News in brief for April 11: Massive accident leaves D1 highway impassable
Top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, updated daily to keep you up to speed.
Brno police catch up to runaway ostrich 'Eda' over Easter holiday
Coincidentally, the first decorated eggs were believed to be ostrich eggs and date back to around 60,000 years ago.
Rain and storms ahead for Prague and the Czech Republic this week
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) forecast a wet week for the Czech lands.
Boston's David Pastrňák is the second Czech in history to score 60 goals in a season
Pastrňák is currently four shots behind top scorer Connor McDavid and two short of tying the Czech record set by Jaromír Jágr in 1995/96.
Politician on Czech whipping tradition: 'No means no even on Easter'
Deputy speaker Olga Richterová called for a new approach to an ancient Czech Easter ritual.
Customs officials seize counterfeit goods worth CZK 5 million from Prague’s Sapa Market
The goods included clothing items, shoes, perfumes and fashion accessories trying to pass as originals from international sportswear and fashion brands.
Trains to tourist areas start running in South Moravia
Seasonal services ensuring the transport of bicycles will run until the end of October.
Weekend headlines: Slowing inflation could mean lower food prices in Czechia
The top weekend headlines for the Czech Republic for April 8-10, 2023.
Bohemian Switzerland opens for new season following last year's fires
New maps show what is open and what is closed, and shuttle buses will help people get between the main sights.
Czech Easter traditions are changing: It's all about family, nature – and travel
Folk traditions, including the whipping with the pomlázka, are now playing a larger part than religious celebrations.
Find a new home for your furniture: Prague opens its fifth re-use center
This initiative allows individuals to donate functional items they no longer need.
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.
NEWS QUIZ: What happened in Czechia this week? (April 3–7)
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TimeOut ranks Prague's public transport as the second best in the world
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
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
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.