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Freedom convoy marking end of World War II parades through Prague
Military cars and motorbikes from the 1940s drove through central Prague en route to Pilsen, where they will feature in the city's Liberation Festival.
National Gallery Prague looks at beloved Czech sport through the lens of art
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Opening today, Get on the Ice! Hockey and Ice Skating in Art features nearly 100 hockey- and ice-skating themed works from Old Masters to contemporary art.
Experts say Prague mass shooter had no history of mental illness
Although the 24-year-old killer behind December 2023's mass shooting was receiving psychiatric treatment, he was not mentally ill, a prosecutor says.
Czech news in brief for April 26: Friday's top headlines
German president to meet with Pavel at castle on Monday, Czech winemakers to address frost impact, and Prague convoy will mark the end of WWII today.
Prague hospital opens special 'XXL Clinic' as obesity surges nationwide
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Around 150,000 people in Czechia suffer from extreme obesity – Prague's VFN has upgraded its facilities to help deal with a growing number of patients.
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Travel alert: Over 20 Prague public transport lines will reroute for two months
Starting next Monday, tram line construction work in Prague 1 will divert several major tram and bus routes, with new lines and stops also being set up.
Laws on abortions for foreign women in Czechia could change
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The Czech Medical Chamber responded to a report by Amnesty International claiming that medical facilities routinely refuse abortions to non-EU citizens.
Czech news in brief for April 25: Thursday's top headlines
Most hate crimes in Czechia target Ukrainians, weekend warm spell heads to Czechia, and Prague may open center for rare disease.
Housing, work, and fun: Comparing life in Prague with 10 other European cities
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A wide-ranging study examines housing costs, salaries, job prospects, urban mobility, and free time to see where Prague stands in an EU context.
Croatia may soon lose crown as Czechia's most popular holiday destination
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Escalating prices in the coastal country have already tempted tourists to seek alternative destinations in 2024, such as Greece, Spain, Turkey, and Egypt.
Amnesty International: Czechia still discriminates against Ukrainians, LGBTQ+ people, Roma
An annual report also condemned the country's incidence rate of gender-based violence as well as irresponsible arms transfers to Asian countries.
Czech news in brief for April 24: Wednesday's top headlines
Czech govt. to discuss weapons amendment, Czech companies support euro adoption, and courageous canines honored with Brave Dog Heart award.
Tax return 2024: Which credits and discounts are available to you?
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Submitting your annual return can be taxing, but available tax credits and deductibles should help soften the blow.
New paths, shared bikes, and a promise: Prague makes bike-friendly pledge
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As biking season wheels into view, the city says it will improve cyclist-oriented infrastructure by developing cycle paths along the Vltava.
Two high-profile sexual assault cases indicate a major shift in Czech society
This week saw a former MP sentenced to three years in prison for rape; today alleged victims of a Czech psychiastrist accused of rape take the stand.
Overtourism in Prague leads to hunger strike, proposed ban on stag-party costumes
A Prague councilor has proposed that ridiculous costumes must go; meanwhile a local has stopped eating in protest of noise on Dlouhá Street.
Czech news in brief for April 23: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech president to mediate pension reform talks, prices for apples, potatoes, flour surge, and 'Loves of a Blonde' actress passes away in Prague.
