DAILY NEWS UPDATE
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.
Which mobile operator in Czechia offers the fastest speed and best data coverage?
A detailed study analyzing providers Vodafone, O2, and T-Mobile has evaluated mobile data usage in rural areas, cities, and the country's highways.
Around 1 million foreigners will live in Prague by 2050
An attractive job market, improving business environment, and growing multinational companies all contribute to the capital's surging non-Czech population.
Prague to honor 56th anniversary of Warsaw Pact invasion with concerts, videomapping
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Aug. 20-21 marks 56 years since Soviet-led forces invaded Czechoslovakia, resulting in many deaths and thousands of arrests.
Czech news in brief for August 20: Tuesday's top headlines
Hundred Czechs living in mpox-hit countries in Africa, Czech leaders to commemorate '68 invasion, and new documents related to Masaryk murder surface.
Netflix and not so chill? Streamer hikes up prices in Czechia
Following global trends, the country's most dominant streaming service by market share has bumped up the costs of three of its main packages.
Czech schools to offer more Czech language classes for non-native speakers
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The number of foreign pupils in Czech schools has doubled in the past years; teaching must expand and adapt in response, says the Ministry of Education.
Prague universities to ramp up security for new academic year
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The 2023 Prague shooting has caused a universal reaction from universities, with many top institutions developing measures introduced earlier this year.
Strong storms and relentless rain cause mass disruption across Czechia
Sunday night saw heavy thunderstorms and flash floods in many areas, leading to almost 900 reported incidents requiring emergency services.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news, tips, and hacks for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for August 19: Monday's top headlines
Torrential rain hits Czechia, Prague police seek metro sex harasser, and tourist in Czechia suffers heart attack hiking Sunday.
