DAILY NEWS UPDATE
Czech hockey team stuns Sweden 7-3 to advance to World Championship final
The Czech Republic will play the winner of tonight's game between Canada and Switzerland for the gold medal at this year's IIHF tournament.
Prague Zoo opens new enclosure for Indian crested porcupines
From today, visitors to the zoo will be able to see the porcupines for the first time in two years with the unveiling of their new enclosure.
Hockey World Cup finals to be screened at Prague's Old Town Square
Fans will be able to watch the Czech national team play for either gold or bronze at the hockey championships in central Prague on Sunday.
Czech news in brief for May 25: Saturday's top headlines
Blinken to attend NATO meeting in Prague, Czech actor Jan Kačer passes away at 87, and more Saturday headlines.
Historic vineyards across Prague will host free guided tours this weekend
The sixth year of this annual event, organized by the City of Prague, aims to promote the city’s rich viticulture.
Apple TV+ sci-fi epic Foundation slated to shoot in Prague this summer
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Following successful and large-scale production in Czechia last summer, producers will return to Prague to shoot the futuristic show's third season.
Czech private castles open for rare public access: Which to visit this weekend?
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Several of the protected buildings are based in Central Bohemia and have passed through the hands of domestic and foreign nobility over centuries.
Czechia ousts US in ice hockey world championship, prepares for semi-final
A narrow victory means that Czechia will face Sweden in the tournament's semi-final, which will be played this weekend.
Czech President Petr Pavel hospitalized after motorcycle accident
A hospital spokesperson confirmed that the 62-year-old president was admitted, treated, and kept at Prague's Central Military Hospital for observation.
Czech news in brief for May 24: Friday's top headlines
Public broadcasters are most trustworthy news providers, woman smuggling drugs in underwear caught at Prague airport, and hundreds attend rally in Prague.
New study reveals which days, how often Praguers work from home
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More people are coming into the office compared to 2023, which has also increased passenger numbers on Prague's metro network.
New Prague Karlín-Holešovice bridge will serve pedestrians, trams, and traffic
The capital's municipal transport committee will select one of several proposals that will link Prague 7 with Prague 8.
Government approves amendment guaranteeing daycare for children
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From 2026, three-year-olds will have a legal right to a place in a kindergarten or children's group, else the government will pay parents compensation.
Czech news in brief for May 23: Thursday's top headlines
Chamber of Deputies to debate controversial pension reform, Czech court approves extradition of Indian to US, and Book World begins today in Prague.
A population in languages: These are Czechia's most common mother tongues
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A new report calls on Czechia to bolster support for minority languages with more bilingual signposts and broadcasting. Which languages apply?
Amid aging doctors and staff shortage, Czech health system faces breakdown
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With over 400 doctor's surgeries forced to close in the past five years, pediatric and adolescent care is worst-affected by the shortage of physicians.
Canada edges out Czechia in overtime Ice Hockey World Championship thriller
The Czech team, now in second place, faces off against the US on Thursday, May 23. Canada will play Slovakia in the quarter-finals.
