Orlando Bloom named brand ambassador for Prague's Staropramen beer
The actor says he fell in love with the city while he was here filming Carnival Row.
Czechia's Day Against Cancer: Country raises awareness of disease
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Over 300,000 people are currently being treated for cancer in Czechia, a disease that kills 27,000 people annually in the country.
News in brief for May 10: Leopard spotted in north Czechia, govt. to join damage registry against Russia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Foreign trade surges in Czechia, posting CZK 16 billion balance
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Rising car exports and falling operational costs resulted in the strongest trade balance in over two years.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Prague ranks in top tier of 100 cities globally for local food
The capital was ranked in the top 20 cities worldwide to taste local cuisine, which includes svíčková and tlačenka.
Prague police perform daring duckling rescue through the holiday weekend
Seven baby ducks fell into a sewer grating at the Palmovka bus depot; luckily a bus driver noticed the distressed mother and called for help.
Turning wastewater into energy: New project set to heat up one-third of Prague
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Located in Prague 6, the planned Energocenter will cost an estimated CZK 7.5 billion.
Czech band Vesna tapped to make Eurovision finals, says Spotify
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Out of the songs submitted this year, My Sister's Crown is the 11th most played track on the streaming service.
News in brief for May 9: German minister cools talks of border controls with Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Pilsen cathedral makes it to the top 10 most affordable viewpoints
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A ranking of the world’s best and most affordable observation decks had three entries from the Czech Republic.
Cities across Czechia commemorate 78 years since the end of World War II
High-ranking state officials took part in a memorial service held today at the National Memorial in Prague's Vítkov.
Prague Airport expects a busy summer season, shares tips for a smooth flight
The airport expects to process more than three million passengers this summer as air travel returns to pre-pandemic levels.
News in brief for May 8: World Facebook and Instagram outages hit Czechia
The top headlines for the Czech Republic on Monday, May 8, 2023, updated regularly to keep you up to speed.
Purrfect friends: Which are the 10 most popular cat breeds in Czechia?
Czechs have a soft spot for large breeds, statistics on the number of kittens bred in 2022 show.
Where to celebrate and watch King Charles III's coronation in Prague
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The British royal family have paid a series of visits to Czechia in the past three decades, with the UK's new king visiting the nation five times.
Russell Crowe announced as first big star to shine at Karlovy Vary
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The actor will receive an award for his career and also perform the film festival's opening concert.
