DAILY NEWS UPDATE
As changes to law looms, most Czechs oppose spanking with wooden spoons and belts
Many Czech parents find certain forms of physical punishment acceptable; behaviors are passed down through the generations.
Confirmed: Escalators at JzP station to stay free from advertisements
The Prague Public Transport Company wants to reduce visual smog and put passenger experience first – in line with maintaining a 'clean' 1980s design.
Czech news in brief for May 16: Thursday's top headlines
Pavel gives controversial interview with Sky News, Fico undergoes surgery, will recover, and man to plead partial guilt in Czech forest fire.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico hospitalized following assassination attempt
The PM was shot on Wednesday afternoon as he walked out into the crowd after a cabinet meeting.
Mexican, smashburgers, and 'sparrow': Czechia's favorite delivery meals and restaurants revealed
Topping the list of favorite cuisines were Asian, Mexican cuisine and Czech classics with restaurants from around the country winning accolades.
Hundreds of polyglots descend on Prague for five-day linguistic lovefest
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The international Polyglot Gathering brings famed polyglots workshops, lectures, international cuisines, and language exchanges to the Czech capital.
Prague hospital fires employee over tragic patient mix-up that led to miscarriage
Bulovka University Hospital said an employee failed to identify the error which led a healthy pregnant woman to miscarry back in March.
Czech news in brief for May 15: Wednesday's top headlines
French actor Depardieu hiding out in Prague, Latvia joins Czech ammo initiative, and Czechia to bolster child psychiatric care.
Ruff reception: David Černý's latest sculpture sparks controversy in Moravia
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Critics argue that the Czech artist's latest piece depicts dogs engaged in sexual activity, deeming it inappropriate for public display.
How much and how often? A new survey lays bare Czechia's sex habits
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A new report reveals sexy stats ranging from how often Czechs have intercourse and how porn-viewing tendencies of both men and women.
LGBTQ+ people in Czechia face highest discrimination in the EU, says a new report
In Czechia, 63 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals faced harassment due to their sexual orientation or gender identity last year, the highest rate in the EU.
Czech news in brief for May 14: Tuesday's top headlines
Czech, Italian PMs discuss migration, EU future, Czechia loses hockey shootout to Switzerland, and trial over massive Czech forest fire to begin.
These are the jobs in Czechia that are most at risk from AI
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Experts have weighed in on which industries in Czechia are most threatened by the rise of automation – however, it isn't all bad news.
Fingerpickin' good: This month sees red-hot blues come to Prague
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As part of the Prague International Bluenight series, top-notch blues musicians will perform throughout the Czech capital in May.
As Mapy.cz vows to stay free, how does it compare to Google Maps?
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Despite an earlier decision to put some of its services behind a paywall, the media giant confirmed it will keep its app map free. Do you use it?
PHOTO GALLERY: From heavy metal to hockey glory, a spectacular weekend for Prague
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See photos from three major events taking place across Prague this weekend, including a celebratory concert of 200 years of Bedřich Smetana.
Czech news in brief for May 13: Monday's top headlines
Czechia spent 1.37 percent on defense, Rammstein show marks largest event since 2019, majority of students got into secondary school in first admissions.
