Karlštejn Castle ceremonially reopens after three-year reconstruction
The 675-year-old monument – one of Czechia's most-visited – now offers various new exhibitions and a visitors' center.
Travel expert: AI could replace one-third of jobs in Czech tourism industry
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Other parts of the nation's workforce are also technically at risk, although the majority of Czechs are not worried about their job security.
French store removes fiery Czech-made hot chips from shelves
The store manager became concerned over children's safety when he found out the chips were part of a social media challenge.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Real life Czech 'wet bandits' duped after officials slow the flow of public fountain
A park in South Moravia attracted people who filled jugs with hundreds of liters per day, but local officials said enough is enough.
News in brief for April 21: Police take aim at speedsters across Czechia today
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 21, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
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Czechs mark '420' with annual Konopex cannabis festival
This year's event will feature hemp beer, educational talks, and a competition for the most beautiful cannabis plant.
Join the fight against hunger by donating food at Czech stores this weekend
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Food banks are running low as the number of people depending on them increases; some 1,500 stores will participate in the spring food drive.
Czechia won't ban the import of grain and meat from Ukraine
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Some Czech farmers are worried that the influx of cheaply imported Ukrainian grain will harm them economically.
Disinformation websites and their readers in Czechia are decreasing
Social media users and groups, on the other hand, are playing a greater role in spreading disinformation.
Czechia to see temperatures of 20 degrees Celsius, but cold weather will follow
There will be a brief break from the overcast and wet conditions that have affected Czechia for several weeks.
News in brief for April 20: German transport strike shuts down Prague flights
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Thursday, April 20, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Czechia paid higher energy bills than any other EU country in second half of last year
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Adjusted for purchasing power, Czechs had to pay the most for gas out of all EU countries and faced the second-highest electricity prices.
Seven-day isolation after Covid no longer mandatory in Czechia from Thursday
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Doctors or health officials will still be able to order isolation in some cases, such as people in contact with those who have weakened immune systems.
Czech government to propose new legal definition of rape
The current definition does not explicitly include the absence of consent.
Poll: Czech public rates the current government the worst in a decade
To find a cabinet less popular than that of Petr Fiala, you have to go back to Petr Nečas, who resigned after a scandal in 2013.
