Hello bank! says goodbye
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Widow of Czech billionaire files US lawsuit over helicopter crash
Renáta Kellnerová alleges that Petr Kellner had been alive after the crash and that the rescue response was too slow.
