News in brief for May 21: Prague event remembers defense of Mariupol
Plus: Czech hockey team secures place in World Championship quarterfinals, five Czechs rescued by helicopter in the Austrian Alps, and more headlines.
News in brief for May 20: Škoda ends its shared e-scooter service in Prague
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Saturday, May 20, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Orlando Bloom plays 'Prague Expert' in new Staropramen ad
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'How does Staropramen craft an exquisitely balanced beer?', Bloom asks in wonder.
Czech television fees could soon extend to mobile phones and tablets
The state television and radio broadcasters want to introduce annual fees to improve finances and fight against inflationary effects.
Prague Fringe reborn: Madcap theater fest returns to Malostranská beseda
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The festival, now in its 22nd year, presents alternative theater and performance acts from across the globe.
Colours of Ostrava returns to festival circuit with more acts than ever before
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Award-winning international acts such as Macklemore and OneRepublic will headline the four-day event in July.
Hundreds of students protest underfunding of education in Prague center
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The secondary school students say the government overlooks issues affecting young people and instead offers cuts.
News in brief for May 19: Czech foreign minister meets Slovak counterpart to discuss Europe's future
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Friday, May 19, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
WEEKLY QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Prague's most famous buildings
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Do you know your Prague facades? Try your hand at identifying some of the city's most glorious landmarks.
Czechia's oldest national park celebrates 60 years with record attendance and events
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Krkonoše National Park, which saw a record number of visitors last year, will open a renewed visitor center.
Which Czech films are screening at the Cannes Film Festival this year?
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Two FAMU graduates’ films were selected to compete at the Cannes Film Festival.
Russia hits back at Czech threats to charge rent for diplomatic buildings
The Czech government accused Russia this week of using its diplomatic buildings in Czechia for commercial purposes.
Czech charity helps open 280 schools in Afghanistan
People In Need has sent over 100 volunteers to the country, helping build houses and revitalize villages.
Around 20 percent of people in Czechia are not registered with a dentist
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The shortage of stomatologists in Czechia explains the high proportion of people who have health insurance but no dentist.
Czechia's digital citizenship initiative moves forward
The app would mean that people could use their phones to prove their identity instead of having to carry a card.
News in brief for May 18: Czechia faces Slovenia in Ice Hockey World Championship, Bohemian Switzerland on fire
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, May 18, 2023, updated throughout the day to keep you up to speed.
Czechia won't move forward with CBD ban, says Prime Minister Fiala
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Measures regulating the sale of cannabidiol will not come into force as the country prepares for a big change in marijuana legislation.
