It's official: airBaltic plane wins lewd name thanks to Czech voters
The airline announced the results of a recent competition to name its planes after Baltic cities this weekend, and Kunda was the runaway winner.
Czech news in brief for August 25: Sunday's top headlines
Nosková wins first career WTA tournament, new Czech record in dumpling eating set at Trnkobraní, and more weekend headlines.
Signal Festival to light up historic Prague buildings for 2024 edition
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This year's Signal Festival will return to Prague from Oct. 10-13 with two special videomapping shows at the Municipal Library and Archbishop's Palace.
Czech director wins Sony Future Filmmaker Award in Los Angeles
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Kyle Novak won the prestigious award for his animated short film Angle Hour, about two strangers who meet after their flight is grounded.
Czech news in brief for August 24: Saturday's top headlines
ANO maintains wide lead in July election poll, experts warn of fish deaths to due high summer temperatures, and more weekend headlines.
Fighting fat: Will weight-loss drug Ozempic become a revelation in Czechia?
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In 2023, the new antidiabetic drug went out of stock in Czechia, and its popularity shows no signs of abating – what does the future hold?
In selfless gesture, Prague woman gives homeless man's kittens a new home
In a spontaneous act of care, a Prague resident and member of the Save the Animals organization gave the man CZK 1,000 in exchange for the baby felines.
How Russia's shadow still looms over Czech society and business
New findings have revealed a Russian spy teaching at Czechia's oldest university just five years ago and over 12,000 Russia-linked firms based in Czechia.
Electronic healthcare appointments, patient records to begin soon in Czechia
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The public will be able to make appointments at the vast majority of healthcare facilities nationwide via an app or online, as well as see their own data.
Czech news in brief for August 23: Friday's top headlines
Over 10,000 Russian-linked companies found to operate in Russia, victims of communist police to be compensated, and digital-media use high among teens.
Castle Night 2024: The best manors and chateaus to explore after dark – in Prague and beyond
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For just one night a year, normally closed-off sections of Czechia's grandest landmarks will open across the country: here's what you can see.
Prague is one of the world's most overloaded tourist destinations
A total of over six tourists per inhabitant has led to the unwelcome effects of overtourism, which the City of Prague is working hard to counter.
Prague finally bans colorful rickshaws in city center
The city has ruled that Thai massage salons use the vehicles as an illegal form of advertisement – the rickshaws also lack basic equipment for road safety.
Czech news in brief for August 22: Thursday's top headlines
Czech Senate approves postal voting, President and PM attend 'Waves' screening, unexploded WWII bomb discovered in Czech refinery.
Emergency repair work will disrupt eight key tram lines in Prague's Žižkov
Temporary bus services will serve as alternative transportation for the affected lines, and some tram routes will be diverted.
'Go home, Ivan!': Protesters gather at Russian Embassy on anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion
A videomapping project on the seat of Czech government also illuminated memories and stories from witnesses to the event of 1968.
Czech news in brief for August 21: Wednesday's top headlines
Czechia to buy ammo with frozen Russian assets, hundreds mark '68 invasion anniversary at Russian Embassy, and food prices slow in August with exceptions.
