WEEKEND PHOTOS: Graffiti art surprise, Karlovy Vary winners, and capybara babies
This weekend saw colorful displays of art, film, and cuddly creatures, plus a record-breaking 50,000 visitors heading to Ostrava music festival.
Ahoj, Monday! 5 things you need to know this week in Czechia
A quick guide to start the week ahead with news and tips for Prague and Czech Republic.
Czech news in brief for July 8: Monday's top headlines
Prague Castle gates close for the summer from today, Czech festival stampede being investigated, and prescription drugs could be delivered to homes.
Historic Prague railway station to reopen as cultural center next month
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The former Praha-Bubeneč railway station will open its doors as a new recreation destination exactly ten years after the last train stopped at the locale.
British documentary wins top prize at 2024 Karlovy Vary film festival
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things, about British artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, took home the top prize at the prestigious film fest.
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Czech news in brief for July 7: Sunday's top headlines
Record-high temperatures replaced by storms, seven injured in stampede at Jihlava festival, and more Sunday headlines.
Prague's JzP metro station goes barrier-free with opening of new elevators
Renovation work on the popular Prague square continues, but public transport passengers can now make use of the location's long-awaited elevators.
Prague Zoo welcomes second pangolin ever born in Europe
A year after the birth of Šiška, another pangopup from parents Run Hou Tang and Guo Bao has been born at Prague Zoo.
Czech news in brief for July 6: Saturday's top headlines
Czechia observes Jan Hus Day, Karlovy Vary film festival comes to a close, and more weekend headlines.
Czechia's three main phone carriers announce summer data deals – how much can you save?
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Consumers can make use of unlimited data packages for a lower price, student-friendly deals, and handy gifts, perks, and add-ons.
Czechia will no longer recognize non-biometric Russian passports
As of Wednesday, holders of non-biometric Russian passports will be in the country illegally.
Czech news in brief for July 5: Friday's top headlines
Czech railways strengthens police force for long weekend, Czechia observes Slavic annunciation, and Clive Owen arrives in Karlovy Vary.
Prague Airport hit by luggage-loss chaos, flight delays
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A huge amount of travelers in the past week combined with air-traffic control disruption and staff shortages have created a perfect storm for passengers.
Prague Castle to close Giant's Gate this summer, with no ceremonial guard change
The main entrance to the Castle will close for the summer. The changing of the guards will be replaced by a musical ceremony.
Czech news in brief for July 4: Thursday's top headlines
Mosquito population surges in Czechia, all plastic bottles should have attached lids, and Beats for Love kicks off in Ostrava.
New PID Lítačka feature tracks all Prague public transport journeys in real time
Users will be able to see the exact location of the buses, trams, and metros that they wish to take.
Czechia celebrates two public holidays this week – will stores close?
July 5 and July 6 see national holidays in Czechia; we present an overview of what to look out for.
